Mould in a bathroom.
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annb1997
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Possible Mould and poor ventilation in Edwardian house
Comments (6)Not an expert by any means but it sounds like lack of consistent dry heating may be the issue. If I were tackling this I would get an electric dehumidifier, use for about a week in each room you feel is damp (you'll be amazed how much water is collected - also it's distilled/filtered water so good for things like washing windows with). Keep the heating on consistently in the house during this time, then paint the problems areas with damp proof paint. Damp proof paint is usually very thick and viscous to brush on but you can then paint over the top of it in your colour/paint of choice without problems. You can even use an anti mould paint for the top coat for an extra layer of protection though I've never found 'anti mould' to be as good as 'anti damp' paint. This may seem overboard but also introducing an airbrick and stove would make a huge difference. The airbrick would improve ventilation and the stove would dry out the house to prevent mould, mildew and damp. That said I'm a little surprised that an Edwardian house has bad air flow, it's usually the hermetically sealed newer homes that have a problem with ventilation. When we first bought our early 1930's house it had a damp/mould issue but since we've had a stove it's been brilliant at really drying the space inside out to prevent any reoccurrences....See MoreHow to keep a mould free bathroom
Comments (7)I don't know much about grout but look at Zinsser Permawhite for your paint on walls and woodwork. It is supposed to resist mould on the paint film for 7 years. I have only just tried it for the first time the other day and it gives a nice finish... time will tell if it lives up to its claim but I have had very good experiences with their other products. Victoria is spot on, extraction is key, and also with your kind of building dealing with damp from the walls initially that could cause problems. (I can't help with that bit- I am tearing my hair out over a damp cellar conversion at the moment!) Good luck to you, sounds like a fantastic project!...See MoreBathroom cleaning tips - what works for you?
Comments (26)From a radiator expert's viewpoint, the key is ensuring you heat the room adequately and for bathrooms we keep them warmer generally due to lack of clothes! If you call us on 01274 515734 with your room measurements and your towel radiator measurements and we can advise if the towel rail you have currently is suitable. You don't want to buy a new radiator if there is no need! Going for a "dual fuel" radiator is also a good suggestion as these come with a summer heating element for use when the central heating is turned off. We offer these on all our ladder style towel radiators. Keeping the bathroom warm will help with condensation but it can't eliminate it. The steam condenses on a cold surface, so good insulation and keeping the water level to a minimum is very important. So add cavity wall, double glazing, if possible and encourage the steam to escape with open windows and good extractor fans. However from personal experience, this is often still not enough and a squigee and an old towel for drying those prone areas before the mould develops is your best bet. Although it is a pain to dry the shower after use, it is much easier than trying to remove mould later on. Good luck! I can sympathise! Regards A rubbish housekeeper :)...See MoreFitted wardrobes - Backing Advice
Comments (13)It really does depend on the property. It could fix the problem or it could make it much worse. There are a number of reasons why you will get damp. Water ingress - caused by some damage whether a leaking pipe, guttering or from neighbouring property or from damage to the structure e.g. the roof or damp proof course. Poor ventilation - older properties had built in ventilation. Solid brick walls were designed to "breathe". Covering these in materials like vinyl paper prevents the movement of moisture through the wall. The moisture becomes trapped and causes damp. Excess moisture - people, pets, appliances, bathrooms and kitchens all produce moisture. If this moisture isn't allowed to escape it will cause damp. So in answering your question. It will depend on your property and the way it is used. Thermal lining paper could work in a house that has damp caused by condensation by keeping warm moist air away from cold walls you eliminate the condensation point. However the same lining paper in a house that has moisture in the wall because of water ingress would make the damp problem much worse by trapping the water in the wall and not allowing it to dry out. All houses since ancient times are designed with systems (roofs, guttering, drains, breathable materials, heating, vents, chimneys, mechanical extraction, damp proof course etc) to prevent excess moisture indoors. It's usually people messing with these systems or damage to them that causes damp problems. The first step in fixing any damp problem is finding the cause. Once you've found the cause you can eliminate it at the source and so generally don't need overpriced damp proofing solutions sold by the damp proofing "experts"....See More- PRO
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