How do you remove mould from bathroom wall paint?
How do you remove mould from bathroom wall paint?
At this time of year humidity levels in your home tends to rise and condensation enters many areas of the home. The combination of warm heating inside, cold, damp weather outside, and a lack of ventilation – because, let’s face it, who wants to open their windows to let cold air in during the winter?
Yes, humidity can penetrate under the bathroom paint and cause chunks of paint to flake off the walls. When this is combined with mould patches on the walls, your bathroom begins to look rather filthy! Let’s be honest: no one wants their new bathroom suite to look bad because of walls that are in bad shape. So here are our tips for removing mould-infested moisture and peeling paint.
How to Remove Mould From Painted Walls
#1. Get the Wall Ready
It is much easier to get rid of mould and prevent future mould growth if you take the time to properly prepare the affected area. Using an inexpensive stripping knife or a triangular shavehook, scrape off the flaking paint. Scrape away all crumbs, brush down the walls, and then vacuum them up so they don’t attach to the fresh paint! It will appear much worse at first, but we assure you that it is well worth it!
#2. Use a Suitable Solution to Remove Mould from Walls
To learn how to get rid of mould on walls does not need to be difficult or expensive. A mould remediation specialist would normally only be required in the most extreme cases. In most cases diy mould removal should be quite simple. In an empty spray bottle, combine 2 parts bleach and 10 parts water and spray the bleach water onto the walls to remove the mould. This is the exact solution found in expensive mould-killer solutions, so just make your own. Just be careful while spraying because any splashes back on your clothing will bleach them, so wear something old that you don’t mind ruining!
#3. Repaint
Allow this to dry completely then all of the moulds will have disappeared. Then, apply two coats of satin soft sheen paint, such as diamond eggshell – never use matt – to the walls, which will resist future condensation and any moisture will simply run off the walls or be quickly wiped down with a cloth or old towel. When you paint, be careful not to get paint on things that are already in the bathroom, like the toilet or bath.
Conclusion – A Revitalised Bathroom
Isn’t it simple? Not only have you removed the mould and prevented it from returning, but you also have a wonderful freshly painted bathroom for the New Year!