Mold damage to drywall can occur due to different reasons. For instance, if there’s a roof leak or the vapor barrier wasn’t properly installed, the mold may begin to form on the walls. Whenever there’s constant moisture exposure, mold happens. The mold attaches to the paper facing of the drywall and causes extensive damage. Prolonged exposure to mold can contribute to serious health concerns. You should consider hiring a mold removal expert to get rid of the issue and also identify the main cause of the mold in your property.

Can you remove mold from drywall?

Very often people are wondering if moldy drywall can be cleaned. No, mold cannot be completely removed from drywall, drywall surface must be removed and replaced. If you discover mold on your drywall, it’s important to take the necessary steps in order to prevent further damage. If you consider yourself a handy person, get the necessary drywall supplies and replace the mold damaged panels. You don’t really have to replace the entire drywall. There are ways to remove the affected areas.

How to replace mold-damaged drywall?

The reason why we recommend replacing the moldy drywall is that it can be very difficult to remove just a portion of the panel that is affected by the mold. You can easily disturb the mold pores and cause them to spread throughout the wall if you don’t remove the affected panels carefully. It’s very important to cut out all the damaged portions carefully. If the mold damage is caught early enough, the process of replacing only the damaged portions can work. However, if the mold has already penetrated through the surface of the drywall, you may need to replace the entire drywall.