Fight with mold on the drywall panels

Plasterboard panels - a product with a very broad scope. Therefore not casually use it, and in those areas where there is high humidity. Often owners do not take into account that in such difficult conditions, it is impossible to do without additional protection against mold. And, quite logically, after a while the drywall occur fungal lesions. What to do then?

1. Preparation of the work surface

The owner must first determine which area of ​​the drywall was struck by a fungus. For this we have to get rid of the old finish, as it often hides the fungus. When the owner cleanse drywall, he will understand how great the extent of damage.

2. Purification of drywall from mold

There are various methods of removing mold from the work surface. But in most cases, a method is mechanical. Take a trowel or stiff brush, then this tool carefully trimmed operating base. The main thing is not to drywall has been damaged during the cleaning process. If there appear signs of damage, it will then have putty.

3. Treatment with an antiseptic solution

Practice shows that the mere mechanical removal fungus usually sufficient. Mold spores are so deeply penetrate into the structure of the drywall, which is then, after waiting for favorable conditions, can develop again. Get rid of them, if the process plasterboard lining antiseptic.

Antiseptic solutions are household and specialized. Better to turn to the second variant, as a special antiseptic combines high performance, ease of application and environmental safety. Selected composition pass through the drywall. And it is better, if the owner will hold such a treatment the whole area of ​​the material to certainly protect yourself from unpleasant consequences in the future.

4. Creation of favorable conditions

As mentioned above and, on the drywall fungus tends to occur when the material is used in areas with humid air. To then not again had to contend with a fungus, humidity have to follow very closely. If necessary, the premises need to dehumidify the air using a dryer or heat gun.

In general, to cope with the fungus on the drywall can be. But still more correct to prevent its formation in principle. Then no problems.