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Damp Walls, Wet Walls, Mould, Mildew: Problem Solved!
The Problem:
Whichever variation or combination of the above you may have… damp or wet walls, with or without ugly mould or mildew spots, it is an unpleasant environment to live in. It is now a well established fact that mould in your home is a health risk, especially if you have any respitory problems.
I hope to assist you here by approaching your problem by a broader understanding of the causes of condensation and mould to enable you make an informed choice as to the proper solution.
The 2 Main Reasons Why Walls Become Wet and Mouldy?To clarify, we are dealing here with walls inside the home. 1. Condensation – by far the most common, or… |
1 Condensation on walls… frequently described as damp walls, is caused when air moisture comes into contact with a cold surface – like breathing on to a cold mirror...turns 'foggy'' which, if continued, turns into water droplets. This moisture comes from various sources, wet or damp clothes left on a radiator to dry, a boiling kettle, and of course one of the main sources... the exhaled breath of the room's occupants.
Some people ask, where does this moisture go if it does not form as wetness on the wall? The best way to explain this is go back to our simple analogy above re mirror... if you breathe on to your own hand... being relatively warm, the air does not turn into moistue on your hand... it stays in the vicinity in the air.
Inadequate or no ventilation in the room will add significantly to that problem. Air moisture collects on the coldest surface within the room (usually windows & inside of external walls) where it then appears as wet or damp.
Apart from window glass, uninsulated or poorly insulated walls are usually the first places condensation will occur.
2 Water coming in from the outside… also called water ingress, is much less likely to be the cause of your inside walls being wet or damp. This can be caused by a crack in the outer wall, a badly fitting sill, damaged water down pipe, roof leak or even a porous wall affected by wind driven rain. We do not offer any product or service to fix this problem, but we suggest you first eliminate the most likely cause of the problem… condensation (above) as being the cause of your wet / damp walls.
One other problem worthy of mention under this heading is Rising Damp… i.e. moisture on the wall down at ground floor level (only) which usually shows on a wall behind and up a little over the skirting boards. This can occur on any wall, external or internal & occurs mostly in older homes where the use of a damp proofing membrane was not used during construction and therefore wetness from the soil soaks up & into the wall to a certain distance only. In the unlikely event that damp / wetness on your walls is coming in or up, the products we offer here will not fix the problem. However my suggestion is as follows…if it appears likely that the problem is Condensation as described above –our products(s) will be your most reliable & cheapest way of solving the problem.
Mould / mildew is a toxic living fungus that inevitably comes ‘to live’ on damp walls or wet walls because it is a suitable environment for it to grow on. Good for them - bad for you! Mould in bathrooms, mould on ceiling all comes from condensation on walls etc. Note re bathrooms... given the fact that a huge amount of moisture from the steam is present, during showers especially, you should ensure that an adequate extractor is fitted to remove the bulk of that steam / moise air. If you don't have a proper extractor, at the very least open the window.
The Solution:We offer two solutions for mould prevention.
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Option No 1.Removing Mould / How to Remove Mould from Walls.
Next… to "mould proof" the wall, apply three coats of Thermilate Warmcoat Advanced Insulating Paint allowing enough drying times between coats. Although Thermilate is a water based low odour coating, please ensure proper ventilation and reasonable room temperature to dry the Thermilate Warmcoat between coats. You will find a roller better than a brush but you’ll need a brush for tight corners etc. If possible apply between radiator and wall also for obvious reasons. Thermilate Warmcoat is easy to apply; it goes on like any good quality interior emulsion.
Generally speaking and based on extensive feedback from customers, the Thermilate Warmcoat Advanced Insulating paint / process above will usually get rid of dampness and mould reappearing on your walls.
Note: In extreme conditions, or where you don’t mind paying a few more £ / € for some additional anti mould ‘insurance’ add some Mould Stop additive into the Warmcoat or into the final chosen paint / colour if using your Warmcoat as an undercoat only. This combination offers you the best possible solution to prevent mould.
Coverage: 5 Litres of Thermilate Warmcoat Advanced Insulating Paint will cover all the walls and ceiling (two coats) in an average 12 x 9 sq ft box bedroom.
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My Recommendation: For best results, budget allowing, apply three coats of Warmcoat to all the walls and ceiling also because it will make that room a lot cosier, easier to heat and saves on heating bills due to less need for costly heating. If you are trying to keep costs to minimum, I suggest you apply three coats to inside of external walls and apply one or better still, two coats to all remaining walls and ceiling.
Option No 2.
The cheapest solution for mould on walls etc is Mould Stop. A powerful fungicidal anti mould additive developed for extreme Tropical conditions that can be mixed into any paint or even grout and it works by creating an environment on the wall etc which mould spores cannot tolerate and accordingly ‘decide not move in’! Mould Stop is an excellent anti-mould product, but, unlike Option 1 above, it will not help to rectify damp / wet walls or heat retention in the room. If you are minding the pennies, Mould Stop, used in conjunction with any ordinary paint (indoor or outdoor) will keep mould away. Add some into the grout if you are having tiles fitted, keeps grout looking like new for years.
Mould Stop is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Excellent in external masonry paint to keep walls mould free, especially in the vicinity of trees and shrubbery. Also wooden buildings, log cabins etc. Note: Mould Stop is not a mould remover. Make sure you kill all condensation mould properly first before re-painting. Mould Stop keeps mould away – it does notget rid of existing mould.
Coverage: One 50ml bottle of Mould Stop is enough to treat up to 10 litres of paint.
An increasingly popular solution for damp walls +/- mould is our Warmcoat Advanced Insulating Paint – a brush / roll on, easy to apply, super high tech paint which insulates & cuts the coldness on your walls, resulting in a big reduction or total elimination of wetness forming on the wall in the first place. This paint does not seal the pores in the wall. On the contrary, it allows the wall to breathe, a very important and necessary point, especially in older solid wall homes. Thermilate Warmcoat Advanced Insulating Paint is perfect for solid wall / old period homes where you are restricted as regards modification etc.
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""We've always had a problem with condensation in my bedroom, which was the reason why I decided to use the Warmcoat. I used 2 coats of Warmcoat in the bedroom, and nearly a year later, unbelievably the condensation has completely gone. Thermilate Warmcoat was extremely easy to use, the instructions were very clear, I simply poured it into the paint and stirred. It seemed to have cured the problem, and it actually had a fantastic added benefit for me............... I decided to measure the temperature difference in the room, and to my amazement, I found that previously the average temperature in the room was 15c and now it is actually 18c, this was throughout the winter season. At the moment I'm just finding time to redecorate, so I can use it in the other rooms in the house too, and make the most of the heat savings. Thermilate helped save 3 degrees................. it truly is a fantastic product....Mr S Morse, Cardiff."
"Thermilate was used in the back bedroom, for reducing condensation. I used a few different types of paints designed specifically for preventing condensation, but they never worked, and the condensation always came back. However, a year later, and unbelievable, no condensation plus the average temperature in the room before I painted was 16c, and after applying Thermilate is 19-20c. One of my friends has a similar problem with condensation, and I advised him to use Thermilate. He has recently painted it too. We are all very very pleased with the results, I am sure he will be too."Mrs Forrester, Leicestershire
"I tend to be very sceptical about many of those new so-called miracle products. I was wary about this too, but a friend of mine whose opinion I would respect told me that he had used Warmcoat Advanced to great effect so I decided to give it a try in the box bedroom which tends to be quite cold. I have to say I was amazed at the difference in the room temperature. Much cosier and I even had to turn down the rad because the room was getting too warm on the previous setting. No doubt about it, this Warmcoat Advanced works. I will certainly be using Warmcoat Advanced on all future paint jobs around the house." Pat Kelly, Building Services Specialist Ashbourne
“Just to let you know, I have a few older apartments which have a long history of condensation and mould problems. Every year the same problem. I used the Warmcoat Advanced in a couple of the worst rooms and I have not seen the problem since. I have recommended it numerous times to friends. I am absolutely delighted” T Nicholas Belfast
“We used the Warmcoat Advanced insulating paint in six rooms at home and we are extremely happy with it. I have been telling all my mates about it and several of them have used it since. An excellent product.” Fred Cairns Dublin
“One wall in the small bedroom was always wet and mouldy in cold weather and now it’s totally dry. That room in particular was always freezing and now it is so comfortable. We’ve now done all the other bedrooms and the hall stairs and landing which we papered over with your Warmcoat Advanced and the difference is amazing. Our gas fired heating burner (Ideal classic) has markings of 1 to 6 and we used to have it set at 5 switched on most of the day. Now it is down to 2 and the house is much warmer than it used to be. I wish we had done this years ago when we moved in. I’d recommend it to anybody. We’re delighted with it” Mrs Trish Pearson, Clonsilla, Dublin
“I promised I'd let you know how I got on with the paint. I’m thrilled to bits the way my bedroom has turned out after using the Warmcoat Advanced paint. The walls used to be damp to the touch and mouldy, and it was very hard to get a proper nights sleep, I was wheezy etc. I put on two coats on the walls and ceiling and the difference is unbelievable. The room is much warmer & drier, the musty smell is gone and I’m breathing and sleeping much better now. My daughter is getting her house done with it in the next few weeks. It has made such a difference to me. Thanks a million for such a great product. I’ve been telling everybody about it since.” Connie Cullen Dublin
"I tend to be very sceptical about many of those new so-called miracle products. I was wary about this too, but a friend of mine whose opinion I would respect told me that he had used Warmcoat Advanced to great effect so I decided to give it a try in the box bedroom which tends to be quite cold. I have to say I was amazed at the difference in the room temperature. Much cosier and I even had to turn down the rad because the room was getting too warm on the previous setting. No doubt about it, this Warmcoat Advanced Warmcoat Advanced works. I will certainly be using Warmcoat Advanced on all future paint jobs around the house." Pat Kelly, Building Services Specialist Ashbourne
“Just to let you know, I have a few older apartments which have a long history of condensation and mould problems. Every year the same problem. I used the Warmcoat Advanced in a couple of the worst rooms and I have not seen the problem since. I have recommended it numerous times to friends. I am absolutely delighted” T Nicholas Belfast
“I used that Warmcoat Advanced at home in a room that was hard to heat, and had lots of condensation problems. Also had mould near the windows. It worked superbly and I would highly recommend it to anybody” Paul Hughes. Mayo
"I foster 6 children together with my mum. We've always had a problem with damp caused by condensation, in the hallway...... I'd tried allsorts of products to prevent the condensation coming back. I'd used a paint designed specially for preventing condensation, tried tin foil before wallpapering, and allsorts of other products. It was important for me to get rid of the condensation because of the children. I then used Warmcoat. I used 2 coats in the hallway, nearly a year ago and the condensation has not come back. I then used it in my kitchen where I had a similar problem, I used 2 coats, again it has not come back. I can't believe it, fantastic product, fantastic idea. I absolutely love the product."Mrs V Leith, Doncaster "Thank you for your wonderful product 'Thermilate'. It has certainly improved the insulation in our room! Our house is 1920's and as such has little insulation and the north facing rooms especially suffered from condensation on the cold walls. After applying your product the room now feels much warmer and we have little or no condensation. I have no hesitation in recommending your product. Thank you!!" Mrs Mooney, Selby
