In my professional opinion I would avoid purchasing budget anti mould paints. Adding biocides which will ultimately protect your surfaces from mould growth isn’t cheap. So chances are, a budget anti mould paint isn’t going to have a high content of biocides. Yes, anti mould paint is completely safe for internal use. While some anti mould paints contain biocides, once dry these are not harmful. The chances are, you are looking for an effective mould preventing solution that will do the job long-term. For this reason, we highly recommend Suretherm Anti-Condensation Paint. Suretherm helps prevent the route cause of the problem - the moisture!

Whilst the majority of paints on this list are perfect for the average DIYer due to their ease of application and value for money, sometimes there’s nothing quite like using the best product that’s trusted by professionals. Now onto something a little bit different. Having the best anti mould additive to hand gives you so many decorative options and for this category we would go with Dryzone’s Anti Mould Additive. Our interior paints selection also includes specialist options, such as radiator paints, tile paints, furniture paints, barbecue paints, metal paints and even floor paints.

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Although Suretherm comes in white as standard, it can be wallpapered over or painted over using any emulsion paint, which makes it ideal as a mould preventing solution to be applied before you decorate. Having said that, if you are looking for a white emulsion, you can use it as your topcoat as well. Key Features:

Now the important part, the painting. Start with your first coat of paint, firstly painting around the edges of the wall or ceiling using your paint brush. Once this is done, you can then use a medium-pile roller to paint the rest of the surface. From pure brilliant white to a whole spectrum of vibrant colour, and from matt emulsion paints to silk finishes, you’ll find the perfect tone and look within our range of interior paints - including wall and ceiling paints. It is best to use mould-resistant paint in rooms where damp and condensation build up, for example in the bathroom or in homes with poor ventilation. Areas in the home that are prone to damp, such as the bathroom, are more likely to get mouldy. We recommend using mould resistant paint when redecorating these rooms to reduce the chance of mould growing on walls and ceilings again.Asked Questions How do you treat mould on the walls before painting?Not only can mould and fungus continue to grow, but prolonged exposure can cause a variety of health issues. That is why is it's important to get rid of mould in your home as soon as possible. Before painting, you can eliminate mould from walls using mould remover and cleaning tools. This particular additive comes in a 100ml bottle which is enough to mix with around 5L of paint. And speaking of mixing with paint, you can use this stuff with anything including emulsions, vinyl and if you’re brave enough, silk (sorry silk, but you’re terrible to work with). This of course means you have the freedom to choose your own paint and colour and still get mould resistance. The Easy Care Bathroom paint is an incredibly tough and durable soft sheen emulsion that has the ability to exceptionally resist moisture and steam. It’s for this reason, when painting bathrooms we always recommend using this particular product.