I looked in to this and although linoleum marmoleum is made from natural products i don t believe it s breathable i found a link on forum where a chap had made enquiries in to bamboo and linoldeum and his thread said from enquiring to a company about linoleum specifically marmoleum compatibility with a limecrete floor i received this.
Breathable floor paint uk.
In the case of timber floor structures the most common underlying problems relate to rotten timber joists.
Providing a smooth durable finish the rust oleum 225359 concrete floor paint epoxy shield is a single part epoxy paint that s great for sealing and protecting any concrete surface either indoors or outdoors.
We have a range of breathable paint solutions for exterior and interior lime rendered walls.
Allowing water vapour to permeate the membrane does not encourage damp but does encourage stability.
This gives an ideal base for epoxy topcoat or acts as a seal coat for bare concrete floors.
This paint provides a strong gray finish that s resistant to weather uv chemicals and hot tires making it one of the most durable concrete paint options for indoor use.
Floor or from the humidity of the space.
If it s a cement based render then there is no point in breathable paints on the outside as it s not a breathable layer that you are painting.
This in turn will avoid any further restriction in breathability ensuring that the paint will stay on.
Isovit silicate paint by seciltek is an exceptionally durable and highly breathable paint for masonry having an sd value of 0 01 m.
The majority of our internal paints can be applied over existing paint finishes however a breathable paint is only as good as the surface it is applied too so the problem could still persist.
Breathable paints are those which allow water and moisture to permeate through materials.
Peeling wallpaper or crumbling plaster is a clear sign.
The isovit silicate paint system which requires a base coat of silicate primer for most applications provides a high quality long lasting finish for use internally and externally.
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Cement renders are very hard most modern renders will be cementitious.
Resistant to water solvents acids alkalis and salts.
If it s a very old crumbly almost soft render it s more likely to be lime based and breathable paints are worth considering.
2 the earthborn paints are very good paints easy to use and suitable for both lime and modern plasters.
Adding some kind of breathable insulation to a floor base is key to it performing to modern standards but the additional build up required can be hard to accommodate image credit.
Alistair nicholls repairing wood floors.