How to repair a wall damaged by humidity? Easy, fast and super effective method
Is there moisture on a wall or ceiling in your house and you don’t want to spend more by paying someone to fix it for you? Then you came to the right place because here we will show you how you can repair this problem in your home with a super easy, fast, but above all effective method.
Having a wall with brown, black or green stains caused by the mold is something truly terrible on a visual level, but it is also dangerous because this mold can cause health problems in the long term.
According to the Mayo Clinic, it can cause nasal congestion, irritation, watery and burning eyes, itchy throat, dry skin, coughing and sneezing . This without omitting that it can generate an allergy to mold, which is why eradicating it is so important for you, as it is for your family and your pets.
How to repair a wall with humidity?
Materials:
Metal spatula
Chlorine
Spray bottle
Metallic fiber
Gloves for cleaning
Waterproofing
Painting
Face mask
Step by Step:
Put on your mask to avoid breathing in mold, bleach, dust, paint, and more. It is very important that you do it!
With the metal spatula, remove all the paint that has peeled off due to moisture. Try to leave the surface as clean and even as possible.
Now pour the bleach into the spray bottle and spray a good amount all over the mold. Wear protective glasses if you think necessary.
Put on the gloves and proceed to carve with the help of the metallic fiber to completely remove the mold. When finished, spray a little water to remove residue and allow the wall to dry completely.
Once it has dried, apply a coat of waterproofing with the help of a brush or roller. Allow it to dry.
Finally paint the repaired wall and voila.
As you will see, repairing a wall with humidity is very simple, fast and also if it works. The best part is that you can save yourself a good amount of labor money by doing it yourself.