This old house have no tub/shower surrounding/tile just flat walls. The plan is to install a tub/shower surrounding but I have been struggling the past 3 months to keep mildew away from where the tub connect to the wall. I have tried several mildew removers and it seems to "eat" the wall. What do I treat the wall with before installing the surrounding?
2006-12-05 15:50:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
clean the walls with a solution of 50% water and 50% bleach - this will kill the mold and mildew - then apply a new coat of paint - they actually make a bathroom paint now that will deter mold and mildew - then install your new surround - good luck!
2006-12-05 15:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could apply a mildew resistant paint. Or you can clean the wall, let it dry and coat it with polyurethane.
But your best bet is to take off the old drywall and replace it with "green board". The lumber yard will know what you are talking about. It is a water proof wall board that was designed for use in bathroom showers. You can then put your tub surround up.
Also, get some ventilation in that bathroom. Install a vent fan.
2006-12-05 15:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a mixture of 1 part bleach to 3 part water. Put in a spray bottle (label clearly so no one use it for the wrong purpose) and mist the mildew spots. Wait a little while and check spots. If they still remain, remist until all the mildew is gone. Works like a charm! I use this method all the time.
2006-12-05 23:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by Gnometomes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A surround is always going to be a LOT easier than tiling, and it will make the bathroom look much cleaner and simpler. Tile is a lot more tedious and difficult to install, but it can look very dramatic. It's up to you what you want to do, but consider all your options and research both tiles and surrounds. Keep in mind ease of installation and cost, when you're checking out looks. Hope things go well!
2016-05-22 23:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KILZ it can be purchased in nearly any home improvement center it goes on white and blocks any stains. i would 1st bleach the area let dry overnight then apply the kilz and keep dry until a new surround is installed. If it is beyond saving u may want to think about knocking out the rotted area and replacing with new Sheetrock then apply kilz to the whole area.
More extensive would b to hang the entire surrounding area with moisture proof backer board it is made especially 4 high moisture areas.
2006-12-05 16:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by Judie O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USE A MILD BLEACH SOLUTION TO CLEAN IT UP FIRST USING A SPRAY BOTTLE AND A BRUSH. THEN ORTHO HAS A PRODUCT CALLED CONSAN2000 WHICH INHIBIATES NEW GROWTH. PUT A 1/4" BACKERBOARD ON WALLS TO THE HEIGHT U WANT WITH LIQUID NAILS AND SCREW DOWN IN MULTIPULE PLACES TRY HITTING THE STUDS AND THEN YOU CAN INSTALL YOUR TUB/SHOWER
SURROUND AND OR TILE OF YOUR CHOICE. GOOD LUCK
2006-12-05 15:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray the wall with pure bleach and paint over it with kilz that will waterproof it. Avoid using it for at least a week before you install
2006-12-05 15:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by TBONE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋