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QuestionHow can I remove mold from wood?
Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsYou can remove it in 3 ways. You can sand the mold off and refinish the wood, replace the wood entirely, or use a special mold-killing paint called fiber-lock paint. -
QuestionCan you fix moldy wood?Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsYou may be able to remove mold from wood. However, the most surefire way to remove mold from wood is to replace the wood. -
QuestionDoes mold always come back?Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsNot necessarily. You can try to prevent mold by ventilating the area and applying a fungicidal paint or sealant. -
QuestionHow do you keep mold from coming back?Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsReduce the humidity in the room to below 40%. You can do this by ventilating the room, opening a window, turning on the air conditioner, or using a dehumidifier. You could also apply a fungicidal paint over the wood. -
QuestionDoes mold wipe off wood?Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsYes! Use sandpaper to scrub off the top layer of the wood to remove the mold. -
QuestionCan I remove black mold myself?Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsPossibly, but you need to be very careful. Black mold is very dangerous, so wear protective gear and take safety precautions. It may be best to hire a professional to make sure the mold is safely removed.
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