Mildewcide in paint is usually effective for controlling surface mold in damp rooms like bathrooms and outside in shady areas.
Mould paint for bathroom.
Mold tends to proliferate in spaces exposed to high humidity like bathrooms.
Many paints already have mildewcide in them.
Mildew is a type of mold that thrives in moist places so you re right to be thinking about it when you paint your bathroom.
Leave the residue if any in place after you wash with borax as it continues to kill mold spores that land on it.
We ll show you how to remove major mold infestations.
In these cases it s convenient to apply a coat of anti mold paint before the final coat of paint.
Once you have killed and removed the mould it s time to paint.
A bit of a different option from rust oleum this is an oil based mold resistant paint with an ultra low odor much more so than standard latex paints it too contains a mildewcide formula that guarantees that there won t be any development or spread of mold and mildew on the painted surface for the next 5 years it is also guaranteed to act as a barrier against water and has twice the strength of other water proofers.
However some types of paints aren t naturally resistant to mold.
Being a fan of zinnser paint products i m going to recommend a particular product designed for high moisture areas zinnser perma white interior mould resistant paint.
Mold resistant paints contain fungicides and other additional components to prevent this proliferation.
Wiping down the bathroom regularly with borax will help keep mold under control.
Resists cracking peeling and blistering scrubbable and lasts for up to 7 years available in matt and satin finishes.