Andrew
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Bath has been leaking for a while but only noticed the other day as the wallpaper in the hall had gone black. Fixed the leak but a small corner of the wall is damp now all the way through  How long should i wait for this to dry out before i fill and smooth out all the plaster  Don't wanna wallpaper the whole hall and then have to do it again because the paper has gone black again  Before any smart arse cunt asks why i'm doing the whole hall way because of a small corner, it's because around the door area where things are carried in and out is all marked too I'll get a smooth paper this time, i've learnt from my mistake.
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James_DT
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A couple of days to dry out I'd say, with a heater nearby if possible.
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Andrew
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Got no paper left. Hall was done on the cheap 2 years ago when i moved in
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Adam_B
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'Corsa conversation and news, friendly chat and general car discussion.'
so bathtubs and damp eh
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Andrew
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Got central heating and there's a fan (always on) i got put into the bathroom so i could breath when having a shower.
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
'Corsa conversation and news, friendly chat and general car discussion.'
so bathtubs and damp eh
might wanna repeat that, don't think he heard you...
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RCoughtrie
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heat the area with a hair dryer and fill the area with "fast set" or "ready mix" filler, be sure to rub down the mould and clean it with soapy water 
[Edited on 03-03-2005 by RCoughtrie]
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Andrew
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It was just the paper that went black and not the wall. The wall is wet all the way through so i think i'm best drying it the best i can, fill it, smooth it down and leave it paperless for a month or two to dry out. Can just cover it with a small bookcase or something.
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RCoughtrie
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is it paster board wall that has been soaked ?
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by RCoughtrie
heat the area with a hair dryer and fill the area with "fast set" or "ready mix" filler, be sure to rub down the mould and clean it with soapy water
[Edited on 03-03-2005 by RCoughtrie]
This is a serious thread  Says "friendly chat" too on the home page 
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Adam_B
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Originally posted by Adam_B
'Corsa conversation and news, friendly chat and general car discussion.'
so bathtubs and damp eh
might wanna repeat that, don't think he heard you...
i cant right now as im asking about the ICV on my corsa here-
http://cracker.com.au/threads.aspx?categoryid=11011
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by RCoughtrie
is it paster board wall that has been soaked ?
Yes.
The other concrete wall the bathroom is on seem fine, well no black on the paper as of yet 
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MarkW
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quote:
Originally posted by Peugeot Nut
quote:
Originally posted by RCoughtrie
heat the area with a hair dryer and fill the area with "fast set" or "ready mix" filler, be sure to rub down the mould and clean it with soapy water
[Edited on 03-03-2005 by RCoughtrie]
This is a serious thread Says "friendly chat" too on the home page
he's giving you advice.. wanker
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RCoughtrie
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all that is wet will be the paper on the surface behind that is chalk.... the concrete wall doesnt take in water thats why their is no damp, heat the area dry..... fill it as the paper may come away from the chalk, you should be able to paste the paper back to the wall and clean away the mould
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Mistamist
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drying time depends on what the wall is made from, either way the wall may have blown in that area, meaning repair,
if its a brick wall with a render and plaster finish, depending on how damp the wall is it may need hacking off to the brickwork, rendering, floating and setting with a gypsum based plaster (i use Gyproc Multifinish)
if it is a stud wall (plasterboard) then you mayy need to cut the plasterboard back to the nearest stud and replace,
if the wall isnt blown and dries out sufficiently then you can get some stain block, paint/spray it on then decorate.
get a picture and i could advise more.
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Andrew
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Was think of doing the paper anyway so i'll just do it now.
Gonna fill the wall in a minute and then smooth it all down on Sat. Prob just paper it over the weekend then. Might need a little bit of paint on the skirting boards after i've attacked the corner with sandpaper.
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by M15T XE
drying time depends on what the wall is made from, either way the wall may have blown in that area, meaning repair,
if its a brick wall with a render and plaster finish, depending on how damp the wall is it may need hacking off to the brickwork, rendering, floating and setting with a gypsum based plaster (i use Gyproc Multifinish)
if it is a stud wall (plasterboard) then you mayy need to cut the plasterboard back to the nearest stud and replace,
if the wall isnt blown and dries out sufficiently then you can get some stain block, paint/spray it on then decorate.
get a picture and i could advise more.
Dodgy light at that end of the hall Bulb is up the other end
Have to see what it smooths out like. If it's fucked i'll have to get someone in
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Mistamist
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oh and if your gonna decorate try a decent quaality lining paper, leave half a mm gap between each drop, then fill with a filler/drywall jointing compound called Easyfill, rub this down afterwards (its very fine and easy to rub down) clean up the dust then paint, you will get a much better finish and will cover many blemishes on the walls from when you scrape the paper off.
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Andrew
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Not gonna paint it, just paper it. The walls are OK here, quite a modern building so no big holes etc.
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Mistamist
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Just my opinion but i dont like patterned paper so i tend to line, fill, smooth, then paint. looks like fresh walls as you can see no seams.
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Andrew
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I like things plain too but done the rest of the flat patterned to might as well keep with the theme. Might do my new place like that though Looking at moving as soon as i can afford too, prob 2 - 3 years away though
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Ren
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buy a new house. its your only option
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Mistamist
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Just an example of my work (not my house so critasize the colours as you wish) 
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Ren
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shoulda bought a dyson
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Mistamist
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 cant beat little old henry, dysons just cant handle the industrial dust and break down too quickly.
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