I had a stucco like substance on my bathroom ceiling that was peeling and falling off. I scraped it all off and found a layer of pink paint beneath the stucco that also was peeling in many spots. Underneat the paint is plaster that has some spots. I have an exhaust ceiling fan in the bathroom but don't think it works terribly well. I am considering scraping the remaining paint off then filling in uneven spots and corners with spackling compound then painting over the whole thing again but I am concerned that the spackle will not adhere well in the spotted areas. Does anyone have any recommendations?
2006-07-07 08:06:42 · 9 answers · asked by jreyst 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I'd like to add that I already replaced all the drywall in the walls and replaced the floor and scrapped all of the mold and old stucco off of the ceiling. I am now wondering if I can spackle then paint over the old plaster (not drywall) on the ceiling, or will I have to break up the existing plaster and replace it, or even can I just cut a section of drywall and overlay the existing plaster, (cutting a hole for the fan of course).
2006-07-07 08:13:01 · update #1
Boy you sure are keeping yourself busy this summer with all these projects. What the heck if you have the time and funds go for it.
I would do the permanent fix by breaking up the remaining plaster and putting up blue board. Then seal the edges with fiberglass drywall tape and mudding the seams. Definitely change out that fan and make sure the venting leads out to the exterior of the house. Then paint with that anti-mold primer and a good latex paint.
You'll be much more satisfied doing it the right way as opposed to the patch method.
http://www.traskresearch.com/mold.htm
2006-07-07 08:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase mold killing paint in a number of hardware stores. Go ahead and scrape off the remaining paint, then paint it with the mold killing primer (Kilz), then paint normally. As for the patching: Spray the affected areas with a mildewicide, and then spackle. Paint with mold killing primer, and paint as normal. You might think about replacing the fan as well.
2006-07-07 08:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by bigc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noticed you got-a-few questions. I had mold in the same area but it wasn't too bad. First get a sponge, rubber gloves and goggles and wipe down the mold. Do this several times. Then gouge the spots out and sponge it again. Let dry, patch and primer with 'kilz' primer. You can re-texture and paint . If its not bad this will work. Hope this helps with the honey-do-list.
2006-07-07 14:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by StayBeZe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The drywall should be replaced. Use a good quality primer / sealer. Mold / Mildew doesn't just go away. It permiates the drywall.
2006-07-07 08:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by pixiewing3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have mold in your bathroom dont do the bandaid thing. replace the drywall with blueboard or greenboard. these are both mold resistant.
2006-07-07 08:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prime the surface first before you apply the Spackle
2006-07-07 09:01:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use KILZ or KILZ-2 as a primer coat to combat the mildew. Paint or refinish as you please. Fix or replace the fan.
2006-07-07 09:02:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
strip it all back to the original surface and ventilate well.
2006-07-07 08:17:14 · answer #8 · answered by pulsatron69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint it
2006-07-07 08:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by boofita8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋