{"id":382,"date":"2022-12-07T08:46:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T08:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometourseries.com\/?p=382"},"modified":"2023-04-29T08:43:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T08:43:16","slug":"can-you-paint-drylok-over-mold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometourseries.com\/can-you-paint-drylok-over-mold\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Paint Drylok Over Mold?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yes. You can paint Drylok over mold, however it should only be painted over once the necessary steps have been taken to treat and remove the underlying issue.<\/p>\n
While Drylok is designed to prevent water from penetrating through foundation walls, it will not remove existing mold or mildew.<\/p>\n
Simply ignoring the problem and painting straight over it is not recommended as it can only prevent further fungus from growing. Painting straight on top of mold<\/a> or mildew can still cause issues in your home.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Hiding it under paint can solve the problem initially, but mold and mildew will always<\/a> manage to resurface. That is why it is important you deal with it at the source.<\/p>\n Once you have identified the root of the problem, there are effective ways to remove the stains left behind.<\/p>\n So, first you must find where the moisture is coming from because you cannot kill mold or mildew with water-resistant paints and primers like Drylok alone.<\/p>\n You can easily treat it with a cleaning solution and scrubbing the marks off the wall or surface it\u2019s living on.<\/p>\n Once it has been properly removed, you can go in with Drylok and paint over the clean wall. This should stop any more moisture from penetrating through and any mold or mildew returning.<\/p>\n To spot mold or mildew, look out for either black, gray, or brown spots on walls and surfaces or even white, orange and greenish\/purple spots.<\/p>\n Check all doors and windows for leaks or tears in any insulation. You should also ensure you don\u2019t have any other leaks in your bathtub, toilets or faucets.<\/p>\n Basically, identify anywhere that could be letting moisture in or where there could be a moisture build-up.<\/p>\n To prevent further damp, ensure the humidity level in every room is normal and the rooms are properly ventilated.<\/p>\n Condensation in bathrooms is a big contributor to mold and mildew so make sure you\u2019re opening windows and turning on bathroom fans\/ vents if you have them when using the shower.<\/p>\n It is also a good idea to do the same in the kitchen when cooking to avoid any moisture build-up.<\/p>\n Yes, Drylok helps to prevent the development of mold and mildew because it is designed to prevent water from penetrating through foundation walls<\/a>.<\/p>\n The product provides an \u2018inert coating\u2019 which means it does not promote the growth of mold or mildew. Additionally, Drylok Extreme consists of an additive called \u2018mildewcide\u2019 which acts to further prevent the potential for mold or mildew to grow under paint.<\/p>\n While materials like concrete and cinder blocks that often make up the foundation of our homes are solid, sturdy materials, they are actually very porous. This can be the perfect place for moisture to push through into your home, leaving ugly stains on your walls and surfaces.<\/p>\n Drylok works by penetrating these pores and creating a strong protective layer within the surface in order to block water from inside and outside your home, from breaking through the surface.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to distinguish though, that paint does not kill mold<\/a> or mildew, and it will not destroy the source of the moisture.<\/p>\n If you do not resolve the issue in your home that is causing the build-up of moisture and creating mold, it will find a way to continue to grow somewhere else.<\/p>\n Before painting Drylok over a mold-infested area, use a cleaning solution such as bleach to scrub away the existing mold<\/a> or mildew stains. Then, painting a masonry waterproofing material such as Drylok over the clean wall.<\/p>\n Once the stains have been removed, Drylok will prevent any further moisture penetrating the surface and causing mold or mildew to grow.<\/p>\nDoes Drylok prevent mold?<\/strong><\/h2>\n