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Friday 15 March 2024
MOLD !
Just back from the shed looking out some figures. I discovered the mdf bases have got some mold on them. What is the best way to stabilise this? Do I coat in pva, varnish or what? I really don’t want to rebase.
Do you need to track down the reason for the mould? If the shed's unheated it is probably damp. I'd paint the bases with dilute bleach (or similar) to get rid of the mould, then repaint with a new topcoat. Not a problem I've had as I use a small oil radiator on a timeswitch for a couple of sessions during the night, which keeps the air dryer.
MDF is susceptible to damp so needs to be sealed. As suggested I'd use a bleach/mildew spray to treat the mould then seal with PVA.
I know a number of people who have had problems with MDF buildings stored in damp sheds or garages and even one wargamer who switched back to resin buildings because of the problems.
Yep, bake that nastiness out of them. Then don't book them back in a damp environment. Whatever you seal them with the damp will get in somehow. If you must store them in the shed put them in a tight-fitting plastic box with a couple of silica bead sachets, that should suck up any moisture that gets in.
Do you need to track down the reason for the mould? If the shed's unheated it is probably damp. I'd paint the bases with dilute bleach (or similar) to get rid of the mould, then repaint with a new topcoat. Not a problem I've had as I use a small oil radiator on a timeswitch for a couple of sessions during the night, which keeps the air dryer.
ReplyDeleteGood advice, thank you.
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P.s I am unable to comment on your blog currently, like those of others.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
MDF is susceptible to damp so needs to be sealed. As suggested I'd use a bleach/mildew spray to treat the mould then seal with PVA.
ReplyDeleteI know a number of people who have had problems with MDF buildings stored in damp sheds or garages and even one wargamer who switched back to resin buildings because of the problems.
You have given me much to consider here. Thanks.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
If you want to kill the mold rather than simply stabilizing its growth, put the bases in a very low temperature oven set at about 150F.
ReplyDeleteInteresting plan, thanks.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Yep, bake that nastiness out of them. Then don't book them back in a damp environment. Whatever you seal them with the damp will get in somehow. If you must store them in the shed put them in a tight-fitting plastic box with a couple of silica bead sachets, that should suck up any moisture that gets in.
ReplyDeleteA most useful storage plan.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland