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Hiya,
Need some advice on the best approach for stripping and repainting my bathroom ceiling (approx 150cm x 200cm)
It seems to have had a neat lining paper cover up which has lasted a few years, but I've noticed the black mould starting to creep through and the paper begin to peel off.
(The plaster underneath all seams fine, I believe the mould has been caused by condensation from the shower)
I maybe stupidly thought I'd be able to rip the lining paper off in one go, but the reality is very different.
My main issue is that the painted lining paper is blocking any bleach / mould killer I'm putting on there.
If I continue scraping, it seems like the mold is penetrating the underlying layers of paint, though not the base coat.
How should I proceed ?
My 2 initial thoughts were try and find some sort of mould killer which can penetrate the lining paper or use a plaster safe paint stripper and hope that takes the lining paper off too.
Any recommendations for chemicals and next steps much appreciated.
I've attached some pics of how it currently looks. (The pics show the mould after a wipe with some Cillit bang, mould killer)
Cheers
Mark
Need some advice on the best approach for stripping and repainting my bathroom ceiling (approx 150cm x 200cm)
It seems to have had a neat lining paper cover up which has lasted a few years, but I've noticed the black mould starting to creep through and the paper begin to peel off.
(The plaster underneath all seams fine, I believe the mould has been caused by condensation from the shower)
I maybe stupidly thought I'd be able to rip the lining paper off in one go, but the reality is very different.
My main issue is that the painted lining paper is blocking any bleach / mould killer I'm putting on there.
If I continue scraping, it seems like the mold is penetrating the underlying layers of paint, though not the base coat.
How should I proceed ?
My 2 initial thoughts were try and find some sort of mould killer which can penetrate the lining paper or use a plaster safe paint stripper and hope that takes the lining paper off too.
Any recommendations for chemicals and next steps much appreciated.
I've attached some pics of how it currently looks. (The pics show the mould after a wipe with some Cillit bang, mould killer)
Cheers
Mark
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