we replaced the wall (sheet rock wall) and we put up a vapor barrior and the mold keeps coming back...i am at my wits end !!! please any suggestion's would be helpful
thank you
2006-10-12 13:04:28 · 13 answers · asked by tigergirlsays_meow 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had the same problem in a house we once rented. I ended up spraying the troubled spots with bleach and then painted over them. It stopped the mold for me.
Good Luck!
2006-10-12 13:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach may be added to paint in small amounts to make the paint mold and mildew resistant. You must have a serious dampness problem in that area. If you have a vapor barrier behind the sheet rock then the dampness must be in the air in the room and the place must be filled with mold spores. You maybe need some sort of air filtration or air purifying and/or dehumidifying system. I doubt if the paint is the problem.
2006-10-12 23:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A strong solution of bleach and soap water. Also Cleanser is good for extra hard spots. Allow wall to dry throughly. Then paint with a good quality enamel paint. This worked great for me in an older home I had at one time.. Good luck, :) Elaine
2006-10-12 20:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laundry Bleach
2006-10-12 20:10:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use bleach to get rid of the mold
Then use that Kilz primer before you paint again
it really works
2006-10-12 20:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by ee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have replaced the damaged wall BUT you didn't remove the source. You have a moisture problem somewhere. Is this a basement? If so the moisture barrier is the problem, you need to de-humidify the area.
2006-10-12 20:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to wash the wall with bleach...let it dry then paint...that will take care of the mold...
2006-10-12 20:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using a pint meant for mold issues. Home Depot had a great one by Zinsser...
2006-10-12 21:49:36 · answer #8 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are add ins you can add to your paint. Go to your local home depot, lowes, or hardware store and ask the paint man!
2006-10-12 20:12:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a base coat(or two) of KILZ as a primer works well.
2006-10-12 20:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋