Mould on the ceiling (bathroom)

[Ironhead]

So how can I get rid of an on going problem with mould on the ceiling above my shower. I have tried painting over it. Using bleech and scrubbing it.

I always run the fan when I am using the shower and leave door open after to vent the room. There are tiles most of the way up the walls.

Other than completely redoing the ceiling, ripping down the drywall.
Is there any thing else I can do.

Does anyone have any suggestions.

Thank you.

 

[CalgaryJenn]

If you can get rid of it temporarily, try using bathroom paint. It resists moisture a little better than regular interior paint.
Thats what I had to do when I lived in Windsor with all the humidity.

 

[HeMadeMeDoIt]

So how can I get rid of an on going problem with mould on the ceiling above my shower. I have tried painting over it. Using bleech and scrubbing it.

I always run the fan when I am using the shower and leave door open after to vent the room. There are tiles most of the way up the walls.

Other than completely redoing the ceiling, ripping down the drywall.
Is there any thing else I can do.

Does anyone have any suggestions.

Thank you.

Glad you brought it up. I have the same problem and like you i have the fan on 24/7 and a window open all summer. I just don't get how it fucking happens!

 

[sarahpassion]

You should use bleach to clean the mold, then go to a paint store, they have a special primer, that will block the mold. Then use a paint made especially for bathrooms to paint over it.

After that there is daily shower spray that you can use a few squirts after each shower it should kill the bacteria.

 

[Walk Softly]

Another thing that helps is a little squeegee to get rid of the water clinging to the sides of the shower after you're done. There are ones made just for this that even come with a little stick-on hook for your shower. This helps the bathroom dry out quicker after a shower.

Also, is your bathroom fan big enough for the size of your bathroom and is the vent clogged/bent sharply/too long?

Good luck

 

[Sonny]

If you have to remove the gyproc, check to see if the water pipes to the shower are running above it over the ceiling part in question. Could be that condensation from a pipe above it is the cause, and painting is then not the cure.

If there is condensation from the pipes, then buy foam pipe tubing cover from Home Depot.

 

[tedsweettangv]

Talk to a restoration company. My last place had that and when the painters came in they spayed a product on it which name escapes me right now. The guy said if you don't use it the stain keeps coming back even through paint etc. If I can remember the name I will post it here but most painters and drywallers should know what it is.

 

[willow]

Microbial Shield

I work for a company here in Halifax and we deal with this problem everyday. We use a product called Aegis Microbial Shield..It can be sprayed on virtually anything and makes it resistent to germs, mold, bacteria, viruses, mildew...etc...


We use it in hospitals, clinics, buses, walls, carpets, offices and homes etc..The surface that you apply it to becomes completely resistent..example if you touch a doorknob that was treated, and someone behind you uses that same doorknob, they would never pick up any germs, viruses that you may have left behind. It can't be seen, or washed off..You can still clean as normal and you won't wash it off...It's safe to use anywhere but near food..

We may have applicators out west..Just look up the website

www.aegiscanada.ca

Hope this helps

Willow

 

[turquine]

Your problem may be a lot more extensive than just the bathroom.

Often, signs of mould in the bathroom are also signs of mould in your attic or wherever the fans are venting. If you're living in a house, get your ass up to the attic right away and have a poke around. If you have mould up there you might be in for an expensive exercise. I hope for the sake of your wallet you don't. If it's the attic, you'll need to have some wood and beams replaced, and you'll probably need an extra vent hole or three punched through your roof. Expect to spend a few grand, but at least you won't be paying thousands more a few years down the road when rot sets in everywhere.

 

[CalgaryJenn]

Way to ruin his week. LOL Damn you.

Your problem may be a lot more extensive than just the bathroom.

Often, signs of mould in the bathroom are also signs of mould in your attic or wherever the fans are venting. If you're living in a house, get your ass up to the attic right away and have a poke around. If you have mould up there you might be in for an expensive exercise. I hope for the sake of your wallet you don't. If it's the attic, you'll need to have some wood and beams replaced, and you'll probably need an extra vent hole or three punched through your roof. Expect to spend a few grand, but at least you won't be paying thousands more a few years down the road when rot sets in everywhere.

 

[Ironhead]

This may help....

I live in a attached townhouse in kits. No pipes above shower, no attic.

There is no window. I do have a big fan and two doors, which I leave open when I am done.

This is an on going problem, been a about a year. I tried painting over it, to no help, as it has reappeared. It is confined to one end of the bathroom where the shower is.

I think that the mould has gone into the drywall itself. I don't think spraying over it would be any help, it may be deeper?

I will go to my local hardware store and see if they have any suggestions.

Thanks

 

[Poeticus]

Embrace the mould. Paint all the walls with mould faux-texture. Store un-cured cheese on top of the toilet too.

Don't say no! Go with the flow....

 

[capitalman]

Running the fan with the door open defeats the purpose of the fan. You need to keep the bathroom door closed when running the fan to extract only the air from the bathroom. Also, make sure the venting from the fan is not blocked. Your fan might also be undersized for the size of bathroom.

The mold might possibly be in the paper now, painting/cleaning it won't stop it. If this is the case, you need to remove the drywall and replace.