How to Add Mold Inhibitors to Paints

Mold can pose a significant health risk, particularly if an inhabitant of a moldy area has respiratory problems. Of course, mold growth on walls is also unsightly. Fortunately, you can add mold inhibitors to paints to prevent the re-growth of mold, once mold has been removed. Adding mold inhibitors to paints is a straightforward process, and the project can be completed in an afternoon. With the right materials and preparation, you can combat mold growth yourself by adding mold inhibitors to paints.

Rubber gloves
Scrub brush
Bucket
3 tsp. powdered dishwasher detergent
1 qt. bleach
2.5 qts. warm water
2 oz. household disinfectant
2 tsp. mold inhibitor for paint
1 gallon latex or acrylic household paint
Paint mixing stick
Paint roller
Angled brush

Instructions

- 1
  Put on a pair of rubber gloves and check for adequate ventilation before removing existing mold. You should remove any existing mold before applying any mold-inhibiting paint.
- 2
  Mix 3 tsp. powdered dishwasher detergent, 1 qt. bleach, 2.5 qts. warm water, and 2 oz. household disinfectant in a large bucket. Scrub the affected mold-growth areas with a scrub brush, and rinse thoroughly with cool water. Allow the area to dry completely before repainting with mold-inhibiting paint.
- 3
  Add 2 tsp. of mold inhibitor to each gallon of latex or acrylic paint. Do not use mold inhibitor with oil or enamel-based paint, as the inhibitor is only soluble in water-based paint.
- 4
  Mix the mold inhibitor well into the gallon of paint with a paint mixing stick, until no mold inhibitor is visible.
- 5
  Apply the mold-inhibiting paint to the affected wall or room with a paint roller. Use an angled brush to paint any hard-to-reach areas.

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