Sunday, February 12, 2012

Recent bathroom mold case

Bathroom mold

I was recently asked to investigate a mold problem in a newer downstairs shower in the Edina area. Another contractor had installed Travertine tile and had failed to seal the tile properly. Body oils and soap scum had penetrated the Travertine and gotten behind the walls. After carefully removing the moldy lower wall tiles, it was determined that the shower could not be saved. Sadly, this could have been prevented with the following measures by the original contractor:

• Installation of a properly working bathroom exhaust fan to remove moisture.
• Sealing the surface of the Travertine tile with a natural sealer. I recommend two coats of sealer.
• Using an additive to the grout to prevent penetration of body oils.
• Investigating the current shower drain and determining that it was not working properly, hiring a plumber to resolve the issue, and making sure that drain issue was resolved before installation of the new tile began.

We are currently remodeling this shower and will post pictures of our progress.

We do beautiful bathroom remodels. Check us out on the web at www.brflooring.biz or call Kurt at 612-644-8779.

Kurt Kuhlmann
B & R Hardwood and Tile
8445 Powers Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317


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