How to Paint over Mould & Mildew

[@toolmanthetim7042]

i bought some mildew remover, it said on the label to use only in a well ventilated area. if it was a well ventilated area, there wouldn't be any mildew.

[@daviddaniel2198]

I am going to try and clean the mould off with good ole vinegar

[@markhorrocks2531]

@@daviddaniel2198 I used vinegar and it cleaned the mold off superficially, but it didn’t kill the mold. it was back in a matter of weeks

[@TheOne-yq6qk]

Lol

[@wilsoncalandra]

Funny

[@bitTorrenter]

@@markhorrocks2531 Bleach is more effective.

[@budte]

I qualified as a house painter over 40 years ago and worked at the high end. All you need is to apply thinned bleach, let it kill the mould (standard trained house painters practise). Wash it off. Let it dry. Seal with a thin coat of oil-based undercoat if it is stained, then paint over as normal. Zinsser bin is a marvellous paint for some problems, but not necessary for mould. It is also a rigid paint and NOT an ideal primer for everything, especially new wood. Mould will often return when the warm interior air hits a cold outside wall. Sometimes a thermal lining paper might help or a portable room dehumidifier. The same with water stains after a leak. No need for nonsense primers. Once the leak is fixed and dried out, seal the stain with thinned ordinary oil-based (not water-based) wood undercoat. Applying with a cheap throwaway 4 inch foam roller is preferable to avoid thick coats and brush marks. Brush cleaner wrecks brushes and no professional painter I have ever known would use it. You stop your oil-based brushes from drying by keeping them in water and then wiping the outside dry when you want to reuse them. Painters mate box are also very good.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for this. Lots of invaluable info there. I'm interested in what you say about BIN not being good to prime new wood though, as it's the choice primer for a lot of decorators I've worked with.

[@budte]

@@CharlieDIYte For unpainted soft woods, as in new skirting boards and windows for example, the adhesion every coat of paint that is applied for the life of the item will be dependant on how well that first primer coat adhered and if it is not a strong bond, the weight of future coats can pull the paint off the substrate. So the first primer needs to soak in to get a better grip. That is why you thin the first primer just a little to facillitate that. Dense primers for things like MDF, plastic etc are a compromise of trying to effectively glue the paint to a largely non absorbant surface. The red BIN is a fast drying but very rigid paint, a compromise. I haven't used it for many year tbh, but from memory it was not recommended at that time by their own technical department for wood because it is (or was then) a largely inflexible paint which might not flex with the seasonal movement of real wood. Not a problem on masonry. When I did use Zzinser on masonry I used the blue 123 version. Much easier to work with and dries flat. I only used it to neuter dark colours on walls that were going to be light or in an area like a small bathroom ceiling where as a precaution I might want to seal the old ceiling etc., but it is not necessary for routine use. In the USA they have conned people to believe you must apply this primer to newly plastered walls and even previously painted walls - which is completely unecessary. Since house painting started newly plastered walls are primed with a 'mist' coat of thinned watered based emulsion with a brush, not a roller (though people cheat and use a roller). So zzinsser is a great paint, but in my view overused which would be okay if it wasn't so expensive.

[@joeslacker1020]

@@CharlieDIYte IS there a place that sells this paint that will tint it to a very dark grey or black?

[@cjtathome]

Hi Guys , I purchased F and B estate emulsion for my room in green smoke. It was mixed for me so I can’t take it back. There is no damp or mould in my room so far as I could tell but it is north facing and the room next door has condensation issues and some mould which is another matter. I then removed a fitted wardrobe and discovered a mould patch circa 8” wide by 24” high. I have killed it using a bleach mould spray and removed the old paint nearly back to plaster. Q1 - can I mix a mould inhibitor in the estate emulsion paint Q2 - having removed the source of the issue (no circulation behind fitted wardrobe) would you advise sealing the Patch ? Thanks 🙏🏼 Thanks , Chris

[@budte]

@@cjtathome If you were to mix anything in your F&B paint you will change it. F&B paints are made how they were a hundred years ago. There is no protective vinyls in them so they do not reflect light which gives you that nice dead-flat look, but little to no protective qualities of modern paints. You can take a chance and just paint your walls with it, but if money isnt an issue this is a good example of when to apply a coat of Zzinsser BIn 123 (blue not red can). Apply one thin coat over the entire wall and it will be sealed. Because both your F&B wall emulsion and the Blue 123 zzinsser are water-based (double check) you could mix a little into the zzinsser to tint it first if you like.

[@AccountantDoesDIY]

Used 123 and permawhite for my garden gym that I built during lockdown. Straight onto plasterboard. Two years later and it’s still perfect. Very impressed as its in a shady damp bit of the garden.

[@murdermysterymissing8044]

I am glad you mentioned the mask. I had a room once that had lots of mold due to water leaking under a wall. I fixed the drainage issue, but when I cleaned the room, being a risk taker, I took a broom and just swept it off. You could literally see the particles cloud the air. I then painted the room, but before I could finish I got big holes in my tongue and was very sick. Mold tried to grow in my mouth. It was extremely painful and I was down and out for a couple of weeks before I could finish the paint. The good news, it has been 15 years since, and there has not been any more mold in the room, so just sweeping it away and painting it was enough.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Sorry to hear that but well done fixing the problem.

[@sightseeing287]

How the mould tried to grow in your mouth? I am living in a rental house where there is no ventilation in the bathroom and the damp/mould is sick.

[@esecallum]

@@sightseeing287 bleach in a sqoosy bottle. stop being so lazy watching tiktok all day. no doubt you expect the lanlord to come and wipe your backside. aint gonna happen. you tenets are so lazy. if you want to live in a nice place look after it and CLEAN it.

[@esecallum]

@@sightseeing287 its called a door. it ventilates. hal wit

[@sheenavaughan2717]

@@sightseeing287 landlord needs to sort out the mould and fit an extractor fan

[@ricksanchez1365]

I hold mould in my bathroom, scraped all old paint and mould off and painted with mould proof paint. 8 years later the ceiling is still perfect.

[@joeslacker1020]

Ay bro/chick. I'm thinking about doing this to my whole place. But I'm unsure if the zinsser mold killing primer it says only for non porous surfaces, should be fine on porous material regardless, right? Thanks bruv.

[@ricksanchez1365]

@@joeslacker1020 I’m no expert mate but personally I’d get the one designed for the surface you are using it on.

[@fattemahalhawari8395]

i have very bad mold infestation every year an we use bleach but after that i always have chest problem from the bleach so is there any special paint for it? we use lemon baking soda vinegar but it only worsen it and the best is the bleach but its smell is killing me so help pls

[@wlde9949]

@@fattemahalhawari8395 if it keeps coming up back then you have not fixed the problem. You will have to cut the area's out and rebuild. Or keep putting a bandaid on a severed limb.

[@mattbandura9015]

Awesome video but the real test would be checking same spot after a year or two to see if mould returned

[@DynaZor]

+1 following

[@DynaZor]

@joseph jackson I actually just received the humidifier I bought for this reason, yay, approval 😊 only things left, I need to waterproof it and make it drain automatically to the drainage

[@em_pen]

This is the comment I was looking for :D I'd love to know if the wall is still good all this time later? I'm preparing the toilet walls for painting and found some mould under the wallpaper, not sure if I should replace the plaster board or just clean it up and paint over it... tempting after seeing this, but I'm sure the wiser thing to do is to replace it all and do it properly. At least I know the leak that caused it is gone!

[@IsaBilal]

It will return because it's still growing behind the built-in unit he can't move.

[@Napoleon-Blownapart]

Had mold on toilet plaster board wall. Used HG Mold remover and then used Zinsser Gardz to seal and harden the board after cleaning. Painted over with Dulux Easycare. All good a year later.

[@Petertronic]

Other brands are available! I've used the Polycell mould killer for years - and never had mould return where I've applied it. Excellent and useful video!

[@dafsijonese9004]

My

[@carpii]

Ive tried a lot of mould products, but the best Ive found is HG mould remover foam spray. Its amazing stuff and the foam makes it easier to use than a thinner spray. Ronseal also do an anti mould paint in transparent, which is handy if the existing wall is not white

[@danielethier2015]

Thanks kindly for all of your hard work and dedication Charlie. 20+ years in the business and am a big fan of Zinsser products when tough approaches are needed. I've also used alkyd primer with outstanding results..under different situations! I advice all who wish to treat wood prior to painting to use shellac base BIN(not water base) as it truly avoids future bleeding. Outstanding content!! Greetings from Canada

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks so much Daniel. I'm always humbled to hear positive things from a pro and from Canada no less! Completely agree. I love BIN - I prime everything with it these days. Only time I don't use it is in the heat of the summer when it dries before you can get it off the brush! I was underwhelmed with 123 when I used it on my wardrobe build kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqrPdZiHjdtkoZI although a painter on my Discord forum says 123 Plus is much better. Thanks again 👊

[@bitTorrenter]

The Zinsser BIN is fantastic at blocking in stains, dries super quick and doesn't bleed through when you paint over with emulsion, unlike when using an oil based stain blocker or even 1-2-3 which is water based. This has been my experience.

[@tonydampworks469]

Charlie, well done its a good video and will help those suffering from the effects of condensation, and yes the Zinsser shellac sealer stain block is close to awesome on condensation mould and on salt damp affected chimney stacks. only other thing to add is ensure anyone doing the works, opens the windows and doors to ventilate and aid drying times reducing any airborne odours or moulds

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Tony. A lot of people have got quite upset about the procedures, saying you can't contain mould like this and the whole wall needs to be stripped back to brickwork and re-rendered. I personally think the main battle is eradicating the source of the problem, and I've done a video on this bit.ly/3glMu6H

[@joeslacker1020]

@@CharlieDIYte How necessary is the degreaser and cleaner? I'm aiming to clean and paint some vinyl and laminent surfaces.

[@amyjorgensen2876]

I came here looking for tips for repainting my bathroom and got unexpected tips for how to fix up my dad’s flat when he moves out, can’t get him to stop smoking inside! Thank you for all the info

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome Amy. Yes Zinsser B-I-N is your saviour there 👍

[@nickyscott383]

HG MOULD CLEANER is my go to product....fantastic results....mould disappears once treated/sprayed. 👍

[@DB-kv5mb]

Hg cleaner is brilliant stuff I use it in a lot of grotty flats I often work in , also why wait till you have mould? Particularly in shower etc. I spray this in my 2 showers each day , not a trace of mould

[@caskwith]

@@DB-kv5mb It's just bleach in a fancy bottle.

[@DB-kv5mb]

I agree but I don't pay for it

[@Woodkin007]

Live in a bungalow with my 2 kids and wife. Had terrible problem with mould and damp. Turns out the solution was putting a spring door closer on the kitchen and bathroom doors to stop steam escaping. Worked a treat

[@CharlieDIYte]

And keeping some windows open in those rooms for the moisture to escape. Have you watched this kzbin.info/www/bejne/inqnk2CmmbShjq8 ?

[@lianpate436]

I work with a lot of people who are suffering from mould in their rented social-housing homes. I went to look for the NHS link and guidance because from what is in the video it would be CLEAR to the landlord that tackling this level of mould is a job for professionals. What happens in most cases is that elderly or unwell tenants are told to sort it themselves because it's their lifestyle that is causing it. However it seems that very specific guidance on 1m has now been removed and the page is also redirected away from the NHS. Interesting that's happened, and the suspicious in me thinks this may be because once the NHS give clear guidance on their website, then this leaves the door wide open for councils to have to deal with it as a health issue, which puts it at a higher priority than just a housing defect.

[@alicedunstan1441]

Got a tip from a friend and I used old bleach (3+ years old one 2y after expiration date). It removed the mold but the bonus was no bad bleach smell at all. Fresh bleach has strong chlorine smell this old one does not smell at all and it still works against mold.

[@robbiepilot]

Thanks very much Charlie, used your suggested method and materials to treat mould round some window areas where there had not been enough ventilation during the winter months. You are certainly right about coverage of stains etc by the Zinsser!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Peter. Take a look at this video if you have a moment bit.ly/3glMu6H The paint is fantastic but at the end of the day you need to reduce the conditions where the condensation can return.

[@andyfearn6609]

The BIN works well..... as long as you know it has zero workability.... you have to be very quick with the roller.... and even quicker with a brush.... it does sand easy enough..... so removing bush and roller marks isn't too bad. Thanks for posting :)

[@jamesfurz7406]

Thin with meths

[@alwayscurious413]

great video - very helpful for us DIY'ers who need things spelling out - looks like good product too. Helpful also to see your brush cleaning approach - I do the very same with sets of containers of older cleaner used to get rid of the bulk of the crud followed by a last stage clean with the neat solution (that then gets tipped into the reservoir.) Everyone does this differently so great to see at least one approach made clear.

[@asl333]

I'm really surprised that the Zinsser Mould remover didn't do a particularly good job of removing the mould from the wall. When I've used HG Mould killer, there is literally no sign of any mould once applied and washed off...!

[@thebushyone]

Hi Charlie, really think you should do a video on general painting practices. i.e. where to start (ceiling, walls, etc). How to do edges, skirting board.. With lockdown, a lot of people are currently do a lot of painting jobs. I was painting the other day and the wife asked me why I was painting the ceiling first. Some people just don't know where to start.

[@gordonalbert6972]

Bravo! great demonstration on proper mold abatement and proper mold resistant painting. Good job!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Gordon. So far, it's doing a great job.

[@caskwith]

Tip for your used brush cleaner. Use 2 jars, 1 dirty, one "clean". Put the brush cleaner into the dirty jar and leave it to settle, after a couple of weeks the paint will have sunk to the bottom and you can decant it off carefully into another jar for use in the future. I bought 1 litre of brush probably 10 years ago, I still have half of it left because I recycle it this way.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Agreed. I did this here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6rZHdmop2Vrbc but haven't got round to it yet with the jar featured in this video 👍

[@caskwith]

@@CharlieDIYte So you did, I spotted my comment on that video too lol. Oh well, hopefully someone will see the comment and go to your vid which explains it better than me.

[@tombeer123]

Zinsser have the most amazing products, I only use BIN too as my primer on bare timber, no messing with knot fluid etc Great video yet again, too. Thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍

[@MephProduction]

@petra same happens with traditional knotting. but the difference is you can't use a water based paint on top of knotting. (some of the hybrids you can such has Fastflow, and Aqua)

[@kestrelnetchemu6611]

Hi Charlie.. Thank you so very much for the wonderful videos you make.. sooo helpful.. I have a very small poorly ventilated bathroom with unsealed plaster.. Unfortunately the plaster has been bare for some considerable time and has mould growing on it.. Please can you tell me what I need to do to seal it so that the mould will not come through..the walls will be painted not tiled..( unless tiling is the best way forward).. If you have already covered this topic what is the title of the video please.. Thanks again.. Kes

[@johnwayne210]

I'm a painter for 20 years iv never used any type of mould paint. The best and easy way is water down blech

[@clarenicola1]

Really? ....i know of people who've tried this and the problem reoccurred?.

[@ThaiSoup39]

@@clarenicola1 I used diluted tea-tree oil, stopped the fungus dead in its tracks :) Also, surely he needs to deal with the ventilation problem?

[@clarenicola1]

@@ThaiSoup39 thanks ,i just might give that ago and yes the circulation definitely needs addressing

[@Kingcarparpeggio]

I had a big problem in my rental property. The stupid person that lived there used a tumble drier with no external vent. Spoke to my local painter. Here’s what he told me to do. Wash down with strong bleach solution and get as much mould off as you can. Let it dry for a few days and then apply oil based undercoat and then emulsion over as usual. Done the trick.....never returned. Another tip I picked up to avoid this situation in the first place was a three part instruction. 1. Ventilation...2. Ventilation...3. More Ventilation. Wouldn’t waste money on the stuff he’s using here. Probably genuine but mis-guided.

[@aklouslibby563]

@@Kingcarparpeggio Hi I am a student and I rent a room in a sheared house and at the back of my wardrobe and along the wall near the skirting board I seem to get condensation and there is a little bit of black mould I am spoken to my landlord but it just goes through one ear and out of the other haha. he tells me to have the window open. yes l am doing that my little sparrow so I looked at the paint that was on the wall it was a semi scene on wallpaper so I peeled it off and I have have cleaned at the skirting board and the wall and it seems to be doing the trick. what I'm asking you for my friend is advice do you think having wallpaper on the wall and being painted over has caused the problem hope you get back to me as I am going to have to to redecorate that wall when I leave ok thank you yours Dean

[@farhorizons3901]

A solution of Sodium Percarbonate (active used in OXY products) either sprayed on or mopped on is a very effective killer and cleaner of mould. Also very cheap and does not leave any residue.

[@Africa-d8w]

I have tried everything. The easiest way is using 50/50 water and bleach and put it in a small tray and use 5 in painting brush and apply bleach just as if you're painting on the mold and they will magically disapear. Sometimes you dont even need to repaint it because the mold just cleared up. Happy mold hunting😅 Always wear protection like face shield, gogles, mask, gloves and etc..

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work Mike. 👌

[@JenGenz1]

Tackling this project soon. Mildew accumulation on bathroom ceiling. Can't wait to duplicate your methods. Thank you.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Well done Jen and thanks for the comment. Yes, glad to report a year later it hasn't come back kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ulo2p9qJigobM When you've done it, have a window open when bathing and showering off you can and squeegee the shower after use. It makes a MASSIVE difference.

[@superiorbeing95]

I love the term "historic brush cleaner"

[@rhysdiment7261]

Hello, thanks for this great video, I'm sure it will help with our mould problem. Ours is fairly small and only (currently) topping the skirting board in the corner of 2 rooms. Both on the same exterior wall. It's currently painted with Silk paint. Would you suggest, as well as cleaning, sanding the top off the silk surface?? Thank you

[@pinksandvibes3049]

He looks so prepared and professional! Bless him . I am moving to a new flat which my boyfriend gave me and it is full of mould everywhere! I hope we can get ride of them!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Barbara, take a look at this video if you have a chance kzbin.info/www/bejne/inqnk2CmmbShjq8 The key is getting your humidity levels down, and you should buy a couple of hygrometers so you can monitor those levels. Then make sure you have plenty of air circulating the flat.

[@philscraftcorner]

I have a job coming up in a wet roo. Where they say they get persistent mould on the ceiling right above the shower. My answer was going to be use zinsser stain block then saw the mould resistant paint. Of course you already have a video covering this. How has this held up over time? I have of course advised them to keep the room ventilated as much as possible and to run their extractor for a good few hours after using the shower.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Exactly mate, as discussed here kzbin.info/www/bejne/inqnk2CmmbShjq8. You should forward them this video. It's almost entirely a lifestyle thing, mould. I squeegee the entire shower including tired walls, glass screen and tray after each shower. It takes about 1/2 a litre of water down the drain that would otherwise have gone back into the air. I leave the window open and the room gets so little moisture out doesn't even stream up the mirror. Half an hour later you wouldn't even know we'd been in there. The paint is holding up pretty well even though it's in a poorly ventilated area behind that cupboard. I'd be lying if I didn't say there's some sort of pattern etched into the paint, akin to mould spores but it's a pattern only and there's still no sign of mould. Your problem is going to be getting the ceiling propery dried out after you've treated the mould, prior to repainting as you can bet they'll be using it right up until you get there!

[@philscraftcorner]

@@CharlieDIYte cheers. Sound advice as always

[@clintmannion5598]

Bins is the best stuff on the market great stuff 2 use drys really fast and blocks stains really well

[@kuzuriii]

Thanks for the video , this guy knows he's talking

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👌👊

[@isyt1]

I would have treated the mould before brushing and sanding. Otherwise you’re spreading mould spores surely

[@vinorob]

I wondered that

[@gina4319]

@@vinorob Zinsser Do they have a spray for wondering?

[@bield7]

Used Zinsser in our bathroom and it lasted about 8 months before mould reappeared. We fitted a PIV system and have had no problems with condensation anywhere in the house since.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Good work. Yes it can only do so much if the source of the mould hasn't been tackled.

[@bield7]

@@CharlieDIYte Zinnser is good stuff though. Thanks for the vids; keep ‘em coming :)

[@cainedoesprintingnow3799]

Perma white also comes in a Matt finish and can be tinted as well pop to your local Dulux decorator centre and ask for more information.

[@cs_fl5048]

We use the Zinsser 123 product here in Florida with our latex paint and it is GREAT as a primer KILZ is good too, but doesn't cover quite as well, but since WHITE is the common colour (Florida White Coat) the 123 which is whiter and covers better is preferred.

[@tubbst2367]

I use zinsser bin all the time, for sealing stains mainly, the brush I use for spot priming is left to go hard, a few hard taps and a wire brush over the bristles and it's ready to go, it literally comes off like a powder.

[@CharlieDIYte]

That's interesting. I'd never thought to let it go hard but have plenty of wire brushes so I'll try that next time. Even with the brush cleaner though it cleans off much easier than a solvent based paint does. Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@wr03nyb]

Great video but you should use mould killer first to kill spores as sanding would send them into the air to land on other areas and risk transfering the problem or for others to breath in. As for zinsser products one of the best on the market I have used and sold them for many years.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Fair point. Pretty sure I was just following the instructions given by Zinsser. Also, mould needs an RH of over 60% to grow, but I take your point that we shouldn't be spreading it around.

[@chunkymonkey55555]

Just emulated your instructions on my own job, worked amazing thanks! Found BIN primer amazing also, had to wear mask though, the vapour is pretty intense from the stuff? Like you, I using nothing but now for priming. Ty

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad to hear it. Yes BIN is fabulous stuff. 👍

[@adonisuk]

The best ever mould spray is Kilrock mould spray, available from The Range or Home bargains for 1.99 spray it and leave it, no scrubbing required....just saying

[@alliblackman5020]

I normally use HG but I'll give this a go for sure. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Jupiterwind]

Thank you so much.

[@darrenwilliams7741]

Would it of been cheaper and better just to use zinsser mould killer primer paint instead of the spray's and stain block primer?

[@richardbirkett697]

Some caulking in the vertical gap between the two cupboards, would have mostly likely stopped the air from circulating into the area you just painted.

[@makhan4908]

Bollocks!

[@makhan4908]

I usually use water based gloss on mouldy walls and ceilings to stop any further damp coming through, then apply a coat of emulsion when it’s dry. You’ll never get mould in your bathroom again

[@CharlieDIYte]

Glad you hear that although you still need to concentrate on reducing moisture build up and maximise ventilation. 👍

[@jeandoyle9808]

Thank you, so informative, are we able to wallpaper after the paint job? We are having a PIV unit fitted in a couple of weeks, but have lots of mould behind the bed and in the kitchen behind the fridge freezer

[@moniquesamuel-jones125]

Hi Charlie. Yet another brilliant and extremely helpful video. Especially as I am preparing to sort out my kitchen wall and ceiling following a leak from the bathroom, once everything dries out of course. Is the zinsser products suitable for wallpaper. As, like you we live in an old, stone house and I have a wallpapered alcove that has a similar issue due to lack of airflow.

[@andycooper2745]

Another great video 😀 Always really informative and easy to understand for us DIY'ers 👍Would you recommend any different or additional steps for a bathroom ceiling?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Here's the update video Andy kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ulo2p9qJigobM No I think the same principle applies. You need a paint that's impermeable to moisture and preferably has a biocide in it. Check out Zinsser Ceiling Pro 5 in 1 As the name suggests it's got everything in it without the need for priming.

[@makhan4908]

No

[@rafalzygmuntowicz235]

Nice video 👍 Would you recommend this set for bathroom?

[@alrockman2131]

Pretty good video, we have mould on beedroom wall above & around window in box room which seems to be only happening since house was insulated, walks are not damp so no idea why it's happening, I've used vinegar on mould to get rid of most of it so would the BIN & Perma White be ideal for the wall with the bit of mould left on it

[@CharlieDIYte]

Sorry to hear that. I suspect the insulation isn't continuous around the window reveals so you've got cold bridging happening. You can help the situation by managing your humidity levels. Take a look at this vid bit.ly/3glMu6H

[@qkayani]

I feel what would really help is anti condensation paint which doesn't get as cold as normal emulsion. I followed the steps in the video using zinsser for primer and over coat. The walls are wet with condensation (dryer near outside walls) I feel if I used an anti condensation paint it would have been better. I can't see anyone reviewing anti condensation paints. If Charlie can do this this would be great, ie dry zone, ronseal etc and use a kettle or source of steam to see if they Condensate or not

[@makhan4908]

Get a life

[@nopt1118]

Hi Charlie, thanks for another great video Sorry my question only has a secondary relation to the topic; what colour is that beautiful f&b colour and how did you tint the zinsser to match it? Thanks.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Your welcome - thanks for the comment! Yes of course, it's School Room White, the only colour we could find to match Farrow and Ball Railings that we recently painted the kitchen units kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl7Hq3lqfZWeo5o. We don't use Farrow and Ball as it's expensive and I don't think the coverage is great so I tend to go to my local Johnstone's Decorators Centre and get their paint tinted to the Farrow and Ball colour. They also deliver which is great so I just phoned them up and asked them to tint the can of Perma White to this colour.

[@nopt1118]

Charlie DIYte That’s massive help, as usual. Thanks Charlie. Wish you and your family safety from the virus. Good luck.

[@CharlieDIYte]

@@nopt1118 You too 🤞👍

[@leejenkinson5882]

Hi, love how easy to follow and simple this guide is but can i ask how or where did you get the painted tinted to match. Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Lee. I got mine tinted at Johnstone's Decorators Centre. Just Google your nearest although I believe they're closed right now. Brewers also do it.

[@leejenkinson5882]

Thankyou 👍

[@marytolhurst5165]

Lee, just what I was going to ask!

[@loum9977]

Hello! Great video thank you. Can you paint normal paint over the top of the derma white please? Save getting it tinted so I can use in multiple rooms. Thanks

[@KatsKats96720]

I’ve only used vinegar in Florida cause bleach didn’t do squat here 😂😂😂 it came back days later, but the vinegar killed it for nearly a year before it started showing again.

[@bloochoob]

This is perfect, exactly what I was looking for, so off to get some BIN tomorrow. Cheers! 😊

[@CharlieDIYte]

And the best thing, it hasn't come back kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6ulo2p9qJigobM

[@GemmaD83]

Does it not just go mouldy again when you put the seat back?

[@steveday4797]

You must have been reading my mind, I've got to attack the mould in my bathroom

[@TheGazmondo]

The washing machine dryer etc was the source of the mould.

[@roadie6565]

Thanks Charlie, just what I needed to know, impressed by all your DIY videos.😀

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Paul. I really appreciate that and generally your support of the channel 👍

[@joeslacker1020]

@@CharlieDIYte Bro will zinsser Mold Killing Primer work for a wooden porous floorboards? It says only for non porous but I'm not sure why that would matter. Thanks a million for the video.

[@carolinecotterill3160]

Thank you for this video you have used the exact same products that I’m currently using. Could you advise whether you should use a flocked or foam roller for applying the Zinsser Perma White - thank you.

[@TL-xw6fh]

This is really a Zinsser promotional video.

[@twoshedsjackson6478]

Zinnser is truly brilliant stuff. BIN is the only primer I use and no, I don't have any connection with them.

[@MikeNJillPotter]

Hi Charlie, noticed the skirting board in the corner of my porch was showing signs of damp. So took the skirting board off and right in the corner where the damp was there is an area about 1" diameter where the waterproof membrane is missing, if that makes sense. What is the best way to repair this to stop the damp ? Great videos by the way and I will be studying the one where you replace the skirting boards. That is when I have repaired the problem. Thank you

[@lynnedelacy2841]

Killrock Mould spray is brilliant only £1.99 spray liberally and wipe

[@voodoomotion5855]

Brilliant video Charlie and very reassuring to see it's working well 18 months later! Our dehumidifier has helped a lot this winter, maintaining 55%, might aim for 50% next year. Would you recommend this treatment and the perma-white for window reveals, just up to the exterior corner? Cheers

[@CharlieDIYte]

Hi, good to hear from you. 55% is a good figure 👌 Yes Perma White would be good around the reveals. Just check the texture or sheen compared to the rest of the wall though as it is quite a high sheen paint. 👊

[@voodoomotion5855]

@@CharlieDIYte wonderful thanks! Yes it probably will look a lot different. We considered a thin layer of insulation behind some casing but it might trap humidity. Perma white contrasting against another paint might give a similar effect minus the carpentry 😂 👊

[@briancorey8838]

Any updates on how the Bin and permawhite is working out? About to do this job myself Thanks, great channel

[@CharlieDIYte]

Still looking good Brian. There are some very slightly darker areas of white suggesting new mould trying to form or perhaps the treated areas trying to fight through but you have to look very closely to see it and it's still a pretty badly ventilated area. It's a 99% improvement. I'll do an update video on this shortly 👍🏻

[@briancorey8838]

@@CharlieDIYte thanks keep up the good work, invaluable videos

[@antb3334]

Hi Charlie. Can you use the shellac B.i.N straight over Gyproc filler to seal to avoid mist coating the filler and adding even more moisture to an error with an existing issue?

[@Logicalx]

Ideal video as I need to do this! Thanks

[@CharlieDIYte]

Brilliant. Glad to hear it and thanks for the comment 👍

[@WeeWillyWeiner]

I would want to tackle the cause and would put silica gel packs down the back of the unit to help reduce humidity and stop it coming back otherwise you will be removing mould and repainting again in few years. Much easier to replace the silica gels every year or so...

[@jstubbs8016]

nice info there charlie , appreciate all your vids.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks 👍

[@carolinepark4033]

I’m continually confused as to which Zinsser primer to use- BIN or Bullseye 123? Have found BIN horrible to use- drags badly and caused water based topcoat to chip easily on kitchen cabinets. I’m using permawhite as a topcoat on walls wood and mdf. Zinsser website says Bullseye 123 (walls are flaky 50/50 bare plaster/paint. Have sealed edges with Zinsser PeelStop.) Any advice very much appreciated. 😊

[@albanosilva378]

Hi Charlie, PROBLEMS with SOUND at 4.28 to 4.42. Anyway good video.Thanks for Posting.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks for pointing that out. I've invested in a new Seinheiser levalier mic and I've clearly messed up with the stereo and mono settings in this segment.

[@videomaster8580]

Great video. is it OK to strip off the affected wallpaper, and paint the wall surface. And just not re paper? Thanks!

[@teeslifebudgetingadulting7982]

Just the thought I have to leave my house go buy all this stuff ...then come home and sort my wall out OMG!!! Thanks though... Any tip for window SIL that has spores?

[@CharlieDIYte]

Check out this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/inqnk2CmmbShjq8 I suggest you get some Hygrometers just to keep an eye on humidity levels around the house. You want them no more than 60% There are some easy steps you can take to reduce the build up of mould as discussed in the vid. For your sill, I would give it a good clean, and a spray with the mould killer if you've bought it now, but you could have some cold bridging in the window recess which won't help. If the windows get a lot of condensation, consider getting a Karcher window vac. Longer term you want to maximise ventilation and air circulation around the house.

[@ratchriat1716]

I toatly agree Charlie b I n primer is the answer for any paint project.

[@angeladawn805]

I've just returned a tin of Zinsser paint, as the can didn't state that it had no/low VOC. I'm in New Zealand, and the labelling doesn't seem as user friendly as in the UK.

[@gckw]

Hi Charlie, great video as always, any reason why don't you use Zinsser 123 which is water based & doesn't have the same smell as the BIN, especially indoors?

[@MephProduction]

Bulls eye isn't suitable for mold

[@36thurlow]

Excellent video, very informative. If you don't mind could you tell me how the walls held up since you recorded the video, have you seen the mold return? Cheers

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks. I think I need to do a video on this as a few people have asked me this. I've just checked and the wall is still completely mould free. It's not totally blemish free if I'm honest in the sense that there are small circular type marks in places where the paint has gone a very slightly different colour, although they're subtle and you've have to really peer closer up to see them. Overall however it's held up very well.

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

Hello. To prevent mold, i just add a little lime in the paint. Simple and cheap.

[@CharlieDIYte]

Interesting tip. Thanks for that. 👍🏻

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

@@CharlieDIYte Lime is a very powerfull antimicrobian. It was used to kill fungi and bacteria. Here they also used lime as paint.

[@timwyld573]

If one was to paint the wall in another colour....i assume you just prime it with the normal red can and then paint on your colour and only use perma white if you want a white finish?

[@nicolelouis3361]

This was very helpful for my basement thank you

[@CharlieDIYte]

You're welcome, Nicole. Thanks for the comment and good luck with the work.

[@ZTheLastViking]

I got some windowsill mold coming in the winter now because of the condensation. I was freaking out for a second because I didn't know it was easily fixable

[@markdyer9051]

Some good points to try mentioned in this video but aren't you spreading mould spores around the room by brushing & sanding before spraying the mould killer?

[@stefenJ35]

This video is a landlords wet dream!

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

ANOTHER GOOD VIDEO, THANKS CHARLIE

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Malcolm. I'm doing an update video on this, this week so keep an eye out for it 👍

[@CanonPaulHamilton]

I have an outdoor summer house in the garden....we get bad mould and I bleach it every year but it always returns. Will these methods work for something like this?

[@MarkHill-v9e]

I used this exact mould paint for my shower room, I have good supply air and an upgraded extract but after 3 months I have mould again on the ceiling

[@CharlieDIYte]

That shouldn't have happened. Maybe try squeegeeing the shower screen walls and tray to remove any moisture after showering. That's what I do.

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Here are my positive experiences with mould removing . One of my garage boxes had serious mould on the concrete ceiling. Put some old trainers, cap and goggles and cleaned the ceiling with a hard brush and highly concentrated bleach/water mixture. Had to step out of the garage box for several times and it was one of the worst jobs I ever did, cost me around € 1.50 (btw I am bald so no harm done to my hair, clothes though were totally bleached white ;- ) Let the ceiling dry over night. Gave it a coat of Alabastine Mould Paint (white) , NOW THIS IS NOT YOUR ENGLISH ALABASTINE, cause that name was already taken as a brand outside the Netherlands. In England (UK) it's called Polycell. Belgium and France - Polyfilla, Germany - Molto . It's from Akzo Nobel, which is Dutch. Price was around € 50 ,- After it was done, I rented the garagebox out and last summer I got it back after 5 years, not a single spot of mould. Garagebox has no heating, not attached to a house, no electricity, is also a corner box so extra c old in the winter, and The Netherlands is, like Britain, famous for its rain and high humidity. Go Alabastine !! (not sponsored)

[@CharlieDIYte]

Wow, what a job and actually this shows that if you treat the surface and I guess make it non-absorbent even if you don't take the underlying cause, the mould is unlikely to take hold again. Does the Alabastine have a fungicide in it?

[@RS-Amsterdam]

@@CharlieDIYte www.karwei.nl/assortiment/alabastine-2in1-muurverf-badkamer-en-keuken-schimmelbestendig-1-l/p/B457611 It is from a Dutch DIY shop, run it to an online translator and have a look. I did make 2 extra holes in the back wall under the ceiling, so there is air-circulation from the front (above the door) and the back (2 holes with a grid - size of a 1.5 x a brick)

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Ì can tell you another story with another box that had a wall with moisture penetration. Put some water resistant coating on the outside but it was not enough. Found this basement coating, so good, put that on the inside, needs to be finished in 45 minutes and turns into a sort of plastic coating. Great stuff, totally took away the problem, garage is super dry. This is the coating, maybe handy for the future ;-) www.gamma.nl/assortiment/aquaplan-kelder-epoxy-4-liter/p/B025951?channable=e47560.MDI1OTUx&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp6algOOc6AIVUUHTCh3-kQC9EAQYASABEgJwWPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@jillchinnt]

I'm having some mold issues in my bathroom. I also bought the Alabastine for when I'm done with it. But I noticed that there's mold under the layer of paint that I have now. Do you think it's necessary to first remove that layer of paint? Do you have any recommendations on how to do that?

[@RS-Amsterdam]

@@jillchinnt Well Jill what I did first and that was one of the shittiest jobs I ever did, was cleaning the ceiling (in my case) with water and a lot of bleach, so much that after the job my old black trainers were 80% white. I used goggles and a mouth piece and stepped outside every 3 to 4 minutes. Butt it came clean off. I would never ever used it OVER mould ! So if it is still under and coming through you might have to remove it clean it and do it agian but first do some tests how to get it of cause I have never heard about people taking it off. Good luck. A nice Corona job IMO ;-)

[@mml1224]

y buy this expensive stuff, all you need is hyrodgen peroxide or white vinegar/bakin soda mixture, right?

[@ledachild965]

It looks great! Does it work on top of wallpaper, or do I have t remove the wall paper, clean, and only then apply the Zinsser Mould Resistant Paint?

[@CharlieDIYte]

I massively recommend you get your free copy of Zinssers Pocket Guide. There's a whole page on wallpaper: 1) wallpaper must be smooth clean dry and well adhered to the wall behind. So once you've cleaned off the mould, assuming you can without the wall paper peeling, let it properly dry. Also try and tackle the source of the mould to prevent it returning. I've done a video on that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/inqnk2CmmbShjq8 2) prime with Zinsser Wallpaper Cover-up Sealer. Allow a minimum 4 hrs dry time. Dark colours may require a second coat 15-30 mins after the first using a wet on wet technique with a lightly loaded short pile mohair roller.3) Decorate with 2 coats of Zinsser Perma White Interior Matt or satin or Zinsser All Clean. 😉👍

[@ledachild965]

@@CharlieDIYte Thank you!

[@chrisjames5188]

What would be the reason to get an expert? I keep getting mould patches on different walls in my attic over last 6 months. Keeps coming back and well over a space of 1 mitre.

[@Chalkster1]

How much did that cost you for that small area I wud say £250 ?

[@lemonteapot1061]

I have some on my bedroom ceiling where our old sofits and insulation wasn’t good - now all fixed. But it’s not a smooth ceiling, so should I sand it as it will never be a smooth surface?

[@eppityrrell8236]

Hi Charlie I have an electric vent in my bathroom any advice on how to close it as it's very draughty in winter thanks

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks Charlie, as always a very good video......take care as always

[@srw_cricket2976]

Hi Charlie, have you considered a thermal liner such as Wallrock kv600 or have you found the Zinsser addresses the root cause?

[@lauren2911]

Wow - Brilliant on all fronts - thanks!

[@CharlieDIYte]

Thanks Lauren! At the end of the day this paint is brilliant but you need to tackle the cause of the mould to ensure it doesn't reform further down the line.

[@chandupatel8156]

Good to know. Hi Charlie, my back bedroom gets condensation, in winter months, how do I stop it after cleaning, and cure it

[@CharlieDIYte]

You need to watch this my friend kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJPXmp1-gN5ljNE Ventilation and keeping rh below 60% is crucial. Get yourself a couple of hygrometers from Amazon and start from there. I suspect bathroom moisture is partly to blame. Open a window when showering or get a dehumidifier if you haven't got a window, and squeegee down the shower area after each use. You'll kill half your moisture problems instantly doing that.👌👊

[@lym3204]

Why didn't you use the Zinsser Mold Killing Primer instead of the Zinsser BIN?