What are the pros and cons whitewashing basement walls
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you would first need to make sure they are moisture proof, and from what i understand, whitewashing does not last as long as painting, but that might just be an outdoor issue
Hope this helps: https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/85953/pros-and-cons-of-painting-cinder-block-in-basement
Yes..inside walls within a condo building.