You don’t want mold in your home. When you spot it, you need to treat it. And, no, simply wiping it away or painting over it is not going to get rid of it. If you’re planning to repaint a wall infested with mold, you’ll need to address the problem correctly before you start repainting. Here’s how.
Treating Molds on Painted Walls
Mold and mildew appear as fuzzy or slimy dark spots on your wall and can give a room an unpleasant musty odor.
They thrive in moist and humid environments. So, you’re more likely to see it in bathrooms and kitchens, and it can be a particularly pesky problem during the rainy season. Homes in coastal regions are also, unfortunately, more prone to mold and mildew infestations due to high humidity and moisture in the area.
Here’s how to treat molds on painted walls. Follow these before repainting concrete walls or as part of regular maintenance and home cleaning.
Step 1
Prepare a diluted bleach solution by adding 1 part bleach to 3 parts water. Using a brush or sponge, apply this mixture to the moldy painted surface.
Step 2
Wait 24 hours to allow the bleach solution ample time to treat the mold.
Step 3
Clean the surface with water to remove any remaining residue from the bleach solution. When your wall is dry, you’re ready to repaint.
Mold-Resisting Paints
Prevention is better than cure. Boysen carries paints that are mold-resistant. Take note, if your wall is already moldy, they cannot and will not treat the mold for you. These are not anti-mold products; rather, they help prevent mold and mildew infestations. If you know that your walls are prone to mold, consider painting with these.
Boysen Wallguard
For exteriors
Boysen Wallguard, a new breed of latex paint, has many superior benefits as an exterior paint. For one, it has a high resistance to mildew. It is also highly durable and able to withstand exposure to different types of weather. It resists dirt and dust as well as fading, cracking, and peeling which all help your paint to look fresh for a long time.
Boysen Healthy Home
For interiors
Boysen Healthy Home is a premium, water-based paint for interior concrete walls formulated to provide defense against mold, mildew, and fungi. It also has antibacterial properties that can protect walls against harmful microbes like E. coli and Salmonella. It’s odor-less, low-VOC, and lead-safe.
It comes in a satin finish with a soft luster. Choose from a range of readily available colors and hundreds more through Boysen Mix & Match stations.
Virtuoso Silk Touch
For interiors
Similar to Healthy Home, Virtuoso Silk Touch is also a premium, water-based paint for interior concrete walls. It has antibacterial properties and can provide defense against mold, mildew, and fungi. It’s low-odor, low-VOC, and lead-safe.
What sets it apart from Healthy Home is its luxurious matte finish that’s soft on the eyes and to the touch. To keep it looking good, it’s manufactured with a surface protector so oil and dirt do not easily stick to it. It has several standard colors and is also available through Boysen Mix & Match stations.
Good luck and may your walls stay mold-free!
If you have any questions or inquiries about Boysen products, our technical team will be happy to assist you. Send an email to ask@myboysen.com or call (02) 8363-9738 local 413 to 418 during office hours for a one-on-one consultation.
