How to Paint a Mold-Resistant Bathroom | Ask This Old House
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2019
- Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique paints a bathroom using a mold resistant paint.
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Cost: $50-$100
Time: 5-6 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Tools List for Painting a Mold-Resistant Bathroom:
Vacuum
Paintbrush
Paint roller
Shopping List:
Antimicrobial paint
Painters tape
220 grit sandpaper
Masks
Rags
Bucket
Roller tray
Steps:
1. Use painters tape to protect any tile that’s against the surface being painted.
2. Lightly sand the walls with 220 grit sandpaper. Wear a mask while sanding.
3. Suck up the dust from sanding with a vacuum and then wipe the walls down lightly with a damp rag to remove the remaining dust.
4. Pour the antimicrobial paint into a bucket.
5. Use a paintbrush to cut around the edges of the wall with the new paint.
6. Paint the rest of the wall using the roller and the roller tray filled with paint.
7. Allow the first coat to dry and then apply a second coat.
Resources:
To prevent mildew from forming on bathroom walls, Mauro points out that it’s important to keep the shower vent clean and use it for at least 30 minutes after a shower. If mildew appears, take a bucket of water with a small amount of bleach in it, dip a rag into the bucket, and gently clean the walls to avoid damaging the paint.
Mauro painted the walls with Behr Marquee interior paint in Gray Shimmer with an eggshell finish (www.behr.com/consumer). The paint is mildew resistant. Mauro applied two coats to ensure even coverage.
The other materials Mauro used for this job, including the paint brushes, tape, trays, and drop cloths, can all be found at home centers.
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Mauro’s Painting (maurospainting.com/).
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Mauro is on-point and we got the same advice from a paint store recently.
So I’ve noticed some people in my family who paint their bathrooms a higher sheen have the streaks running down their walls. I also noticed that someone painted the metal frames around my windows and the windows were streaking with moisture. Since I have moved away from higher sheens I have noticed less streaking. Higher sheens (to me) act as a insulator for moisture (almost like putting on a plastic bag to wear… it’s gonna make you sweat from the inside). Since I’ve used flatter sheens I’ve noticed less issues with moisture buildup. I do use a mold resistant primer
What is a good mold resistant primer
You missed a step or two
First sand down the walls with G180 sandpaper. Remove any dust & debris
Then put a coat of Primer. (Specifically one for high moisture or mold resistant). After it drys put a coat of semi-gloss paint or anything with a higher sheen. Paint ONE wall at a time first do the corners & edges of a wall with a corber brush then use your roller to paint the rest of the wall.(you paint one wall at a time to insure that it wont leave any marks from your brush or roller from paint that has dried before youve finished that wall). After the first coat of paint has dried feel the wall if it feels a bit rough use 220Grit sandpaper & give it a light sand. Then apply the seconed coat. Usually 2 coats of paint & a coat of primer gets the job done right.
For smother walls use a fine roller nap like 3/8 or 1/2. For textured walls like orange peel use a thicker nap.
If heavy amount of mold is present best to remove it & replace with mold resistant drywall usual comes color coated purple or green.
I would never recomend eggshell in any restroom or any area with high moisture or heat. Thers a reason why semi-gloss is always recomend for restrooms & kitchens.
After a few months you'll see why the eggshell isnt recomended for places with high heat & moisture.
& for flocks sake dont use that cheap 2inone paint primer for something like this you'll regret it.
I'm only saying this video just to read your comment
I usually like shortcuts. But. If I'm painting my bathroom, I want it done correctly. In other words THANK YOU.
There’s already is a layer of paint on there no need plus it was around the same color no need to hide it
@@justinwoods240 True in most cases, but in this case, this guy has a fan and obviously he's either not utilizing his bathroom well to lower the humidity and/or his original pain was not optimal for preventing mold. In either case, he has mold in a place that will constantly be battered with high humidity. If you're going through all this work, why not just throw on some primer and pain that is specifically made for damp, high moisture places. Sure it's a little more expensive and work but at least you know you won't have to re-do, if you plan on living there for a long time....
Is kilz 3 premium primer good?
There's your job Richard, @3:45. That toilet paper holder is 2 feet from the toilet.
It should be moved.
Zinsser Mould stop primer is always my first coat in any area with mould. After a proper cleaning of course.
You can also purchase a small, table top dehumidifier and put it in the bathroom. That will help too. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
Thanks for the info! I'm going to get one because my master bathroom does not have an fan.
thanks for the video !
Mauro is great!
Mouro is a nice guy he used to come in the hardware store I worked at a lot
I use a trash bag to cover the paint tray and roller while waiting between coats. You can tighten the draw string for an even tighter seal.
10 gal trash bags in a roll work amazingly well. i can leave a roller or brush tightly wrapped up for 2-3 weeks without getting any paint dried. pro trip better to have the brush / roller saturated rather than nearly empty of paint.
"I cant see them because im color blind" .....
Mauro : "Pick a color"
Great timing, I just started my bathroom remodel today! Going to have my video out next week. Check it out if you enjoy more of this stuff!
Hi there. 👋 I need your help finding the right type of paint for my bathroom. It's to paint over wooden surfaces which had old yellowed gloss I've already sanded down. Is there a water-based paint, for bathroom wooden surfaces which can withstand moisture exposure 💦 most recommended bathroom paints are designed for ceilings & walls 🤨
Do you recommend to use primer before applying paint?
I have used straight up liquid bleach from Walmart etc. and used it to thin latex paint for outer walls that are not property insulated so condensation is a problem as well as the mold that follows. I see now that Menards has products that actually kill mold. I've used them on bathroom tile and they seem to work.
The best product for killing mold, in my opinion, is called, "Shockwave."
"The longer the piece the better, Jeff"
"Okay"
*proceeds to put down a short piece...*
Hi. I have a small bathroom that is covered with mold from the ceiling down the walls. I was told by mold inspector that all the sheetrock must come out and put up new. What is a reasonable amount for this project living in Texas. My bathroom size is 123" long, 60" wide and 95" high from floor to ceiling. I was quoted 58k with me doing the painting and buying vanity, mirror and keeping existing toilette. Is that reasonable?
What paint brand did you use for the bathroom
which paint did you use?
Sorry I didn’t see what kind of paint do you used, can you tell me please
I wish my bathroom was that color. A previous owner put fake tile made of plastic on part of the walls, then painted over the remaining wall area, leaving a most awful scab-red and dirty mustard color scheme. Additionally, they faked granite on the counter areas by using paint in a combination of moldy gray and brownish green. They continued these colors all through the house, painting over what had been a perfectly nice blue. We’re going to find out this spring and summer just how much of a mold issue there’ll be as the bathroom fan is inadequate.
The homeowner looked confused throughout the whole video.
Almost braindead 😅
Nik he look so dumb with his mouth open LMAO
Im glad I'm not the only one that noticed. Looks like he was taken of the street and completely baffed as to why he's here!!!
They totally trolled him by showing that fan being dirty af....
He looked like a doofus lol
I would have assumed a similar paint type on the bathroom ceiling would have helped, as hot air/moisture rises. Why did they skip the ceiling?
@@jasenrock Yes, when we repaint we will consider it for our bathrooms. A gloss works out much better in bathrooms anyway where it can be wiped off. No flat in bathrooms please!
Blaine...new home builders in East Tennessee seem to think that flat paint is the best thing since sliced bread😒 I'm having to paint my bathrooms using a mold resistant paint and the house is new. The entire house is in flat paint. I backsplashed the kitchen a couple of months after moving in. Who puts flat paint in any room that has splatters and water? My builder 😔 A shame when you spend a lot of money on a home where the builders cut way too many corners.
is because is the cheapest thing they are willing to pay. If semi gloss was the same price, the whole house would be semi gloss lol
@@313girl5
what brand of paint did he use
Wouldn’t an oil based primer & oil-based paint be better to use in bathrooms and maybe kitchens?
oil based is worse for high moisture rooms!! You want acrylic or enamel paint.
You don't put primer?
Cool tips! Is Mauro ok though? I noticed that large bump on his jawline.
Thinking he was trying to hide it with that beard. Maybe a yuuuuge cyst?
Maybe he got into a fight with that masonry guy. He was telling him don't use that ugly ass paint on the concrete.
clarifying: Did you use 2 different types of paint or just one?
one
Any reason you wouldn't put down a coat or KillZ primer before painting?
Theres no need. Since they sanded the walls the new paint shouldn’t have any problems bonding to the existing walls
No they put an mold resistant paint
there are some mold/mildew paints with primer already in it
I'm sure it's probably not necessary if you use an appropriate anti mold paint in a bathroom you just want to change the color but I agree with you on this one because this bathroom and how it's used is already a mold maker so why not put on special primer and special paint to be doubly sure. Also not sure why they didn't paint the ceiling since they're doing all this anyways....
Never use bleach to remove mold it doesn't kill the mold and adds moisture to the walls which feeds the mold so it will quickly come back and probably worse that it was originally.
Always use a mold killer then lightly sand, seal and prime the spot after this should prevent moisture making it to any remaining spores preventing them from taking hold again and then use moisture resistant paints that have anti mold agents in them to repaint the bathroom.
This along with a few measures like opening windows when bathing or showing, cleaning and using extractor fans and removing damp fabrics like clothes, towels straight away should keep your rooms mold free
Did you 2 different types of paint or one?
one
The fan needs vacuumed. That would help air flow.
So eggshell always for bathrooms?
At least satin or semi-gloss
What color do you recommend?
" I think you should ask the wife"
Leave the bathroom fan on for 20 minutes after a shower ?
Do we have windows ?
( that open lol )
Who is this new guy?
Never never use bleach on mould
Why eggshell? Wouldn't you want a satin in the bathroom?
minimum satin sheen in kitchens and baths, but some brands add mold/mildew resistance to their eggshell paints.
i thought you needed a semigloss for bathrooms to repel moisture, not eggshell?
Semi gloss is what is recommended Because it’s easier to clean... but you can get away with an eggshell finish for walls. I just went to Benjamin Moore and got the aura can of paint which you can actually buy i flat Finish and somehow it is really good for bathrooms! I Paid a bit more for it but it’s so worth it not to have shiny walls! Plus matte is awesome at covering in perfections.
why couldn't the area above the shower be repaired only, instead of repainting everywhere????
It would stand out. There is no way to perfectly blend new to old paint. Now if you are ok with just that segment looking different, or maybe making it an accent, it’s fine. But if you want it to look like all the walls, repainting the entire thing is only option.
Where's Tom?
1st April 2010
What color did he use and where did he get it from?
Grey shimmer . Eggshell.
I would have primed it with bath/spa sealant. Then painted with a satin sheen. The ceiling would probably have to of been painted as well. Then investigate why the fan didnt prevent the issue. My guess is the fan noise is an inconvenience so they never use it. I would tie the fan to the lights so it comes on when lights come on. This contractor has no clue...
I did it myself with the Woodglut plans. I think this is the best way to find out how to build it.
That ceiling clearly needed work, but they only took care of the walls. Weird. Mauro is usually very detailed and thorough, but he missed on this. At least explain why the ceiling is not being touched. I see that other posters think bleach is a very bad idea. Their logic is very understandable, which makes this video odd. Re the anti-mold remover chemical, which you need to "remediate" the mold itself, I was told the opposite by paint center guys at Home Depot: spray it on the wall and let it work, but use restraint obviously. The directions state that it is fine for use on regular painted walls. I suspect the answer is in term, "mold in the bathroom". It can mean many different degrees of contamination, perhaps? Mild, superficial mold is OK for bleach, while more extensive contamination is not suitable for it?
The licensed mold inspector says to never use bleach.
licensed mold inspector will say homes made out of cardboard wood and plastic bags (90 percent of american homes) are fine
Hello from Torrance California
Hello from Boise Idunno
kevin is color blind?
Cesar Millan the dog whisperer now does painting
oil based eggshell is best water based paints are overpriced
idk... painting the "whole wall" seemed over kill!
Just trying to make a buck wasn't he?
@@bitTorrenter lol! He makes more than a buck from the show alone but I seriously don't think painting the whole area was necessary, yet it is only half a wall so I guess that's why he chose such... Otherwise it may look a tad uneven.
Choosing a color isn't complicated. There are really only 6 choices. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. But what about brown? Brown is just dark orange just like pink is light red. Add in one more choice with your grayscale (White to Black). Once you've picked a color you can turn to how dark or light it is, and how saturated, or intense, it is.
Brian Carter you ok?
@@KitchenerLeslie2 I dunno. Are you a real doctor? :P
You should NEVER use a latex or water base paint in bathroom. Use oil base .
Why?
oil based is worse for bathrooms!!
@@bryandiel6773 noo . water base starts pealing. you can water proof with water. steam = water
@@NewsBroadcasting You are mistaken, Acrylic paint, not latex. Even latex on properly prepped and primed will work, you think because oil and water does not mix, oil based is answer, but not the answer in a household with people who have respiratory problems, the VOC's in oil based is a big NO!! And oil based paint can still fail in a bathroom...
@@bryandiel6773 i meaning non water based. in my country (midle east region) then come to CAnada notice they never use water base for heavy water traffic.
He said use bleach. A lot of people say don’t use bleach. It doesn’t get to the root of the mold. What give 🤷♀️
It's funny how in every episode they always make the homeowners look like complete idiots.
Best tip for you: Make sure wife is out. Get decent professional in. Go to pub. Return from pub. Compliment on the excellent work. Pay him and wave goodbye. Tell wife when she returns that you did it.
Be sure to pay with cash, and lose the business card, wear sunglasses so the pro won't recognize you with the wife at the supermarket...
Lol i must be doing it wrong. Wife out of town - remodeling bathroom before she gets off the plane.
SMH 🤦♂️
Eggshell is a terrible idea for a bathroom. Eggshell is not very water resistant
I don’t usually criticize the homeowners. But this homeowner definitely does not look like the sharpest tool in the shed. Some of his facial expressions, he just looked so zoned out and doofy.
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Never in my life have i seen someone sand a wall before painting. Primer does the same thing and most paints have primer in them.
WitherSpawn You’ve never keen someone give a surface a key, by painting it?! That’s what we call... doing it properly. Stop taking shortcuts.
Sometimes you should sand or “scuff” the walls with 220 before you prime depending on what kind of paint is on the walls and the condition the walls are in.
@@justinschroh2955 if you are a guy and follow manufacturers instructions.. You arent a guy. Lol
@@g36killer- "If at first you don't succeed, do it the way your wife (or the instructions) tell you to do it."
Its basically sand, prime. Paint, light sand paint again.
In that order never use that 2 in one paint & prime unless your an arse & are trying to sell your house fast & dont care for how the houses paint job is going to look in a couple of months
A reputable painter wouldn't repaint that bathroom until the exhaust fan is replaced with a proper one.
That's a ugly color it looks like the same as the ceiling I would have went for a lighter color for the walls
White paint so bored..why not painting color enjoy it DUH
If you want a good laugh, turn on the closed captioning and watch it try to figure out this guy's thick accent.
I think it's funny a pro painter needs to tape of to paint. I fire him if he was on my job site learn to use a brush
arm chair painters at it again. as soon as i saw the tape come out i knew someone would say that. professional painters use tape on non-spraying task. Fact. That type of edge is boarder line in my opinion but the home owner was helping and certainly doesnt have the skills to cut that line. i do find it funny he used a liner on the wooster bucket. i use a brush to get the excess out and next day it all peels off nearly in one piece. (except flat enamels).
Erin Crone this isn’t real bro lol it’s just acting
That's funny I paint for a living 😂😂
Everyone is a painter . Just ask them. I would sure as shit want that taped if i knew the homeowner was going to paint with me. Though i would have use frog tape. Also would not let the dude brush just roll. Hard to fuck up rolling. Or not I've seen people
But the other guy wasn't.
If you have mold in your bathroom, fix the problem, dont paint over it. Bad move! Unfortunately this Old House has gone from professional to Amatures.
He did cover the mold problem. He said to make sure to use the exhaust fans.