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Water stains on walls? (OT)
"Laurie" wrote in message ... | Anyone know of a way to rub water stains out of walls? We mistakenly had | out house painted with flat (aka unwashable) paint, and they've gotten | pretty filthy. I finally decided the other night that the water stains are | better than the dirt on them from 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler, so I washed | them in several places. They do, in fact, look better, but I have the water | stains nonetheless. Any remedies? It's not terribly obvious, but a bit | annoying. | I might be wrong, but the best bet is to either repaint, or wash the rest of the walls so they look the same. You might have luck just plugging in a humidifier in the rooms you washed and see if that will even it out instead of washing all the walls yourself. My grandmother had a similar problem, and she bought a small humidifier and used it for about 2 months and the walls all ended up becoming more even (her water stains were also on the ceilings, and it got that clears up a bit too) Of course, she lives in a very dry area of the country, so it might not work for you. Ok, I have to sleep. (long drive tomorrow) -- LES! Daddie to Alegra Lee. May 25th 2003! "Daddie's Little Diva" before you reply to me via email, please remove your hat ourHat Take a look at my eBay auctions I just might have something you can't live without :-) http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/dads2003/ |
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Water stains on walls? (OT)
"Laurie" wrote in message ... Anyone know of a way to rub water stains out of walls? We mistakenly had out house painted with flat (aka unwashable) paint, and they've gotten pretty filthy. I finally decided the other night that the water stains are better than the dirt on them from 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler, so I washed them in several places. They do, in fact, look better, but I have the water stains nonetheless. Any remedies? It's not terribly obvious, but a bit annoying. If your water stains are due to a leak or something similar the only way to really remove them is to repaint after covering the stained area with Kilz [not expensive], which you can get at your local paint store. -Aula --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.497 / Virus Database: 296 - Release Date: 7/4/03 |
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Water stains on walls? (OT)
x-no-archive:yes "Laurie" wrote:
Anyone know of a way to rub water stains out of walls? We mistakenly had out house painted with flat (aka unwashable) paint, and they've gotten pretty filthy. I finally decided the other night that the water stains are better than the dirt on them from 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler, so I washed them in several places. They do, in fact, look better, but I have the water stains nonetheless. Any remedies? It's not terribly obvious, but a bit annoying. Water stains?? Did you wash from the bottom up? I've heard that recommended because if you do from the top, the dirty drips will be hard to eradicate. I never understood that, but it's what I heard. BUt I've never heard of even flat paint getting water stains unless there was a leak somewhere. The problem that I've seen with flat paint is that the color changes if you wash it because you take some microscopic layer off. In any case, if you do repaint you probably need to put a sealer on first. grandma Rosalie |
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Water stains on walls? (OT)
Rosalie B. wrote in message ... x-no-archive:yes "Laurie" wrote: Anyone know of a way to rub water stains out of walls? We mistakenly had out house painted with flat (aka unwashable) paint, and they've gotten pretty filthy. I finally decided the other night that the water stains are better than the dirt on them from 2 dogs, a cat and a toddler, so I washed them in several places. They do, in fact, look better, but I have the water stains nonetheless. Any remedies? It's not terribly obvious, but a bit annoying. Water stains?? Did you wash from the bottom up? I've heard that recommended because if you do from the top, the dirty drips will be hard to eradicate. I never understood that, but it's what I heard. BUt I've never heard of even flat paint getting water stains unless there was a leak somewhere. The problem that I've seen with flat paint is that the color changes if you wash it because you take some microscopic layer off. Ahh, this may be a more accurate description of what happened, then, Thanks, laurie mommy to Jessica, 27 months and Christopher, 12 weeks *This email address is now valid* In any case, if you do repaint you probably need to put a sealer on first. grandma Rosalie |
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Water stains on walls? (OT)
x-no-archive:yes "Laurie" wrote:
cloud nine wrote in message ... Laurie, No advise, but I feel your pain!! We also have flat paint all throughout the house. Big mistake, big, huge! (with kids anyway!) I can't wait to repaint! No kidding. My dad built our house, and he is used to building million dollar homes in a very ritzy town. Apparently the rich like flat paint, I guess it's considered "classier" or something, and his painter always uses flat paint on his client's homes. Anyway, he never thought to tell the painter to use glossy paint in our very non-million-dollar home, and we just assumed it would be glossy, and that's what happened. I think you really want semi-gloss. Glossy paint is normally only used on woodwork or kitchens. You can get washable semi-gloss and you can even get washable flat or satin finish paint if you are willing to pay for it. I personally would rather just repaint rather than try to scrub the walls, especially as dh does the painting.g http://www.thekcrachannel.com/housea...65/detail.html says: Choosing Paints: Acrylic latex is the best quality, acrylic vinyl is the second-best quality and vinyl latex is of a lower quality. Acrylic latex holds its color better than an oil-based paint and is usually better for exterior paint jobs. Oil-based paints take longer to dry, but cover better for trim work and are a good hard finish for cabinets FLAT Interior Latex -- available in regular and washable. SATIN Interior Latex -- very washable and offers good coverage. SEMI GLOSS Interior Oil or Latex -- usually used in kitchens, baths and on trim. GLOSS Interior Latex -- usually used only on smooth surfaces, because imperfections are more visible with high sheen. This is the most expensive paint to apply, because more time and effort are necessary to apply perfectly. EGGSHELL Interior Latex -- covers well and is very washable. grandma Rosalie |
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Water stains on walls? (OT)
Rosalie B. wrote in message ... x-no-archive:yes "Laurie" wrote: cloud nine wrote in message ... Laurie, No advise, but I feel your pain!! We also have flat paint all throughout the house. Big mistake, big, huge! (with kids anyway!) I can't wait to repaint! No kidding. My dad built our house, and he is used to building million dollar homes in a very ritzy town. Apparently the rich like flat paint, I guess it's considered "classier" or something, and his painter always uses flat paint on his client's homes. Anyway, he never thought to tell the painter to use glossy paint in our very non-million-dollar home, and we just assumed it would be glossy, and that's what happened. I think you really want semi-gloss. Glossy paint is normally only used on woodwork or kitchens. You can get washable semi-gloss and you can even get washable flat or satin finish paint if you are willing to pay for it. Yup, you're correct. Semi gloss is what I meant. laurie mommy to Jessica, 27 months and Christopher, 12 weeks *This email address is now valid* I personally would rather just repaint rather than try to scrub the walls, especially as dh does the painting.g http://www.thekcrachannel.com/housea...65/detail.html says: Choosing Paints: Acrylic latex is the best quality, acrylic vinyl is the second-best quality and vinyl latex is of a lower quality. Acrylic latex holds its color better than an oil-based paint and is usually better for exterior paint jobs. Oil-based paints take longer to dry, but cover better for trim work and are a good hard finish for cabinets FLAT Interior Latex -- available in regular and washable. SATIN Interior Latex -- very washable and offers good coverage. SEMI GLOSS Interior Oil or Latex -- usually used in kitchens, baths and on trim. GLOSS Interior Latex -- usually used only on smooth surfaces, because imperfections are more visible with high sheen. This is the most expensive paint to apply, because more time and effort are necessary to apply perfectly. EGGSHELL Interior Latex -- covers well and is very washable. grandma Rosalie |
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