Painting Services
Damp Wall Treatment in The Marina and Breakwater
Damp walls are treated by finding where the water comes from, removing salt damaged plaster, letting the wall dry and rebuilding it with materials that tolerate moisture. The MELLS carries this out in Marina & Breakwater with its own directly employed team and a named supervisor. We visit the property first and confirm the scope in a written quotation.
- Quotation
- Written, after a visit
- Response
- By appointment
- Quality checks
- 14 on every job
- Service
- Gold rated
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Damp Wall Treatment at a glance
| Service | Damp Wall Treatment |
|---|---|
| Location | The Marina and Breakwater, Abu Dhabi |
| Property types | Villas and apartments |
| Quotation | In writing, after a site visit and before any work begins |
| Typical duration | Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation |
| Team | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Quality check | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| If a check fails | It is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
| Response | Visits in Abu Dhabi by appointment, Monday to Saturday |
| Hours | 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday |
| Booking | Book a site visit on this page, call +971 55 444 0084 or email contact@themells.ae |
What is included
Interior and exterior painting by our own painters, with surfaces properly prepared, furniture fully protected and wet film thickness checked on every coat. A good paint finish is mostly preparation. Abu Dhabi walls move with heat, hairline cracks open at ceiling joints, and coastal air and irrigation mark exterior walls within a few seasons. We repair and prime before we paint, apply the system named in your quotation and leave the home clean enough to move straight back into.
- Moisture meter readings taken to map the damp area
- Blistered paint and soft, salty plaster hacked off
- Wall left to dry, then the salt bloom brushed away dry
- Salt resistant plaster or sealer applied before repainting
How we carry out damp wall treatment
Treatment follows the cause. Once the source is traced and stopped, the damaged paint and any soft plaster are removed to roughly half a metre beyond the visible mark, because salts travel further than the stain. The wall is left open to dry, helped by air movement, and the white salt bloom is brushed off dry. Deep damage is rebuilt with a salt resistant renovating plaster; shallow damage is sealed with an alkali resistant primer. A breathable paint goes on last so remaining moisture can leave through the surface.
In Abu Dhabi the usual sources are irrigation soaking the base of a garden wall, a leaking pipe inside a wet wall, AC condensate lines that drip inside a ceiling void, and failed waterproofing on a balcony or roof. Ground water here is salty, so the damage looks like blistering paint with white crystals behind it. Painting over it with a waterproof coating traps the water and pushes the damage higher. The site visit uses a moisture meter to map the wall and inspects what lies on the other side.
How it works
The same method on every job, so the result does not depend on who is on shift.
- Survey, colour and written scope. We measure, test the existing coating and agree colours, sheen and the number of coats. The written quotation names the paint system and the scope.
- Protection. Furniture is moved and wrapped, floors are covered edge to edge, and switches, handles and light fittings are masked or removed.
- Surface preparation. Walls are washed, flaking paint is scraped back, cracks are opened and filled, and everything is sanded flat. Damp or salt affected areas are treated before any paint goes on.
- Primer and finish coats. A sealer or primer suited to the substrate is followed by two finish coats. Wet film thickness is checked on every coat.
- Snagging and handover. We inspect in daylight with you, touch up, clean down and hand over a paint schedule listing brand, colour codes and batch numbers for future touch ups.
Talk to a supervisor about damp wall treatment today.
Why choose The MELLS for damp wall treatment
What an ordinary job leaves out, and what you can hold us to.
| Point | An ordinary job | The MELLS |
|---|---|---|
| Quotation | A figure over the phone, with extras added on the day | A written quotation after a site visit, and nothing added on the day |
| Team | Crews supplied through agencies or subcontractors | Crew directly employed by The MELLS, with a named supervisor |
| Preparation | Paint rolled over cracks, dust and damp | Cracks filled, surfaces sanded and primed before the first coat |
| Handover | The job ends when the crew leaves | Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover |
| Aftercare | A return visit is charged | A failed check is put right free of charge within 48 hours |
Our commitments on every damp wall treatment job
The same standard on a single room or a whole estate.
Written quotation
The scope is fixed in writing before any work begins.
Named supervisor
One person is responsible for your job from the visit to handover.
Checked before handover
Wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover.
Put right within 48 hours
If a check fails, we come back and correct it free of charge.
Fully insured
Our work in your home or premises is covered by insurance.
Discreet crews
Uniformed, briefed on your house rules and respectful of your privacy.
Damp Wall Treatment in Marina & Breakwater: what we plan for
The Marina sits on the Breakwater, the reclaimed land at the western end of the Corniche beside Marina Mall. Housing here is a small group of waterfront communities: the Fairmont Marina Residences apartments, the Marina Sunset Bay villas and apartment buildings next to the mall, and the gated Royal Marina Villas and Marina Village on Al Kasir, where many homes have private pools.
Open water lies close on most sides of the Breakwater, so salt air reaches every villa garden and balcony. Outdoor furniture, pool fittings and AC condensers corrode early, spray marks glass on the front rows, and humid summer evenings leave mould in shaded corners of terraces. Waterfront villas on Al Kasir lose exterior paint to salt and sun, with chalking on sea facing walls and rust bleeding from railings and gate hinges. We wash the walls, treat corroded steel, then apply an alkali resistant primer and an exterior coating suited to coastal exposure.
Royal Marina Villas and Marina Sunset Bay have gated security, so the resident registers the crew ahead. Apartment buildings need a work permit from building management and a service lift booking. Exterior changes get checked with the master community at the site visit; we prepare the paperwork.
What your quotation depends on
A quotation for damp wall treatment in Marina & Breakwater follows a site visit. The supervisor looks at the points listed here and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before any work begins. Once you accept it, nothing is added on the day.
- Wall and ceiling area and ceiling height
- Condition of the surface and how much repair is needed
- Paint system, sheen and number of coats
- Colour changes, feature finishes and access equipment
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Each one has its own scope and method.
Villa Painting
Apartment Painting
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Wall Painting
Antifungal Wall Painting
Facade Painting
Fence Painting
Move Out Painting
Office Painting
Ceiling Painting
Wall Crack and Plaster Repair
Feature Walls
Decorative and Textured Finishes
Wood and Door Painting
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Boundary Wall Painting
Metal Gate and Railing Painting
Nursery and Kids Room Painting
Bedroom Painting
Living Room Painting
Bathroom Painting
Kitchen Painting
Majlis Painting
Staircase and Hallway Painting
Townhouse Painting
Penthouse Painting
Single Room Painting
Paint Touch up
Wall Putty and Skim Coating
Venetian Plaster and Stucco
Limewash and Mineral Paint
Two Tone and Colour Block Walls
Paint Colour Consultation
Airless Spray Painting
Skirting and Trim Painting
Pergola and Timber Staining
Garage Floor Painting
Exterior Texture Coating
Paint Stripping and Removal
House Painting
Roof Painting
Paint Colour Matching
Water Damage Paint Repair
Mansion Painting
Studio Apartment Painting
Epoxy Flooring
Damp Wall Treatment across Marina & Breakwater
Questions about damp wall treatment in Marina & Breakwater
What does damp wall treatment include?
Damp walls are treated by finding where the water comes from, removing salt damaged plaster, letting the wall dry and rebuilding it with materials that tolerate moisture. The work includes moisture meter readings taken to map the damp area; blistered paint and soft, salty plaster hacked off; wall left to dry, then the salt bloom brushed away dry.
Can damp just be sealed and painted over?
Sealing alone rarely lasts. If water is still entering, a waterproof paint holds it in the wall until the pressure lifts the coating, often higher than before. The source has to be stopped first, whether it is a pipe, irrigation or waterproofing, and then the wall repaired.
How long must the wall dry before it is repainted?
That depends on thickness and how wet it was. A thin plaster patch can be ready in a few days with good air movement, while a soaked block wall may need weeks. We go by meter readings, not the calendar, and repaint once they have fallen and stayed down.
How much does damp wall treatment cost in Marina & Breakwater?
We do not publish prices, because no two jobs are the same. The main factors: wall and ceiling area and ceiling height; condition of the surface and how much repair is needed. Book a site visit: a supervisor from The MELLS looks at the work and you receive a written quotation with a defined scope before anything begins.
Who provides damp wall treatment in Marina & Breakwater?
The MELLS provides damp wall treatment in Marina & Breakwater, Abu Dhabi. The work is carried out by people The MELLS employs directly, under a named supervisor, 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. To arrange it, book a site visit on this page or call +971 55 444 0084.
How long does damp wall treatment take?
Usually one to three days, confirmed with the quotation.
Do we need to move out while you paint?
No. We work room by room with low odour water based paints, and bedrooms are usable again the same night.
How many coats do you apply?
A primer or sealer where the surface needs it, then two finish coats. Strong colour changes may need a third coat, which is stated in the quotation.
Which paint brands do you use?
We apply the paint system named in your quotation. Most clients choose premium washable emulsions from the major brands stocked in Abu Dhabi, and we are happy to work with paints specified by your designer.
How do your crews get access to Marina & Breakwater?
Royal Marina Villas and Marina Sunset Bay have gated security, so the resident registers the crew ahead. Apartment buildings need a work permit from building management and a service lift booking. Exterior changes get checked with the master community at the site visit; we prepare the paperwork.
How do you protect natural stone in a waterfront villa?
Stone is identified on the first visit and a small area is tested before cleaning. Marble and limestone get pH neutral products, and outdoor stone is rinsed of salt with clean water before it is scrubbed.
How do I choose a company for damp wall treatment in Marina & Breakwater?
Ask four things: who employs the people who will come, whether the scope is written down before work starts, how the result is checked, and what happens if something is missed. The MELLS uses its own staff, quotes in writing after a site visit, checks every job (wet film thickness checked on every coat and an adhesion test at handover) and puts right any failed check free of charge within 48 hours.
How are visits to Marina & Breakwater arranged?
Visits in Abu Dhabi are booked by appointment between 08:00 and 19:00, Monday to Saturday. Call or send the form and we agree the earliest time a supervisor can come to you.
Page updated by The MELLS, Damac Executive Heights, Barsha Heights, Dubai.