Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: Peeling paint on rendered brick walls 4Feb 12, 2020 12:58 pm arcadelt If it’s damp, then you might need to address the underlying issue first by finding the source of the dampness. It could be a leak behind the wall or under the floor, but less likely if the whole room is equally affected. Therefore, it could be that the underfloor ventilation is compromised or a failure of the damp course. Have you looked under the floor? This might help you troubleshoot: https://www.abis.com.au/dampness On some further inspection I think we're OK for damp - there has been an issue in the past with an overflowing downpipe outside this wall but it's been clear for about 6 months (and it doesn't rain here anyway - until it does). arcadelt https://www.abis.com.au/dampnessThis house wouldn’t be in Adelaide, would it? Nope - sunny/RAINY/sunny Sydney. thepa1nter I think the first coat was probably an oil-based undercoat that has given way over time as each new coat of acrylic paint has been applied. I would just strip it off, apply a good binder sealer and go again. If you have a paint rep close you could call to test moisture but I doubt thats the problem. I think/hope you're right - that first layer of paint would be over 100 years old! Any recommendations for a good binder sealer? Also any suggestions on what I should use to fill the imperfections on the finish (I was just going to use a skim coat)? DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 7306 Coming back to this.... When installing a pressure flashing, what fixings would you use (please give a link) ? Above Pedro said nylon anchors. Anyone have a preferred… 7 11838 |