Mouldy spots on ceiling

d0nkeyk0ng

We're having fitted wardrobes installed soon. We have an existing fitted wardrobe that needs to be removed. I took the doors off and removed one of the panels that make up the "ceiling" of the inside of the wardrobe. There are grey-yellow mould spots.


These spots correspond to where the previous owners nailed boards down on to the joists (squashing the insulation in the process). I replaced the loft insulation and put loftzone flooring down over a year ago, so I reckon there will be no further problems.


But what (if anything) should I do about the mould spots? Bleach? Paint over with zinnser stain block? Do something else? Ceiling was lined with paper.

Fire_Fox

Use a proper mould and mildew killer.

gc1967

Fungicidal wash the area and then wash again with clean water. You can use Zinsser bin but there is a even better product on the market now called blockade made by Smith and Rodgers, failing that I have used Polycell stain block in a can and that has always worked, give it a few light sprays over the area it dries quickly and wear a mask and open a window.http://www.georgecoullpaintinganddecorating.co.uk
Stains, mildew are a pain, I have been a Painter and Decorator for 33 years and see it so much.