A specialist has explained how the seemingly harmless paint job can make spores spread further.
Brits have been warned to avoid painting over black mould or run the risk of it spreading across the walls in their home.
Although your first instinct may be to get rid of mould spots as quickly as possible - simply painting it won't solve anything. That's according to Jamie Hancox, painting expert and managing director at paint brand Tikkurila, who has issued an urgent warning as to why this isn’t a good idea. If you have spotted mould spots, then uncovering the root cause of the growth and solving it is crucial when dealing with your mould problem in the long term. Reasons can vary in severity from issues with condensation, to a leak from an upstairs bathroom.
They added: “It is critical to use a cleaning solution specifically formulated to deal with mould or you won’t kill all of the mould spores on the surface which could impact how paint adheres to the surface. After ensuring the wall is thoroughly dry, apply a mould-inhibiting primer, followed by an extra-durable topcoat paint with the same anti-mould qualities.
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