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Getting rid of a mold spot on drywall
Posted on 3/13/26 at 5:34 am
Posted on 3/13/26 at 5:34 am
We are getting ready to list our home and I have a mold spot in a closet that I’m trying to take care of in the most cost effective way.
It’s a spot that’s been dry for a while but just has a stain. I was told that Kilz mold and mildew primer then just painting over it would work fine but I feel like I should apply a mold killer before the primer.
What’s the best way to do this without hurting the drywall?
It’s a spot that’s been dry for a while but just has a stain. I was told that Kilz mold and mildew primer then just painting over it would work fine but I feel like I should apply a mold killer before the primer.
What’s the best way to do this without hurting the drywall?
Posted on 3/13/26 at 5:42 am to King of New Orleans
If you are really worried about it spray Concrobium on it then kilz and then paint.
Posted on 3/13/26 at 5:53 am to mtcheral
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Concrobium
This won’t damage the drywall?
Posted on 3/13/26 at 6:44 am to King of New Orleans
The drywall is already damaged, you are now trying to cover up the damage.
If the mold is still active, then that needs to be addressed.
If the Kilz does not sufficiently cover the stain, the try old fashioned hairspray. That seems to work better than KIlz for stubborn stains.
Posted on 3/13/26 at 9:57 am to 2 Jugs
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If the mold is still active, then that needs to be addressed.
How do you know if it’s active? Will that spray take care of it being active?
Posted on 3/13/26 at 10:24 am to King of New Orleans
I used bleach solution in a spray bottle (just wipe it up and put a towel down to protect carpet) and a dehumidifier, repeated process after a couple days while running dehumidifier constantly, then painted over it with kilz drywall primer then painted. It was only outside the dry wall though.
If it’s inside, replace the drywall.
ETA:
Get a moisture meter, not too expensive. It'll tell you if it's actually dry. If it is, just use a bleach solution and paint over it.
If it’s inside, replace the drywall.
ETA:
Get a moisture meter, not too expensive. It'll tell you if it's actually dry. If it is, just use a bleach solution and paint over it.
This post was edited on 3/13/26 at 10:31 am
Posted on 3/13/26 at 2:41 pm to King of New Orleans
If the cause of the "mold" was fixed, then most likely the "mold" is no longer an issue. If the problem was never identified and corrected, then that "mold" spot is not your only issue.
The only way to know for sure is to cut out the affected area and repair it.
Is there a way to see the back side of the drywall?
Posted on 3/13/26 at 3:50 pm to King of New Orleans
I got mold control Concrobium.
When I sprayed the wall and ceiling area, it wiped right off. I blotted dry and am letting it fully dry. I’ll then put a mold/mildew primer on it and paint over it if necessary.
I did buy a moisture meter to be safe but have never felt there being any moisture in the closet.
When I sprayed the wall and ceiling area, it wiped right off. I blotted dry and am letting it fully dry. I’ll then put a mold/mildew primer on it and paint over it if necessary.
I did buy a moisture meter to be safe but have never felt there being any moisture in the closet.
Posted on 3/13/26 at 3:50 pm to King of New Orleans
Kilz in the white can should do. If not, then Pro Block from Sherwin Williams will.
Posted on 3/13/26 at 3:52 pm to 9rocket
Posted on 3/13/26 at 9:13 pm to King of New Orleans
If you haven’t opened it I would try to return that. Get the white spray can, spray lightly each pass rather than blobbing it on there and have it run.
Think mister, not firehose. Keep the can moving.
Think mister, not firehose. Keep the can moving.
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