Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 25, 2015 Site Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2015 A little while ago, we had the bathroom done up. The chap told us to apply dilute PVA to the new plaster before painting. We did this and gradually the paint started to blister above the shower then go back upon drying. Now got really bad and mouldy. A chap that works with the mrs told her we shouldn't have used the PVA. Currently stripping the paint off, its barely stuck. What should I do to prevent reoccurring? Been trying a bloon for two weeks but too wet to stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Remove old paint if you can then give it a light sanding, mix MATT emulsion 50/50 with water and paint on. This is called a mist coat and will stop the suction in the plaster before a proper coat of paint. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Boo is right. Just used same technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted November 25, 2015 Author Site Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Dead easy, get Denn to plaster and HL to paint. Jobs a good un and both did a sterling job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C86 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 A little while ago, we had the bathroom done up. The chap told us to apply dilute PVA to the new plaster before painting. We did this and gradually the paint started to blister above the shower then go back upon drying. Now got really bad and mouldy. A chap that works with the mrs told her we shouldn't have used the PVA. Currently stripping the paint off, its barely stuck. What should I do to prevent reoccurring? Been trying a bloon for two weeks but too wet to stick Whoever told you to PVA it, knowing you wanted to paint the walls wants there balls nailing to a fence, esp if they where in the "trade" Little Whitt or Henry Lloyd will best advise, though LW's advice may involve a gimp mask, you, your wife and a tub swarfega... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Whoever told you to PVA it, knowing you wanted to paint the walls wants there balls nailing to a fence, esp if they where in the "trade" Little Whitt or Henry Lloyd will best advise, though LW's advice may involve a gimp mask, you, your wife and a tub swarfega... THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 THIS Who's dirty laundry would you go at, his or his wife's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 You can buy purpose made plaster sealant paint too but this can be a bit more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Who's dirty laundry would you go at, his or his wife's? BOTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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