cottagelover
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We purchased our 1850s cottage 7 years ago and undertook a total renovation which included re plastering internal walls in lime plaster and painting in a breathable paint. We didn't appreciate at the time that the exterior had been painted in a weathershield type paint by the previous owners so in July/August this year had the paint removed (using DOFF / ThermaTech steam clean) and repainted with a breathable paint.
One of the motivating factors to undertake this work was that we had an existing issue in the kitchen and downstairs toilets on outside walls with a slight 'mouldy' look to some of the walls, which has sadly worsened since the works. Is this likely to disappear over time or should I be doing something to help it along? I am reluctant to scrub the walls as I will lose the paint, but could I wash them down with a dilute bleach for instance?
Upstairs one wall is painted orange and it has bubbled in places - again, what should we be doing?
Ideas welcome, especially from anyone who has had paint removed with DOFF. Does the steam affect internal wall finishes?
Thanks
One of the motivating factors to undertake this work was that we had an existing issue in the kitchen and downstairs toilets on outside walls with a slight 'mouldy' look to some of the walls, which has sadly worsened since the works. Is this likely to disappear over time or should I be doing something to help it along? I am reluctant to scrub the walls as I will lose the paint, but could I wash them down with a dilute bleach for instance?
Upstairs one wall is painted orange and it has bubbled in places - again, what should we be doing?
Ideas welcome, especially from anyone who has had paint removed with DOFF. Does the steam affect internal wall finishes?
Thanks