Heres how to deal with damp walls during the monsoons

Many people believe that dampness on walls is due to a faulty wall flooring or ceiling work in our neighbours home However even a poorly tiled bathroom can cause damp patches on the outer walls making your bedrooms and passages look badParikshat Hemrajani cofounder of Hipcouch an interior design company says Dampness results in peeling paint mould fungus leakage and making the home look sticky If ignored dampness could do serious damage to the walls and structure of the house so its advisable to act quickly as soon as one notices any dampness on the wallsHemrajani further shares what can be done to take care of dampness on walls during monsoonsLook Out for Cracked WallsCracks in walls can appear due to climatic changes and can damage the structure of your home They typically start near the window frames and doors allowing moisture to seep into the structure causing dampness Good quality putty should be used to fill in such cracks Once such gaps and cracks are filled walls are repainted Ideally this process should be done before the monsoon season as it gives your walls plenty of time to dryAir VentilationToo much moisture in a room can be because of the lack of required air ventilation Ensure there is enough fresh air passing in and out of the rooms This will keep the humidity levels in check and dampness at bay Dampness is also caused due to the trapped steam within the house Most of the steam generates in the kitchen or bathrooms due to warm water So install exhaust fans that will ensure proper air ventilation If you have windows in all rooms keep them open for atleast sometime during the day to let the air flow freelyUse Waterproofing CoatWaterproofing coat is a material applied to the interiors as well as exteriors walls ceilings and flooring before the paint plaster or tiling work is done This acts as a barrier for the water seeping in and also slows down the spread of moisture thus preventing dampness Also water seepage usually occurs between joints of two different types of materials such as tiles and the plastered surface At times there can be gaps between the tiles and slowly the moisture starts to accumulate in between causing seepage Such areas should be fortified using waterproofing compounds Again its more of a preventive measure which should be typically done while renovating or getting your interiors done Also ensure you get it done before the monsoons as these sealants can take a good amount of time to dry off completelyFixing Walls Adjacent To The BathroomsThe other aspect is to ensure you have water proofed the flooring and the internal walls of the bathrooms This will stop the seepage from getting out or below to cause a problem to your neighbours living on the floor below yoursOpting for Tiles Water Repellent PaintWhenever you opt for getting your walls painted opt for specialised paints that are modified with silicon and have high water repellency Also getting such walls tiles is a good optionThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeverAlso Read Gut Feeling Mumbaibased experts explain why gut health matters and how to maintain it