When wandering around home improvement stores or clicking through mold removal techniques online, you may have come across something called “mold resistant paint.” Advertisers claim that this paint can both kill and prevent mold on your walls and this is simply not true. Here’s why.
Nothing as simple as paint can get rid of mold. Mold is strong and stubborn and professional mold remediation experts exist for a reason. If it were that simple to get rid of and prevent mold, certified mold removal specialists like the ones we have at ProCare Restoration would be out of a job.
The reason they call this paint mold resistant is because they put some antibacterial properties into it, that manufacturers and marketers claim will kill mold. Sadly, mold is more than just bacteria. It’s a stubborn fungus that can grow nearly anywhere.
Although the paint may temporarily delay mold it will eventually creep to the surface once again, stronger than ever. The other danger of this paint is that people who are selling buildings tend to use it to dupe the new buyers into believing the building doesn’t have mold. It’s something home buyers should be on the lookout for and it’s why it’s so important to have the building inspected for mold before you close the deal.
Painting over mold doesn’t just threaten property values, though. It’s extremely dangerous for your health. Because people think the mold is no longer a threat now that it’s been painted over, they continue living in the contaminated area. This means they are experiencing prolonged exposure to mold, endangering their health.
Essentially, “mold resistant” paint is just a marketing ploy and nothing more. The worst part is, not only will you waste money on this useless paint, but you’ll have to spend much more on remediation costs after using this paint, because it will give the mold a chance to grow even more.
So don’t be fooled by flashy advertising and don’t spend more than you have to on mold remediation. Get a mold inspection and free remediation estimate today and put down that paint can!
