Asked on Dec 09, 2014
Mold on my wooden door
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Rabs
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I got a new door for my bathroom. It is laminated but the mold is growing through and grows out from below between the wood and laminate. It looks some what like mushrooms and has to be cut off every few days.
25 answers
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Not good! I think I'd consider replacing the door.Is there a current moisture problem in the bathroom?
Adrianne C
on Dec 09, 2014
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How long have you had this "new" door? I would take it down and return it! New doors shouldn't grow mushroom like mold!
Sheila
on Dec 10, 2014
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It's a new door the carpenter who brought it has disappeared Is there any way to 'kill ' it
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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I tried using plant pesticide But no use
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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Perhaps with an anti-fungal treatment, but being a laminated door, getting it wet with treatment may damage it. Laminate is usually applied over a particle board that expands when wet, then falls apart.
Adrianne C
on Dec 10, 2014
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Pesticide isn't what you'd need. You may have to replace the door. Sorry.
Adrianne C
on Dec 10, 2014
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So then what can I do A new door would be very expensive
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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Thank you very much all of u specially Adrianne I have to buy a new door So be it
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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You're welcome. Sometimes you can find used doors much cheaper, although I'd look for a paneled door, or one that's made of real wood.
Adrianne C
on Dec 10, 2014
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This was real wood dear It seems the tree must have been weird
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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I am scared to even buy a new One worried that that too may be bad
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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Mold is toxic, but try to bleach out the mold, if that does not work, you can sand it then put primer o it that says mold resistant and repaint again.
Jackie Paulson
on Dec 10, 2014
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But Jackie there is no paint
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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@RABS----I suspect that if you are still in India--as your post reads--that you might have some fungus that grows there that we might not have here in a less hot and humid climate. Is this a SOLID WOOD DOOR? Or one made like a layered piece with a nicer "face" and a hollow or "solid" inner layer? Look on the edges and see if it looks like all one piece thruout or if there are different colored edges where the face meets the side---if there IS then this is a "Filled" or "Solid core" door and anything could be in there. Some have strips of heavy duty cardboard in a zig-zag between the outer faces so the outer "skin" doesn't buckle--this would leave a LOT of room for something to get in there and grow. Do you know where the carpenter got the door? Maybe the local hardware store can help figure out what is in there. The carpenter might have had this sitting around and decided to sell it to you and then disappear--happens all the time sadly.
Comet
on Dec 10, 2014
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You may want to consider taking it down and let it dry-out thoroughly. Then buy a clear sealant paint on a couple of coats, then let dry. afterward, I'd apply a primer thats mold resistant and then finish it with a paint of your choice...or buy a new door..lol
Country NaNa
on Dec 10, 2014
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@rabs not sure about the issues with wood in your country, but what you are describing is definitely sounding like a fungus. Perhaps you could consult with a wood specialist - either a cabinet maker or such to find out what to do. If you are replacing the door you should find a reputable dealer who has been around for while. Hope you find a solution to your problem.
Gail Salminen
on Dec 10, 2014
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Thank you gail Will do so
Rabs
on Dec 10, 2014
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I'm sure this was not a common occurrence and that you can find another without this problem. You've probably also learned the signs leading to this problem as well.
Adrianne C
on Dec 11, 2014
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No I have not... Because it just started within Two months of installing
Rabs
on Dec 11, 2014
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Comet It's a solid wood door He made the door right here
Rabs
on Dec 11, 2014
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Country na na You think if I let it dry it would be ok Because here we do use a lot of water to wash the bathrooms daily
Rabs
on Dec 11, 2014
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A fungus thrives in dark moist area's and mushrooms send out spores. some types of mushrooms only grow on wood, so it makes since to dry the wood, But to prevent it from returning you would have to find where your having moisture issues, and it doesn't take much moisture to keep this problem going. There is a product called Borate which is environmentally Friendly but deadly to wood-eating fungi and insects. when fungi find a place they like they'll continue to return as long as the place is favorable; so its important to find the moisture problem and keep it from returning. I would suggest that a dehumidifier would possibly help since it's a bathroom door; though, you may find that replacing the door with possibly a metal door would work too. best of luck to you!
Country NaNa
on Dec 13, 2014
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Metal!!!! Not a beautiful option don't you think My house is not big and there are other doors leading to bedrooms near it So the doors won't match The bathroom does get sunlight I will try and look for borate Thank you
Rabs
on Dec 13, 2014
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I would be interested in hearing how things turn-out after using the borate. I didn't mean to insult you in any way. I have no way of seeing your house so I only tried to reply to the conditions that a fungus will thrive in. Here in the states there are many options and styles of metal doors,so it was a option I thought you would consider, I hope the borate will work and put an end to your problem so that you can enjoy your home.
Country NaNa
on Dec 23, 2014
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No problem I did not feel insulted Thank yo The borate is not available here in India So I wish you could suggest me something else Merry Christmas to you and all reading this
Rabs
on Dec 24, 2014
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