Watertite - a waterproofing paint that is guaranteed to keep out water whilst containing a biocide to protect the coating against fungal degradation. Ideal for basements. Prime all stained, bare and filled areas with one coat of B-I-N® Primer Sealer in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For a water-based alternative apply B-I-N® AQUA Primer Sealer. Allow a minimum drying time of 45 minutes in normal drying conditions. There is really no special application process for this primer. Zinsser does recommend not thinning before you apply. Step 4: Ensure the surface is fully dry before trying to repaint it if you plan on repainting. For tips on which paint product to use to help prevent mould growth, we’ve covered that below.

I didn’t use to pay any attention to the VOC level in the paints I used when I was younger. These days, however, my health is of the highest importance.I actually come into projects with mold issues quite often. The typical mold issues I run into are moldy bathroom ceilings & walls, mold on walls after removing wallpaper, moldy window sills, and moldy drywall in basements. To ensure fair pricing, we split colours into ‘Price Bands’ to group together similar priced colours. If you wish to search for the cheapest tinted colours, always select Price Band 1.

As above, we love to recommend the mould killer and remover for the removal of mould on painted surfaces. Once again it's important to understand how ‘washable’ your paint has been. Hopefully in a bathroom or kitchen you opted for a washable finish like a soft sheen or silk or a scrubbable finish like acrylic eggshell or hardwearing matt. If you’re unsure, test in an inconspicuous area and watch out for paint coming away on your cloth and leaving a burnishing mark that shows where you cleaned. If you’re finding that the paint surface you’ve used hasn’t been durable enough for cleaning then it may be worth considering redecorating the room. Step By Step Guide For Removing Mould From Your Painted Surfaces Colours are sold in the nearest tin size but actual paint volume per tin may vary up to 10% depending on colour In short, no. Before you paint your bathroom if you are experiencing mould you will need to remove the mould. We’ve covered the best steps for doing this earlier in the guide here so give those a read. Once you’ve cleaned the mould then take a look at our favourite products to avoid mould growth here.Step 1:Test an inconspicuous area of your painted wall to see if you've used a washable paint type (unless you already know it's a washable surface!)