Wall Marks? Should I get this inspected?
#1
06-05-17, 11:35 AM
Wall Marks? Should I get this inspected?
Hello,
I recently purchased a home and just noticed this markings on the wall and I have become a little scared it is something serious. Are markings like this normal?
This interior wall is on the main level of a 2 story home (plus a basement). It sits below the master bathroom, hence my worry. The marking are not wet to the touch but do feel slightly cooler to the touch.
I recently purchased a home and just noticed this markings on the wall and I have become a little scared it is something serious. Are markings like this normal?
This interior wall is on the main level of a 2 story home (plus a basement). It sits below the master bathroom, hence my worry. The marking are not wet to the touch but do feel slightly cooler to the touch.
#3
06-05-17, 11:44 AM
Hello marksr!
The home was built in 1998.
Directly above that wall would be the floor of a hallway. But directly above where I am standing (view point in the photo) is where the bathtub in the master bedroom sits. For reference, I am probably 4-5 feet away from the wall in the photo.
The home was built in 1998.
Directly above that wall would be the floor of a hallway. But directly above where I am standing (view point in the photo) is where the bathtub in the master bedroom sits. For reference, I am probably 4-5 feet away from the wall in the photo.
#4
06-05-17, 11:46 AM
Could be stains from an old leak. As long as you can verify there isn't a leak of some kind and the wall stays dry - the fix would be to coat that area with a stain hiding primer and repaint.
Since the wall feels dry, you are probably ok 
#8
06-05-17, 12:20 PM
Maybe, but it's hard to say if it is weaker because it's currently wet, had gotten wet previously [and dried out] along with the fact that drywall will have more give between the studs. If you see no change in the wall in a week or two - it's likely fine.
#10
06-05-17, 01:26 PM
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Is it doing something similar on the ceiling? Water will usually soak the ceiling first before it goes down the walls. May very well have been an issue with a previous leak that was fixed and they tried to hide it for the sale of the house with a single coat of a less expensive paint. If it is not growing, is not wet, and shows no signs of an active leak, your can probably hide with a quality paint. Is this an actively used bathroom above the area?
