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Black spots on the bathroom ceiling and in the grout
A bathroom makes steam every day. We clean out the growth and fix the ventilation so the room can dry between showers.
Steam has to go somewhere
In a bathroom the moisture comes from the shower, and the ceiling and the corners are where it settles. A fan that is weak, too small or ducted into the attic instead of outside lets that steam hang around.
We remove the growth from ceilings, grout and caulk, replace what cannot be cleaned and check that the fan actually moves air out of the house. A clean ceiling with the same weak fan will be dark again within a year.
Look for
- Dark spots on the ceiling above the shower
- Black or pink growth in grout and caulk lines
- Peeling paint on the walls near the tub
- A fan that barely moves a sheet of paper
How the job goes
- Check the roomWe look at the ceiling, the walls, the tub surround and the fan and duct.
- Clean and removeGrowth is cleaned from hard surfaces, and soft or damaged material is taken out.
- Fix the airflowThe fan, the duct and the vent are checked, and we tell you if they need replacing.
- Seal and finishFresh caulk and a stain-blocking primer go on once everything is dry.
What the work includes
- Ceiling and wall cleaning
- Growth removed from hard surfaces and treated.
- Grout and caulk
- Failed caulk cut out and replaced, grout cleaned or resealed.
- Ventilation check
- Fan, duct and outside vent checked, with advice on what to replace.
- Drying and primer
- The room dried out and the ceiling primed before painting.
Questions about this job
- Will the mold come back?
- Not if the steam is handled. A fan that vents outside and runs for 20 minutes after a shower does most of the work.
- Is the pink film in my shower mold?
- Usually it is a bacteria that likes damp, soapy surfaces. It wipes off, but it is a sign the area stays wet.
- Can you replace the fan?
- We tell you what size and type fits the room. An electrician or the remodeler you use can install it, or we can arrange it.
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(518) 767-7994
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