Home Line, with Bill Harrison Removing water stains
Q I have a water stain at the top of the breastwork of our fireplace. A plumber has checked the chimney flashing and I have painted the chimney top to seal it, yet the stain persists. What else can I do to stop the staining? "J S” A You are obviously sure that you have stopped any further water penetration, so you must now seal off the stain itself. Such stains are often caused by mould growth, and can be very difficult to conceal, even reappearing through more than one coat of
your wall is prepared you will need to strip the stained area, seal the wall with an alkyd flat sealer, and then repaper. If the wall has a paint finish, coat the area with the alkyd sealer, and then repaint. The nse of a mould inhibitor in any size or psate, or as a wash is also recommended. You should then have no further trouble. If you have a question about home ownership or maintenance, write to “Home Line” c/o The Building Centre, P.O. Box 22143, Christchurch.
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Press, 13 March 1985, Page 12
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