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TSUnknownH
post Jun 10 2018, 06:50 AM, updated 6y ago

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Should I paint or wallpaper?

First of all, you can consider I have zero knowledge on plumbing, construction, house renovation and such so the terms that I'm using may not be correct. tongue.gif
The wall(in red) previously had issue with water seepage/wet wall that caused the paint become bubbly and such.
The problem was with the roof drainage(terrace house). We believe the renovation of our neighbour and what it did to the roof drainage system spoilt which was perfectly fine before.
Long story short, we believe we may have rectified the issue and now thinking to put on wallpaper on the wall.

So now, I scrapped some of the paint off the wall. At some part(yellow), I may scrapped more than paint I think but not sure what's that. Plaster maybe?
Please tell what needs to be done:
The wall needs to be undercoat, yes?
Do I need to even out the yellow part with rest of the wall first before undercoat it? If so, what should I do specifically? Plaster?
What kind of wallpaper design/pattern is suitable do you think?
Or should I just paint?
Anything else I should know/missing? rclxub.gif

Please advise. Thank you!

The wall:
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More view on yellow part:
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This post has been edited by UnknownH: Jun 10 2018, 12:16 PM
idealhometech
post Jun 10 2018, 01:41 PM

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The easiest way, put wallpaper.
I got same problem with u few years ago, scrapped the paint, repaint, after few month, come out again..
At the end, i just cover the wall with wallpaper, till now, so far so good.
TSUnknownH
post Jun 10 2018, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(idealhometech @ Jun 10 2018, 01:41 PM)
The easiest way, put wallpaper.
I got same problem with u few years ago, scrapped the paint, repaint, after few month, come out again..
At the end, i just cover the wall with wallpaper, till now, so far so good.
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Easiest way. I like the sound of it already.
So how? Did you scrapp off the paint first before cover the wall?
Step by step advice please if you dont mind tongue.gif

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post Jun 10 2018, 04:05 PM

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QUOTE(UnknownH @ Jun 10 2018, 02:00 PM)
Easiest way. I like the sound of it already.
So how? Did you scrapp off the paint first before cover the wall?
Step by step advice please if you dont  mind tongue.gif
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Jz scrap off the paint then stick the wallpaper.
else, u can paint the wall with anti-mould paint, try ask hardware shop.
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post Jun 10 2018, 08:52 PM

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QUOTE(UnknownH @ Jun 10 2018, 06:50 AM)
Should I paint or wallpaper?

First of all, you can consider I have zero knowledge on plumbing, construction, house renovation and such so the terms that I'm using may not be correct. tongue.gif
The wall(in red) previously had issue with water seepage/wet wall that caused the paint become bubbly and such.
The problem was with the roof drainage(terrace house). We believe the renovation of our neighbour and what it did to the roof drainage system spoilt which was perfectly fine before.
Long story short, we believe we may have rectified the issue and now thinking to put on wallpaper on the wall.

So now, I scrapped some of the paint off the wall. At some part(yellow), I may scrapped more than paint I think but not sure what's that. Plaster maybe?
Please tell what needs to be done:
The wall needs to be undercoat, yes?
Do I need to even out the yellow part with rest of the wall first before undercoat it? If so, what should I do specifically? Plaster?
What kind of wallpaper design/pattern is suitable do you think?
Or should I just paint?
Anything else I should know/missing? rclxub.gif

Please advise. Thank you!

The wall:
Attached Image

More view on yellow part:
Attached Image
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good day mate.

this is the steps you should do.

1) scraping the whole section of wall.
2) skim coat that section area until even surface. can use brand like CMI or EMIX or common ones like ASG... no need to plaster..will make your wall even thicker
3) Once complete that , apply sealant - ici, Jotun, etc
4) Then apply 2 layer of finish coat

hope this helps mate

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TSUnknownH
post Jun 11 2018, 05:12 AM

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QUOTE(ArchId @ Jun 10 2018, 08:52 PM)
good day mate.

this is the steps you should do.

1) scraping the whole section of wall.
2) skim coat that section area until even surface. can use brand like CMI or EMIX or common ones like ASG... no need to plaster..will make your wall even thicker
3) Once complete that , apply sealant - ici, Jotun, etc
4) Then apply 2 layer of finish coat

hope this helps mate

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Errr.. for step 1, use paint stripper/some sort of chemical as well right? sweat.gif
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post Jun 11 2018, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(UnknownH @ Jun 11 2018, 05:12 AM)
Errr.. for step 1, use paint stripper/some sort of chemical as well right? sweat.gif
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use a scrapper is enough. if that original paint is still stubborn enough to peel off, than use a paint remover.

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post Jun 13 2018, 09:45 AM

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how long has it been since you rectified the issue? need to let the moisture dry out a bit before repainting. but you will need to put a sealant there to stop the wall from leeching out. otherwise the cement will sometimes sweat. and this causes issue to both wallpaper and paint. ArchID's steps is the way to go. even before wallpaper also should apply sealant.
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post Jun 13 2018, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(hutazi @ Jun 13 2018, 09:45 AM)
how long has it been since you rectified the issue? need to let the moisture dry out a bit before repainting. but you will need to put a sealant there to stop the wall from leeching out. otherwise the cement will sometimes sweat. and this causes issue to both wallpaper and paint. ArchID's steps is the way to go. even before wallpaper also should apply sealant.
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Thanks for the feedback.
It was early May. So at least a month now.
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QUOTE(UnknownH @ Jun 13 2018, 10:42 AM)
Thanks for the feedback.
It was early May. So at least a month now.
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yeah should be fine. but just make sure you apply a sealant. otherwise the cement will effect the overall look and will be uneven. since its such a small space, i think 2x sealant would be good. but you not going to fix that uneven part you scraped?
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post Jun 13 2018, 10:54 AM

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1. scrap the paint until u see the cement
2. seal using sealer
3. paint double coating

that should do
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post Jun 13 2018, 11:00 AM

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QUOTE(hutazi @ Jun 13 2018, 10:52 AM)
yeah should be fine. but just make sure you apply a sealant. otherwise the cement will effect the overall look and will be uneven. since its such a small space, i think 2x sealant would be good. but you not going to fix that uneven part you scraped?
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QUOTE(janggutbiru @ Jun 13 2018, 10:54 AM)
1. scrap the paint until u see the cement
2. seal using sealer
3. paint double coating

that should do
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Thanks. I have zero experience on painting though so I'm not sure I could skim coat the area because looks like it needs skills and experience on the matter for perfect smooth surface.

The wall doesn't need to be perfect. I just want the wall to look nice and not this horrible scene. sweat.gif
Think I'll skip skim coat and just do the rest(scrap, sealer, finishing coats).
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post Jun 13 2018, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(UnknownH @ Jun 13 2018, 11:00 AM)
Thanks. I have zero experience on painting though so I'm not sure I could skim coat the area because looks like it needs skills and experience on the matter for perfect smooth surface.

The wall doesn't need to be perfect. I just want the wall to look nice and not this horrible scene. sweat.gif
Think I'll skip skim coat and just do the rest(scrap, sealer, finishing coats).
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no need skim coat it if not bothered. but just clean up the edge of the concrete a bit lah. that part you skim coat so its not so jagged.
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post Jun 13 2018, 11:20 AM

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QUOTE(hutazi @ Jun 13 2018, 11:13 AM)
no need skim coat it if not bothered. but just clean up the edge of the concrete a bit lah. that part you skim coat so its not so jagged.
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Yep. Forgot about that part. Definitely need smoothening/even out.

 

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