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Originally Posted by Boater
The bathroom of my cottage has a mold/mildew problem on the ceiling. I've cleaned it up several times in the last few years but it keeps coming back.
This season I'm going to install an exhaust fan and paint the ceiling.
Questions: Can I just clean up the ceiling again and paint it over? Will the mold find its way through again? Is there a special paint or technique I should use?
I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has dealt with this kind of problem.
Thanks.
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Boater,
I have had this problem. The fan vented to the outside is a must. I would suggest you then prime the area with "KILZ", an excellent product that will keep the mildew from bleeding through again. Then use a standard ceiling paint with a mildew preventer mixed in. Benjamin Moore makes this product or your local paint store can mix it in for you for about $5 extra. It's well worth it.
Good Luck!
Blue Thunder