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Norminn
 
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Default adding a mildew inhibitor to paint

Debi wrote:
Does anyone have experience with doing this? I bought a liquid,
Mil-Kil, and wonder if it will do as well as paint with mold inhibitor
already in it by the manufacturer. I can't afford new paint right now,
and have most of a gallon of Kilz on hand. I tried to find a MSDS on
the chemical in it, with no luck. I wonder if it is safe to use in the
kitchen?

When it is dry , I am going to seal the wall with exterior spar
urethane. The outdoor kind expands and contracts a bit with temperature
changes, this is on an uninsulated wall between the kitchen and garage
that gets a bit cold in the winter. That's prob why I got mold there in
the first place...condensation in a high humidity room. It should not
crack, and hopefully will maintain a good seal over the paint with the
mildewicide. The last guy who lived in this house thought he was
"handy", and we have spent a lot of time undoing his handiwork. He
added on the garage.

I cleaned and disinfected really well, following CDC guidelines. One
more scrub with 1:10 bleach with TSP, and a good rinse and I will be
ready to paint. If it ever stops raining and I get some dry days in a
row!

Having fun in Ohio...
Debi


Should not be terribly difficult to insulate the area from the garage
side? Whatever the wall, if there is mold on it presently, just wash
well with favorite cleaner and a bit of bleach. Rinse, dry. If the
wallboard is damaged, think about replacing the damaged area. Not
damaged, decent prep and good primer and paint should do fine. Hang a
picture where the condensation forms; probably will keep it off the wall.