About this service
When to contact us
What the work includes
Related pages
When to contact us
This page is for you if a wall in your Barcelona flat has already been affected by damp and a simple repaint will not fix it. Common cases:
- paint that has bubbled, peeled or comes away when touched
- flaking areas, old damp traces, uneven surface
- a wall that was painted before and the mark returned in the same place
- mould next to an area where paint has failed
- a cold corner, the lower part of a wall or a party wall with a ruined finish
You do not need to know whether it is mould or old damp. Two or three photos are usually enough to see where to start.
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The most useful things are:
- A wide shot of the wall and room — light, height, furniture nearby.
- A close-up of the damaged area — no flash, in focus.
- A few words — when it appeared and whether you have painted this spot before.
That is usually enough to say whether damp wall repair fits, whether mould treatment is needed first, or whether another option makes more sense. If the photos are unclear, we will say so.
How the work usually goes
We start with what is visible on the surface. After that it may involve:
- removing peeling or bubbled paint
- cleaning and preparing the area
- treating mould if it is on the damaged wall
- light levelling of the surface
- primer or preparation for painting
- painting when the base is ready
Not every case goes through all steps. A small area with peeling paint is one thing. A large wall with several layers and recurring marks is another.
When not to paint straight away
If the mark is growing, dripping or looks like an active leak, the cause needs to be understood first. Surface repair makes sense when the wall is not taking on new moisture. If damp keeps feeding the same zone, paint will peel again.
What we do not do
To be clear, this work does not include:
- full replastering or plasterboard replacement
- structural wall repair
- finding a hidden cause of damp inside the wall
- fixing leaks or plumbing work
- heavy waterproofing
- a promise that the problem will never return if the cause remains
If you need something from this list, it is better to say so upfront than to offer work that does not fit.
Related pages
If the main issue is a mark on sound paint — see mould removal. If the wall is ready and you only need a finish — anti-mould painting. If the ceiling is affected — damp ceiling repair.
More on mould on walls — dedicated page. To send photos — contact.