Hello everyone.
Some time ago, I noticed some old traces of moisture damage in a part of the basement that the previous owner used as storage.
There was a slight increase in moisture right at the junction between the floor and the wall.
I removed the thick, dense paint; it was really thick and dense.
What do you think, what building material could it be? I get the feeling it might be both cast and in the lower part built with some stone.
Is it enough with what I've removed of plaster and paint?
Some of both were painted directly without plaster underneath. A hell of a job to sand off.
What should I do to keep the wall "open"? But still apply something that looks okay.
Is it possible to build on something that provides structural benefits, i.e., better strength and wall properties, or will it just be exterior anyway?
I'm asking because there's a lot of stone in the foundation; some have come loose over the years. I removed some when I took off the paint and plaster, etc.
Grateful for answers.
Some time ago, I noticed some old traces of moisture damage in a part of the basement that the previous owner used as storage.
There was a slight increase in moisture right at the junction between the floor and the wall.
I removed the thick, dense paint; it was really thick and dense.
What do you think, what building material could it be? I get the feeling it might be both cast and in the lower part built with some stone.
Is it enough with what I've removed of plaster and paint?
Some of both were painted directly without plaster underneath. A hell of a job to sand off.
What should I do to keep the wall "open"? But still apply something that looks okay.
Is it possible to build on something that provides structural benefits, i.e., better strength and wall properties, or will it just be exterior anyway?
I'm asking because there's a lot of stone in the foundation; some have come loose over the years. I removed some when I took off the paint and plaster, etc.
Grateful for answers.
Depends a bit on how you want the execution, how should the surface look?
Not really that important, as long as it's not thick glossy pmast paintM Zolt said:
Just want to put something on that gives an okay overall impression and if possible also strengthens or at least supports the wall.