beecrofter wrote:
On Sep 14, 1:52 pm, mike wrote:
hi all i'm new 2 all this and would some advise please so ere go's i
have what what seems to be salts and staining coming through the
plaster of the chimney breast tried emulsion paint but stil comes
through after short while any ideas as too a remedy will apreciated
thanks mike

Where is the water getting into your masonry, got a proper chinmey cap
and flashing?

Pay no mind to the grammer fairies, they will go away on their own.

I got no soapbox either. Have you tried Kilz or Zinsser primer?