Damage from Leak

Posted by Linda McNamara, on Tue 19 Nov 2013 02:36pm

The paint on the chimney breast and where it meets the ceiling has bubbled due to a leak how do i repair this or does it need replastering. Not very good at DIY so as easy as possible please??

Tony Priestley

Tue 03 Dec 2013 02:09pm

Hi, Zinsar primer is good to seal the stain to the paint, however if the plaster is damaged try a product called easyfill it is really easy to work with and often saves patching in with plaster, rgds Tony.

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Andrew Smith

Fri 22 Nov 2013 10:04pm

Hi Linda, kraig is right, good advice polycell do a range of stainblock as well and should be available from b&q

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kraig dunn

Wed 20 Nov 2013 10:44pm

firstly you need to find out if the leak has actually stopped if it feels wet cold damp you still may have a leak. if it has stopped then you ll need a stain killer sealer zinza bin/bullseye is a good one coat the area up with this then face fill it once dry if filling is required then rub down seal again then once dry coat with emulsion twice.

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