The last thing any homeowner wants to hear is that they have a problem with mold. Just the mention of it is enough to send you into a full-blown panic.
If you are experiencing a problem with mold or if you have peeling paint on the walls, there’s no need to despair. You don’t have to spend money hiring a technician and all you have to do is put in a little elbow grease.
Mold is a common problem in many homes. Over time, it can get worse and eventually could cause the paint on the walls to blister or peel. When that happens, it’s time to get busy.
1. How to Treat Mold.
1: First, remove any mold that is visible. Then use a dry tooth brush to scrub the spots of mold gently. A cloth soaked in alcohol can be used to wipe the walls so that it dries out appropriately.
2: Bleach and water should be mixed in a ratio of 1:99. Put the solution in an empty spray bottle and spray it directly on the moldy areas.
Spraying the mold in the area helps to eliminate the problem altogether. When the weather is humid, you can strengthen the bleach and water mixture.
After allowing the wall to dry, smooth the surface using sandpaper. Waterproof primer can then be applied to the wall before repainting.
2. Repairing Blistered Walls
1: If any blistering or peeling is apparent, it should be removed. If the wall filler is of poor quality, it can also be scraped off and replaced with something better.
2: When the blisters are small or localized, they can be scraped off and the edges smoothed. You can then paint and primer the area directly. If the blisters are larger, the entire section should be removed and you can reapply plaster after allowing the wall to dry.
3: Waterproofing should always be applied properly when doing any repairs or home decoration. Doing so will help to keep problems to a minimum.
4: Don’t spend your rainy season painting the house. When it is time to paint, make sure that you use a matching primer and paint product.
3. Peeling Walls
This is an unattractive look for any home but it can also lead to dust and dirt. Here’s what to do about it.
1. The peeling paint should be scraped from the wall and the filler removed. Sand the edges with sandpaper until smooth then apply primer. After the primer dries, paint.
If the damage is severe, a significant amount of the damaged wall layer should be removed entirely. You can then treat the surface with primer and repaint.
3. When the peeling area is heavily damaged spray water to dampen the area and scrape with a scraper. This allows you to remove the peeling paint without stirring up a lot of dust and mold.