[header] How to deal with damp in your home [title] Use the right paints and sealants. [step] Use a water-based paint system as far as possible to ensure good breath-ability and for preventing vapor pressure build up. For the window frames and glass joints, use a good quality sealant.
[header] How to deal with damp in your home [title] Use the right paints and sealants. [step] Use a water-based paint system as far as possible to ensure good breath-ability and for preventing vapor pressure build up. For the window frames and glass joints, use a good quality sealant.
For your walls and floor, use washable or place-bought paint. For your carpets, use water-based paint. [substeps] Use a flexible silicone sealant in your kitchen and bathrooms, too, to seal the edges of your back-splashes and showers/tubs. [title] Check if there are cracks around the windows or any wall penetrations. For windows, consider pre-sealants to help prevent sweat from building up. [substeps] Invest in both transparent and reflective glass and reflective spray paint that lasts for longer. Avoid sealants that have reflective formulas or are several shades of gray, such as darkness blue, purple or green. Industrial-grade sealants can be found at hardware or automotive stores.