Painting a Wall During the Three Weeks

Bein ha-Meitzarim – The Three Weeks

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Question

Hello, Is there a prohibition against painting a wall in the house during the Three Weeks? If so, why? And is it permissible to clean the wall from dirt without painting?

Answer

Hello 

It is permitted to whitewash a wall during the days of Bein HaMetzarim,  and it is also permitted to clean and whitewash the wall due to dirt,  until Rosh Chodesh Av.

From Rosh Chodesh Av, one should not perform tasks associated with joy, but if there is a need to clean the wall from dirt, it is permitted. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 551

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