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Rising damp is present in old houses on the ground floor: it consists of the capillary rise of water on the walls through the foundations not isolated from the ground. Many people ask us for "easy" solutions, in particular they would like to cover the damaged masonry with p...
Rising damp is present in old houses on the ground floor: it consists of the capillary rise of water on the walls through the foundations not isolated from the ground. Many people ask us for "easy" solutions, in particular they would like to cover the damaged masonry with panels, sheets or plasters in order to eliminate the problem. One of the solutions to the problem of rising damp is not to coat but to replace the old deteriorated plaster with a specific plaster: macroporous to easily disperse humidity and resistant to the passage of humidity.
Condensation humidity, on the other hand, is a much more widespread phenomenon because it concerns many homes, even recently built, the causes that favor the condensation of water on the walls and the consequent molds are essentially three:
Lack of thermal insulation of the perimeter walls: due to the lack of thermal insulation of the masonry, in the cold period, the water vapor inside the house comes into contact with the cold wall, condenses and constantly wets the wall creating the appropriate conditions at the onset of mold. By improving the thermal insulation of the masonry the phenomenon decreases or disappears completely permanently.
Indoor low temperature: at low temperatures the water vapor condenses more aggravating the phenomenon. Improved thermal insulation facilitates the increase in ambient temperature and allows humidity to remain in the state
of water vapor, without condensing on the walls.
Poor ventilation in the interior: it is no coincidence that the phenomenon of condensation and mold is favored by the poor air circulation in the rooms, behind the cabinets, in the closets or more widely in the corners. The lack of air exchange is now aggravated by the new windows that are much more "tight" than the old models of the past.
Lack of thermal insulation of the perimeter walls together with the poor ventilation of the rooms creates the worst conditions, more favorable to the onset of mold and the unpleasant odors that derive from it.
Once the houses were more lived, the families more numerous and very often the elderly "guarded" the house and could open the windows in the best moments of the day to favor the exchange of stale and damp air. This role is now entrusted to "controlled mechanical ventilation systems".
In any case, the most effective and permanent way to solve the problem of condensation mold is to improve the thermal insulation of cold walls with an anti-mold thermal paint that raises the internal surface temperature of the masonry and facilitates reaching a higher room temperature . The anti-condensation thermal paint is not a "chemical" solution against mold, which inevitably decays over time, but a permanent thermal insulation over time.
If the phenomenon is very serious, however, we recommend applying cork insulating sheets or panels to radically reduce thermal dispersion towards the outside with considerable energy and economic savings.
products to use:
1-Anti-mold curative: if the wall is affected by mold, it passes TOGLIMUFFA all over the wall or only on the parts concerned if these constitute a minor part of the surface. The next day it removes mold with a rag and / or sandpaper.
2-Bonding primer: apply with a short-haired roller over the entire surface. Bonding primer has a triple function: to consolidate the masonry, it creates a precise roughness of the wall and gives the right degree of absorbency to the wall.
3-Bioart-Painting / Plaster Thermal of cork and lime: the next day apply the thermal paint / plaster. Our advice is to apply the product with stainless steel SPATULA with rounded corners: in this way you get a nice smooth and regular surface.
WARNING: if you extend with a brush you will have to pass two hands and you will get a less regular rustic effect.
Bioart-Thermal Painting / Cork and lime plaster is a product to be mixed just before use, the bucket contains a bag of thermal powder, a jar of natural resins and the instructions for use sheet. The applicator mixes everything with the correct amount of water and with a possible natural dye (the natural colorless version is gray, while a white dye is added to obtain the white thermal paint) The adhesion primer, always recommended, is to be buy separately
Many thermal paints are available on the market that promise to solve the problem of condensation moisture and eliminate mold from the walls like Artimestieri's Bioart-Painting / Thermal plaster: why choose Artimestieri?
Because it is not only important to "solve the problem" but it is equally important to use healthy and natural products in our homes that do not contain petroleum derivatives, solvents and other hidden components: conventional thermal insulating paints are generally composed of ceramic microspheres in an acrylic resin derived from petroleum . Conventional thermal paint at best solves the mold problem but, due to its synthetic composition, it can compromise indoor air quality and limit the breathability and absorbency of the treated walls.
Bioart-Thermal Painting of Cork and Lime is an all-natural thermal paint for interiors composed of fine particles of cork and lime, while the Fissante contains: water, Tung oil, linseed oil, calcium resinate, borates, Turkish oil, casein, soy lecithin. Free from acrylic, vinyl, alkyd resins of petroleum origin, polyurethanes, isoaliphates and toxic substances in general.
1. Breathability of the heat-insulating paint important in order not to worsen the slow exchange of air that occurs also through the perimeter walls.
2. Absorbing power of the thermal paint which further limits the possibility of surface condensation which preferably takes place on waterproof walls: a typical example is the bathroom mirror which immediately condenses water vapor. Anti-condensation paint is such also thanks to the macroporous nature of the natural materials that compose it. If you find it difficult to choose among the countless bathroom paints: our advice is Artimestieri's Bioart-Painting / Intonachino Thermico for its remarkable ability to absorb water vapor.
3. Pleasantness to the sight and to the touch of natural thermal paint: a characteristic common to all bio-building materials.
For any doubt or to get a personalized quote write to info@artimestieri.com or call +39 0171 388 998
THERMAL INSULATION CORK PAINT+Easy to apply!+More topcoat+Comfortable : ready to use!Available in three packages: conf. 3.75 L - yield about 14 sq.m. conf. 7.5 L - yield about 28 sq.m. conf. 15 L - yield about 56 sq.m.See the colors that you can get!
Shaved roller in white profile, ideal for smooth surfaces
The kit includes thermal shaving and preparation products for a spatula application on 10 / 12sqm THERMAL PAINTING AGGRAPPANT FUND ANTI-MOLD CURATIVE STAINLESS STEEL SPATULA WITH ROUNDED EDGES BRUSH
Packs of 1 and 5 L Removes mold and fungi from the wall and wood. To be used in particular for the cleaning of mold-affected walls, before applying the thermal Bioart-Paint of cork and lime.
Clinging primer for thepreparation of the funds to be treated with: Bioart-Thermal cork painting Bioart-Shaving / Thermal plaster of cork Bioart-adhesive / smoothing Termofine
To solve the problem of condensation and mold on cold and damp walls For rooms thermal insulation, for significant energy savings To make the house walls more pleasant to the touch and to the eye. Available in colors: natural light gray, white, yellow, salmon, red, blue, green, sand.
Sizes of 125 gr and 250 gr Colors based on colored earth and ferric oxides, free from petroleum derivatives, synthetic dyes and heavy metals.Suitable for the coloration of BIOART-THERMAL CORK PAINTING.
Fixative for walls with vegetable resins, prepares the wall surface for painting with water paint for interiorsPacks of 0.75 - 3.5 - 14 Liters.
Pack of 125gr and 250grColors based on colored earths and ferric oxides, free from petroleum derivatives, synthetic dyes and heavy metals.