Damp patch on newly plastered wall

[AndrewLM]

Hi all,

I have had my wall replastered approximately 2 months ago and I have this patch that persists.

I have kept the room well ventilated and have recently had the heating on to try and encourage the dark area to dry out (although it is not particularly damp).

I have been told to gently hairdry the area which seems to work slightly before reverting back.

Does anyone have any idea of the cause of this and the next steps I should take?

Thanks

 

[Retired Spread]

Hi all,

I have had my wall replastered approximately 2 months ago and I have this patch that persists.

I have kept the room well ventilated and have recently had the heating on to try and encourage the dark area to dry out (although it is not particularly damp).

I have been told to gently hairdry the area which seems to work slightly before reverting back.

Does anyone have any idea of the cause of this and the next steps I should take?

Thanks

ye got bigger problems pal that skim job looks shiite...you've been Nathed.

 

[ChrispyUK]

Put a gilt frame round that...looks like a wildlife painting.

 

[windy]

Why stop 5 inches from a bead ?? And avoid the sockets?

 

[AndrewLM]

Hi guys, thanks for your comments.

I may have been done over but if someone could suggest what I can actually do to fix the issue that would really be appreciated.

 

[Cockney]

Hi all,

I have had my wall replastered approximately 2 months ago and I have this patch that persists.

I have kept the room well ventilated and have recently had the heating on to try and encourage the dark area to dry out (although it is not particularly damp).

I have been told to gently hairdry the area which seems to work slightly before reverting back.

Does anyone have any idea of the cause of this and the next steps I should take?

Thanks

@John j

 

[Monkey Boy]

What is the other side of that area?
Why did the job need doing?
Had the original plaster blown due to water ingress that is still ingressing?

 

[Stevieo]

ye got bigger problems pal that skim job looks shiite...you've been Nathed.

Did it himself that's why.

Scraped blown plaster off and redid it without addressing why it blew.

@AndrewLM need to see what's behind it. Leaky pipe etc.

 

[Deleted member 32554]

May be moisture trapped under PVA/SBR

 

[carys]

Hi all,

I have had my wall replastered approximately 2 months ago and I have this patch that persists.

I have kept the room well ventilated and have recently had the heating on to try and encourage the dark area to dry out (although it is not particularly damp).

I have been told to gently hairdry the area which seems to work slightly before reverting back.

Does anyone have any idea of the cause of this and the next steps I should take?

Thanks

1 have a look outside if thers a problem
2 if ther is sort it out
3 hack wet bit out leave it to dry
4 fill back and over skim again but a nicer job
Or hack the place scratch coat and insolated boards

 

[Retired Spread]

Did it himself that's why.

Scraped blown plaster off and redid it without addressing why it blew.

@AndrewLM need to see what's behind it. Leaky pipe etc.

 

[hollybank]

@John j

No bonding used on this project

 

[AndrewLM]

Hi all,

Thank you for your feedback.

As a bit of background, I had a damp patch on the far right side of the area that has been replastered. I investigated the outside and found that a guttering problem had led to water eroding the brickwork and I got that fixed.

I then ripped the wallpaper off to expose the old damaged plasterwork. The plasterer then removed the plaster from the brickwork (pictured) and then replastered.

The damp patch that I previously had is nowhere near where this dark staining currently is.

I would really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks

 

[Monkey Boy]

Is patch bang on that timber?
If outside is sorted it will probably be ok in time?

 

[hollybank]

Hi all,

Thank you for your feedback.

As a bit of background, I had a damp patch on the far right side of the area that has been replastered. I investigated the outside and found that a guttering problem had led to water eroding the brickwork and I got that fixed.

I then ripped the wallpaper off to expose the old damaged plasterwork. The plasterer then removed the plaster from the brickwork (pictured) and then replastered.

The damp patch that I previously had is nowhere near where this dark staining currently is.

I would really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks

My thoughts are I’m off Friday till Tuesday and I can’t wait to get pissed up!
Wish me luck!

 

[supertrowel]

And my thoughts are- im going out for a meal tomorrow and i might push the boat out and have a starter.

 

[AndrewLM]

Is patch bang on that timber?
If outside is sorted it will probably be ok in time?

Yes it seems to be. Thanks for pointing that out, I hadn't thought of that! Maybe a dehumidifier might help sucking the excess moisture out

 

[Bigstevehammer]

Hi all,

I have had my wall replastered approximately 2 months ago and I have this patch that persists.

I have kept the room well ventilated and have recently had the heating on to try and encourage the dark area to dry out (although it is not particularly damp).

I have been told to gently hairdry the area which seems to work slightly before reverting back.

Does anyone have any idea of the cause of this and the next steps I should take?

Thanks

Chuck flour at it!???

sorry…wrong damp spot!