TDS250 250ml Thompsons Damp Seal

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Damp seal paint generally contains a strong water-reactive component designed to combat moisture. This durable paint works well in buildings prone to damp problems but just slapping it onto your walls and ceilings won’t be enough to solve all damp issues. Allow up to 4 hours for the damp seal paint to be touch dry and ensure there’s plenty of ventilation when you apply the paint as it can produce quite a strong odour that does dissipate with time. If applying multiple coats then allow the surface the dry, so allow atleast 8 hours before you go ahead and add another coat of the damp seal.

There’s no point slapping on damp seal paint and expecting it to solve all your troubles! Damp seal may stop damp from damaging your decor but you still need to identify the root cause of the problem. If you have a serious issue, such as rising damp, simply washing down walls and repainting won’t put everything right. You should expect a strong odour that can be unpleasant to use so ensure that you have enough ventilation and are well prepared with a mask and goggles before you start to seal the damp area. With the Thompsons paint you can expect around 5m2/L paint coverage making it ideal for small problematic areas. You should apply the Thompsons damp seal with a brush for the best results and ensure that the damp problem area has been prepared before applying.Thompsons Damp Seal Paint can be applied to damp surfaces that allows any trapped moisture to escape efficiently. This damp seal paint can be applied to damp surfaces and gives a white smooth finish when dried. Damp seal paint often comes in white (or maybe magnolia), but if that doesn’t suit your room you will probably want to paint over it – that’s fine! Once your damp seal is dry you can choose any colour you wish, you can even wallpaper over it if you like! Does Damp Seal Paint Stop Mould? With anti damp paint you need to make sure that the area the damp seal is being applied to is thoroughly cleaned, prepared and fully dry before you start the painting process for the best results. Look out for discoloured or stained areas forming – particular hot spots include chimney breasts and the corners of the room. Windows

While PVA will offer some form of protection from damp, it will not totally seal a wall for long-term protection.If you’re keen on fixing a damp problem and preventing a reoccurrence of unpleasant mould damp seal paint could be the answer. The manufacturers of each of the five products we have listed above claim that their particular brand can help your fight against damp. One coat damp seal paint has been formulated to seal damp patches on ceilings and walls, and as they name implies – it’d designed to do it in just one coat. If you follow the instructions and prep your walls correctly before-hand, damp seal paint should reduce the risk of damp reoccurring. How Long Does It Take Damp Seal Paint To Dry Out? Simply resolve the cause of damp, clean up the affected area, then paint over with your chosen damp paint. The Polycell damp seal creates a matt white finish that’s perfect for wallpapering or painting over and doesn’t require any primer before applying.

Before you apply anti damp paint you need to make sure that your wall or surface has been properly cleaned. You cannot apply damp seal paint over mould or mildew. If you’re worried you might have a damp problem it’s worth giving your place a once over. Here are a few tell-tale signs to look out for: Walls Your best solution is to choose one of the best damp seal paints and treat the area properly, after first fixing whatever is causing the damp in the first place!A good damp seal or anti fungal paint will help eliminate the chance of damp penetrating through walls and surfaces it’s applied to. It won’t however eliminate the cause of the damp that will take some additional investigation and may need some professional expertise to pinpoint the problem area. Available in multiple sizes, 250ml, 500ml and 2.5L tins to suit all scenarios inaddition to the Ronseal One Coat Anti Damp spray. Clean the area thoroughly. Use a moist cloth or sponge and methodically wipe the area removing existing damp patches, stains, dust and dirt from walls and ceilings. Clean again if necessary, with another clean cloth and then allow the area to dry completely.