AHHHH Black Mold Under the Carpet!

Question

While tearing up some old carpet in my RV, I discovered some patches of black mold about 2' x 2'

Tearing out the floor boards and replacing them IS NOT AN OPTION.

As this is a low budget project, I will only be using the RV for a few years to tailgate football games.

I plan to lay down some asphalt felt followed by another layer of plywood, followed by another layer of felt and a new floor surface.

My question is what can I apply to the mold to prevent it from spreading rapidly and keep out moisture?

thanks!

bb_tx · Answer

There are a number of mold control products. Google mold elimination products.

But the first thing is to determine where the moisture is coming from. Unless you find and eliminate that source, the problem will always be there.

2oldman · Answer

google: treat mold

j-d · Answer

Another even easier floor patch - If you can find an old aluminum sign. It'll span the damage and afford enough stiffness to walk on. Thin enough that you don't have to figure how to compensate for the thickness of your patch.

scottg · Answer

At least bleach the heck out of it to kill the mold. Keep applying until the black is gone.

genecop · Answer

As stated Bleach cut with about 25% water....After it dries, Oil based primer....

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