the walls mildew. We've tried painting with that Kiltz stuff to prevent the mildew but it keeps coming back. Is there any effective way to make it go away without tearing the walls out and doing other stuff to the house. Is there anyway to clean it to make it go away?
2006-09-04 09:27:39 · 16 answers · asked by chica bonita 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
you could certainly treat the symptoms by using oil base Kilz or white shellac,however...why is the mildew there to begin with.If you successfully cover the mildew it will reappear if its originating from the room side of the walls(a damp and lack of circulation problem). If it originates completely from the wall cavity,the wall surface has to be removed and the cause remedied.
2006-09-04 09:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by steve b 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm an old house guy too. I just redid our bathroom tub surround and the ceiling. First, prep the area by cleaning with a mildew killing mixture, either commercial or combination of one cup bleach to a gallon of water. Be sure that the surface has been spackled or patched if necessary before we move on to priming. You can use Killz oil or latex based primer. I recommend two coats. Finally, put on two coats of a scrubable, latex paint with mildewcide. If you can't find the paint you want with mildewcide in it, mildewcide can be added by your paint dealer. This should help control your problem. If your mildew problem tends to persist consider a dehumidifier (any area) or exhaust fan (for bathrooms).
2006-09-04 09:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by Magic One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
location, location, location. that is what real estate is about these days. if your home is in the deep south mildew is like fire ants, a constant battle. mix bleach and water in a sprayer jar and lightly spray the area until the mildew starts to fade. now it is dead. wipe it off the walls before it dries. if it comes back repeat the process only this time seal the area with a flat enamel paint and finish with what ever wall covering is on the other walls.
2006-09-04 09:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by handyman5218 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that mildew reoccurs because of high humidity. So even if you keep painting over it, it will keep coming back.
You have to let the spots aerate. Keep them dry, let the air circulate. If you let the moisture trapped in, mildew will occur.
2006-09-04 09:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by wassup_people 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your best bet would be to go ahead and put up new walls. I don't know of any other way to get rid of a mildew problem such as this.
2006-09-04 09:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by jrollo76 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should have your home checked by an inspector, you may have black mold. Black mold can be very detrimental to your health. My sister had to move out of her home, and her walls had to be torn out. It was a big deal. She lived in Florida, and I guess it's pretty common there. Anyway, her home insurance paid for the repairs and paid her hotel bills while she could not be in her home. Good luck.
2006-09-04 09:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by mischa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local real estate laws. If the seller had knowledge
of this problem and did'nt disclose it you may have legal recourse against them. Please make sure that the mildew is'nt actually mold, which may cause health concerns.
2006-09-04 09:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by AK-Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need mold remediation - which involves ozone & more. I've used bleach before and it has helped keep it from reoccurring. Google mold remediation and see if there are any other solutions.
2006-09-04 09:31:11 · answer #8 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a bad water problem if it could be a broken pipe or water coming up through the floor. to get rid of the mildew you have to get rid of the water.
You dont want to risk your health with black toxic mold.
2006-09-04 09:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by DaFinger 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe it's rising damp and not mildew.
Have the under floor timbers checked out
2006-09-04 09:28:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋