‘Tis the season... for damp! This time of year is the most common time to experience damp conditions in your home. It’s caused by condensation from warm, moist air coming into contact with cold surfaces such as windows and walls. It occurs mainly during the colder months, regardless of whether the weather is wet or dry.
Before we share our roundup of the best and most popular products to use to treat and prevent mould, be sure to get your property checked by a qualified building surveyor as a paint may just mask a more serious problem.
Zinsser B-I-N Primer
Zinsser B-I-N Primer is the ultimate shellac-based emulsion, acting as a primer, sealer and stain killer for interior surfaces and for spot primer exterior surfaces. B-I-N Primer has excellent adhesion, and stays put on all kinds of surfaces including glossy sufaces, glass, tiles, upvc etc, without the need for sanding!
Zinsser B-I-N can block stubborn stains such as water stains, fungal degradation, nicotine, oil stains, marker pens stains and more, as well as seal porous surfaces, bleeding knotts and resin streaks.
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior and Exterior Primer Sealer
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior and Exterior Primer Sealer is a great water-based primer sealer that can permanently block stains inside and out. Bulls Eye 1-2-3 completely seals stains such as graffiti, grease spots, tar and asphalt either inside or outside your house!
For oil, water stains, fire and smoke damage, use Bulls Eye® 1-2-3 Plus.
Zinser Bulls Eye Primer is known for its effective adhesion to hard to stick surfaces - no sanding needed!
Anti-mould paint lends itself well as both a durable and decorative coating for ceilings and walls. In addition to this, it offers protection against mould, mildew and fungus.
Depending on your choice, the anti-mould paint you choose can also provide insulation if applied correctly.
Right at the top of our list is Ronseal 6 year anti mould paint.
Ronseal’s 6 year anti mould paint stops mould growing on walls and ceilings in problem areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms for up to 6 years as it resists moisture and steam..It is ideal for anywhere that attracts mould including cellars!
Armstead Trade Anti Mould Vinyl Matt
Armstead Trade Anti-Mould Vinyl Matt is a water based, professional quality paint, ideal for tradesman. It restricts and inhibits the growth of mould and algae and is perfect for minimising surface imperfections.
Anti Mould Vinyl Matt is suitable for all standard interior walls and ceilings, especially those at risk of mould growth, leaving a classic matt finish behind.
Vinyl Matt Anti Mould is easy to apply and is a good alternative to the standard Armstead Trade Vinyl Matt where extra protection against mould is needed.
It is available ready mixed in white or can be mixed in a choice of over 100 colours from the stunning Armstead colour range!
Damp seal paint helps to reduce the risk of damp resurfacing. Homes in damper climates like us in the UK are more prone to damp problems, therefore damp proof and damp seal paints can act as a barrier against water invasion. Although more advanced than ordinary wall paint, damp proof paint can be easily applied and maintained by any homeowner and DIY aficionado... So, grab your paint brush and pick your paint below!
Ronseal one coat damp seal brushes straight on to damp. It seals and permanantly covers any damp stains and protects paint work from damage.
Blackfriar Interior Seal Damp
Blackfriar Interior Seal Damp is a clear coating to seal damp patches and prevent them from spoiling interior decoration. Can be used on plaster, brickwork, cement and mortar to penetrate and seal the surfaces against damp.
Polycell damp seal
Polycell Damp Seal Paint has been specially formulated to seal patches of penetrating damp on interior walls and ceilings in just one coat, preventing them from showing through and spoiling decorations.
Thompsons Stain Blocking Damp Seal
Thompsons Stain Blocking Damp Seal provides an off white stain blocking damp seal for house hold damp and water stains. It is high performance and specially developed to form a breathable, obliterating seal that permanently stops the reappearance of damp, water and other household stains.
Can be applied to dry and damp walls and ceilings due to the micro-porous formulation which allows trapped moisture to evaporate, preventing paint flaking or wallpaper peeling.
Mould resistant paint not only resists water but unsightly blistering too. In addition to this, it's designed to prove effective and give lasting protection against often harmful mould.
Johnstone's Trade Stopmould Matt
Johnstone's Trade Stopmould Matt is a water based matt emulsion paint specially formatted to resist mould growth for areas prone to damp conditions.
Stopmould has a more washable finish then Johnstone's similar product Johnstone's Trade Anti Mould Acrylic.
Johnstone's Stopmould paint is suitable for interior use, on surfaces such as blockwork/brickwork, cement render, concrete, plaster, plasterboard and wallboards.
It is available in ready mixed colours, Magnolia and Brilliant White.
Zinsser Mould Resisting Perma White Interior Matt
Zinsser Perma-White Interior Matt has a unique formula containing a biocide that protects the dried paint finish against fungal degradation.
Perma-White Matt has a beautiful White Matt finish that is waterbased, perfect for your kitchens and bathrooms! Perma-White is also available in a Satin finish!
Perma White by Zinsser is mould resistant and has great properties such as its cracking, peeling and blistering resistant finish, which can last up to 7 years before its first maintenance.
Coovar Anti Condensation Paint
Coovar Anti Condensation Paint is the perfect paint to help prevent the formation of condensation.
Anti Condensation Paint is a White and slightly textured matt finish that can be used on surfaces such as wood, plaster, brick and metal that has been suitably primed.
This paint contains a fungicide that inhibits the growth of unsightly mould making it especially effective in rooms prone to airborne moisture such as bathrooms, wet rooms, communal shower/changing rooms and kitchens.
It can be left as a topcoat or over coated with an emulsion paint for interior use only.
Everbuild Stain Block 400ml White 400ml Ready Mixed
Everbuild Stain Block is a spray applied heavily pigmented white paint which permanently prevents existing stains from water, mould, rust, nicotine, grease, soot, crayon showing through subsequent coatings. Quick drying, overcoat in just 15 minutes.
Owatrol Mould Killer 50ml
Owatrol Mould Killer stops mould from growing when added to mortar, paint, adhesives or grout. A few drops of Mould Killer VC175 added to the paint and your surfaces means that surfaces stay looking like new. Owatrol Mould Killer is a durable and strong algae and mould killer. It is long-lasting and can be added to a wide range of products such as paint, timber stains, textured coatings, grout, mortar and adhesives to prevent the formation of mould and mildew.
Blackfriar Anti-Mould Solution
Blackfriar Anti-Mould Solution is a great solution to tackle fungi, mould and algae problems. Anti Mould Soloution can be used in the interior or exterior before decorating.
It removes mould and inhibits regrowth on most surfaces including tiles, plaster, wallpaper, paving slabs and slate. Black Friar Anti Mould is a water based solution that is odourless.
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