I have a basement that seems to be dealing with a moisture issue. I noticed some paint peeling on two of the exterior walls, so I started scraping it off in preparation for repainting. To my surprise, I found one wall had a material that's much thicker than just paint, and there's no drywall behind it. So I'm left wondering, what is this material, and can I just patch the areas I've scraped, or do I need to repaint the entire wall? My plan is to first address the grading, clean the gutters, and see if my dehumidifier helps after the repaint. If not, I might need to call in a professional. I just want to know how to prep this wall properly before moving forward.
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It looks like someone might have used mud to cover up mold issues and then painted over that. If that's the case, you could be facing a bigger problem. You should definitely scrape the whole wall and keep an eye out for any mold.
I noticed the peeling paint about a year ago and got a dehumidifier to combat moisture. Should I just scrape the entire wall and be cautious about mold? I haven't seen any issues on the other wall I worked on.