Painting problem

Every time I paint the chimney breast it bubbles
Should I cover with lining paper

Asked by John on 3rd Sep 2024
Expert Trade Answers
"Depends which part of chimney. If it's log down it's a moisture probably rising damp with salts fighting way through or it could happen when chimney has no ventilation or raining in and you the bricks get humid. First specialist need to determine what causes it"
Answered on 13th Sep 2024 - Member since Aug 2023 - report
"Sir, john, please don't do that.. Don't do any D.i Y job on Chimney. Reason Been.. it involve smome- and compressed some with heater or radiator in the house -- with no ventilator or Air circulation. will lead to Fire outbreak. request for a Chimney Specialist and Albestor law inspector.

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Answered on 5th Sep 2024 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"Lining paper can help create a smooth, even surface. It can also disguise small imperfections and add a layer of insulation."
Answered on 5th Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"Is it a working chimney breast.
You can try getting pva glue adding to water and paint that on first let it dry for few days then paint over it. Hope this helps."
Answered on 14th Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"A little more information is needed to give an accurate answer.. what substrate are you painting onto?"
Answered on 7th Sep 2024 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"Scap the bubbles off, and get it repasted, put lining paper up it will show under lining paper, or you could put up a heavy blow vinyl wallpaper"
Answered on 3rd Sep 2024 - Member since Jan 2018 - report
"Maybe the best option if it is brick would be to have it boarded, plastered then painted however if you wanted to keep the brick you can get masonry paint and that should work fine as long as the bricks are dust free and clean."
Answered on 3rd Sep 2024 - Member since Sep 2024 - report
"Clean the surface and use mould paint on it and then use your normal paint"
Answered on 3rd Sep 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
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