HQC Anti Mould Paint, Mould Resistant | High-Hide Stain Blocking Interior/Exterior | Waterproof Mould Protection Kitchen and Bathroom Sealant | Mould Condensation Moisture and steam resistant | Anti Bacterial and Fungal, Prevent Mildew | 0.5L Dove Grey

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Asked Questions How do you treat mould on the walls before painting?Not only can mould and fungus continue to grow, but prolonged exposure can cause a variety of health issues. That is why is it's important to get rid of mould in your home as soon as possible. Before painting, you can eliminate mould from walls using mould remover and cleaning tools. You can also find gloss and trim paints for wood and other features, undercoat paints to prime surfaces perfectly, and tough Kitchen & Bathroom paints for surfaces with heavy use in spaces that experience high temperatures and moisture. Now onto something a little bit different. Having the best anti mould additive to hand gives you so many decorative options and for this category we would go with Dryzone’s Anti Mould Additive.

Ronseal isn’t the cheapest anti mould option on the market but at the end of the day you get what you pay for. If you want to prevent mould growth, this is the paint for you. The chances are, you are looking for an effective mould preventing solution that will do the job long-term. For this reason, we highly recommend Suretherm Anti-Condensation Paint. Suretherm helps prevent the route cause of the problem - the moisture! It is best to use mould-resistant paint in rooms where damp and condensation build up, for example in the bathroom or in homes with poor ventilation. Unlike most other paints on our list, Dulux has the advantage of providing a lovely soft sheen finish that doesn’t need to be painted over once set. The cool neutral range of colours means you can choose any colour from White Mist to Slate Grey, leaving your bathroom with a modern chic look. Yes, you can paint over damp proof paint without reducing its effectiveness. Wait around four to six hours after applying the damp seal paint before starting the next coat.The single most important step of any painting project is to prepare the surface before painting, as any professional decorator will tell you. This can make or break your project, so make sure you take your time and don't skip steps. Although Suretherm comes in white as standard, it can be wallpapered over or painted over using any emulsion paint, which makes it ideal as a mould preventing solution to be applied before you decorate. Having said that, if you are looking for a white emulsion, you can use it as your topcoat as well. Key Features: Mould is more commonly found in homes and rooms where it is damp and mould-resistant paint prevents the moisture from being absorbed. Many of these specialist paints also have anti-fungal additives designed to keep mould away from walls. This particular paint is professional strength (but lower odour) and is one of the most effective paints when it comes to preventing damp and mould even against the most persistent condensation.

Get Prices for a Professional Decorator Near You Best Anti Mould Paint Overall: Ronseal Anti Mould Paint In my professional opinion I would avoid purchasing budget anti mould paints. Adding biocides which will ultimately protect your surfaces from mould growth isn’t cheap. So chances are, a budget anti mould paint isn’t going to have a high content of biocides.

The Easy Care Bathroom paint is an incredibly tough and durable soft sheen emulsion that has the ability to exceptionally resist moisture and steam. It’s for this reason, when painting bathrooms we always recommend using this particular product.

Whilst we went for Ronseal’s anti mould paint as our number one choice for DIYers, all the paints/additives we’ve included will do a good job at inhibiting mould growth.For example, if your bathroom suffers from condensation, you could look into installing a proper ventilation system. These might be expensive to install but mould resistant paint is only really going to work for a few years before you’ll need to paint it again. Can You Paint Over Mould With Anti Mould Paint? Can you paint over mould?It is possible to paint over mould on walls or ceilings without treating it first. However, this will not remove mould from walls or ceilings and any issues that are likely to continue.