🛁 Banish the Damp: Your Guide to a Healthy Bathroom in Enfield, Barnet, or Hackney

Living with a damp bathroom is more than just an eyesore—it can be a health concern. We take this very seriously, and you shouldn’t have to live with flaky paint, mildew, and general discolouration!

Here is your step-by-step guide to dealing with bathroom damp effectively, restoring your relaxing space.

The Root Cause: Lack of Ventilation

If you notice flaking paint, exposed plaster, and general discolouration, the most common culprit is a lack of ventilation. High moisture from baths and showers needs an escape route!

The Best Defense: If your bathroom has a window, always leave it open after a shower or bath to let the steam and moisture dissipate naturally.

The Next Best Option: Install a form of mechanical extraction, such as an extractor fan. (We’ll save the technical details of inline vs. direct-to-outdoor extraction for another post!)

The Restoration: 4 Steps to a Fresh Finish

Once you have your extractor fan installed, you can’t just paint over the existing damage. You need to properly refresh the surface to ensure the problem doesn’t immediately return.

Here is the best approach for long-lasting results:

Preparation is Key: Strip back any peeling or flaky paint, as well as any discoloured areas that have come loose. The surface must be stable.

Repair the Surface: Apply a suitable filler to any areas where the paint has completely come off, exposing the naked plaster underneath.

Seal and Secure: Apply a product like Zinsser Peel Stop or a similar binding sealer. This is crucial to ensure you have stopped any further peeling before you apply the new paint.

Paint for Protection: Finally, apply a specially formulated mould-resistant paint. This will work in conjunction with your new extractor fan to keep the bathroom refreshed and mildew-free.

With these practical tips, you can say goodbye to the mouldy space you dreaded entering. Your bathroom can once again become a peaceful place that allows you to relax, rejuvenate, or just get some quiet time away from the kids!

As always, if you need professional help, we are here for you.

Below we have linked a video to a make over we made for landlord and their tenants!