Why under linoleum there is mold and what to do

Modern linoleum is rarely affected by mold. At least, fungal lesions on PVC, which are typically made of a material, almost never occur. But under the linoleum fungus just can appear if there are unfavorable factors. To get rid of mold, you need to understand the reason for which it was introduced. Then be able to determine the best way to fix it.

1. Laying linoleum on the damp surface

Very often, the fungus under the linoleum occurs due to the fact that the owner of a hurry when performing finishing work. So, he can lay linoleum on the wet rough ground. For example, the surface was washed off from contamination, and then immediately put it on the finishing material. When such an embodiment, there are the best conditions for the emergence of mold.

The right thing to remove linoleum, then clean the surface of the mold losses, wash it and dry it very well. It is better to use for this purpose air dryer or heat gun. Then the rough base is completely dry, and mold in the future will not occur.

2. Lack of quality vapor barrier under the linoleum

Also, the surface under the linoleum is affected by mold, if a location is the cellar. There the air is constantly moist. Wet evaporation penetrate through the floor slab, due to which the surface and under the linoleum itself always remains moist.

To provide protection against moisture is necessary to carry out high-quality vapor barrier. Placed it directly on the floor slab to create a tie. Then the mixture was poured concrete or wood boards laid on and which lay finishing material.

3. Leakage and the ingress of water under linoleum

Finally, the surface under the linoleum can be wet, if the owner made the appearance of a leak or not noticed that for linoleum gets water when washing. In this case, you need to pay attention to the seams between the paintings. They need to be sealed by cold welding. Along the perimeter set waterproof plinth. And, of course, do not need to avoid the appearance of leaks and should not wash linoleum with a large volume of water.

Understanding the causes of the formation of fungus, the owner will be able to organize the optimum conditions for the safe operation of linoleum. Still, the material itself is quite practical and can last for a very long time, if the conditions contribute to this.