What sort of tradesman would I need to help remove fungi from bathroom?

Question

From looking on internet, this seems to be a common problem but I don't know who to contact to remedy it.

The fungi looks a bit like pasta and grows at an alarming rate. We are going to rip up the floor and try and dry the area with a dehumidifier but need someone to kill the fungi before we lay new floor!

Answer 1

Do it yourself for the cost of a bottle of thin bleach (30pence) and a small tin of paint about £6.

First wash it off with detergent and water. Then wipe the affected area with a sponge or cloth soaked in bleach, wear eye protection and rubber gloves, and then let it dry. Then do the bleach again and let dry. Do this at least 5 times. When dry, paint over with an oil based white undercoat. When dry, usually takes at least 8 hours in the summer then do a second coat.

Then decorate as normal. It might come back in a year but just wipe off with bleach at the first signs and paint it again. You have obviously got a damp problem and this should be cured before you get to doing the new floor.

Answer 2

have pore some water first to get it dry and take clorine power and spite it well on the bathroom dont use that bathroom for 12hrs better you do in night time and cleane with

water clearly

Answer 3

First make sure you eliminate the problem of the excess humidity in the bathroom. then remove the big fungus growth and spray the rest with Tilex...there is a extra strength root killer version that works wonders. If you feel the need to still remove the floors for repairs...call a carpenter to do that but first elimate the source of the humidity (ceiling bathroom fan)

Answer 4

fungus remover from b&q

Answer 5

Sanitation/plumber/get it surveyed then they can advise.

Answer 6

plasterer,!!

Answer 7

cordone the work area in plastic and use respirators to protect yourself....get work gloves. tear out ANY thing that has the fungus on it, bag it and take it to the dump. Mix a solution of bleach / water (1:3 ratio)  and spray the areas that had the affected debris. Lie plenty of sunlight into the bathroom, leave the windows open. The fungus is there becuause of improper ventilation and damp that will not go away. Make sure the tub / shower is not leaking. When you raplace the floor sheathing, use plywood that will allow for the use of concrete floor board panels on top of them, if you have to replace flooring that goes under the tub or shower....tear out the stall or tub and replace the floor clear back to the wall. Once this is done, apply the concrete boards with consturction adhesive...you will need a special saw blade for your circular saw to cut the pieces...this board material is about 1/4  inch thick and is used in bathrooms to protect the floor sheathing from water damage, as it is water proof! any wall boards that get replaced, makesure it is the green board suitable for use in humid environments. Paint the wall board wit KILZ primer...it prevents the growth of fungus and mold and will cover over ANYTHING. If you cannot find it at the store, look for it online. It is worth it!

If you use tile on the floor, be sure to use the proper grout. I reccomend a sheet of PVC flooring or synthetic linolium...it is impervious to water and there will be no seams to grout. For floor coverings, make sure the bath mats are rubber backed and wash them often. if you did not have to go under the shower or bath, rip out the silicone seals around the floor and wall anyway, re apply with a new tube of silicone. This should forever end your issues.

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Answer 8

www.servpro.com or 1-800-servpro

Answer 9

A lot of elbow grease

Answer 10

Search your local directory for remediation. ( this is what i do for a living) www.bmscat.com

Answer 11

I f the problem is in the woodwork then it`s worth giving a wood treatment firm a call for an assessment.If you don`t cure the root cause it will just keep coming back.

Answer 12

I have seen dry ice used to remove fungus and mold from wood and other porous surfaces. Here is some info on that.

http://www.diamonddryiceblasting.com/bla...

Also, I have heard of ozone being used to do the same thing. I heard that victims of hurricane Katrina had alot of this ozone treatment done.

Good Luck!