Dealing with dampness

Monsoon is a season most of us love. But if you are not prepared or equipped well, rain can get on your nerves, like, when you forget the umbrella. Another common monsoon woe is the dampening of walls.

Your walls forming patches and fungal infestations are some of the worst nightmares for home and décor.  

With a little thought, you can easily take precautions that will ensure not ruining your walls. The most important thing is, of course, to choose high quality paint.

If you apply inferior quality paint on the exterior, chances are high that there will be patches on the interior too. This is because concrete lets water and moisture seep in. Therefore, choosing the right paint for the exterior wall is very important. 

Before painting, many people find it helpful and beneficial to apply good quality putty. The coat of white cement provides an extra layer of protection. 

The wetness on walls may just be a symptom to another problem. There might be internal leakages or a problem with the drainage system. Therefore, check seepages and ensure that the proper drainage system is maintained. You might need professional help for that. 

Although the intensity of this problem of dampening walls is often the most during monsoon, it can actually continue to happen for the rest of the year too. This is because the moisture collected during monsoon often stays between walls, gradually taking toll on walls. 

Therefore, in the first place,  choose your paint wisely. 

– LS Desk
Photo: Collected