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   AndyL | Jan 04, 2002 03:10am | #1

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   It should come off if scrubbed with a diluted bleach solution (1:3). Let it dry, prime with Kilz, and then paint with a mildew-resistant paint. Most paint stores can add a mildewcide to any of their paints.

   Sounds like they also need a bath fan in that bathroom, desperately! The mildew will likely come back eventually if there isn't proper ventilation.

   Andy

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   Jerry_Albrecht | Jan 04, 2002 07:12pm | #2

   *I had a similar problem with closets on outside walls. Spray the mold with Tilex mildew remover, kills it dead and bleaches it out so it won't bleed through. Another thing I did was to punch a couple of small holes in the wall and fill the cavity with spray foam. My problem was cold air was getting to the back of the drywall and causing water to condense. You may have the same type of problem. Check out this site.http://www.tilex.com/mildew_remover/tmr_faq.html

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   David_McCaulley | Jan 04, 2002 07:20pm | #3

   *The bathroom has no outside walls as it is centered in the hallway. I did a bleach solution as stated by Andy but I will try the Tilex just in case. Thank you for the help.Dave in Pa.

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   Cliff._Johnston | Jan 04, 2002 08:17pm | #4

   *Dave,Save your money on the Tilex - it's essentially dilute bleach made by the same company that makes Chlorox, if I remember correctly. It's a modern marketing ploy to separate more people from more of their money so the company can make greater profits. Of course there are some lazy people out there with lots of money to spend who don't want to dilute bleach so they buy Tilex.Cliff.

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   Terry_Branthwaite | Jan 05, 2002 02:50am | #5

   *I'm with you, Cliff. Jive bleach also works to remove the slimy crud on Northwest decks - or you can pay through the nose for the same thing in a slightly fancier jug

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   dave_hollrah | Jan 08, 2002 06:23am | #6

   *I checked through some of the former conversations regarding mold and mildew and found some good suggestions on how to beat it. But for the sake of my specific question I'd like to revive the topic.I was contacted by a customer whom I've worked for asking me to look over a wood basement with mold and mildew on the sheet rock walls. He has been given a scare by someone concerning the health issues with these conditions and I, having no experience with this type of situation, thought it may help to be able to offer some intelligent input when I meet with him. Any pointers or leads would help outDave Hollrah

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   David_McCaulley | Jan 08, 2002 06:23am | #7

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   I just got a job to put a valance in front of a shower & tub. In order to do this I had to remove all the wallpaper border near the ceiling. The rest of the bathroom was painted. It was pretty beat and had mold all over it. When I removed the wallpaper the mold was still on the wall. What is the best way to get it off or do I put a sealer on it and hope that it doesn't bleed thru when it gets damp and humid again.
   Dave in Pa.
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