{"id":4741,"date":"2019-08-06T08:52:57","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T15:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/?p=4741"},"modified":"2020-10-13T15:04:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T22:04:54","slug":"prep-mildew-prone-areas-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/prep-mildew-prone-areas-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Prep Mildew Prone Areas Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Professional painters know that priming can be a crucial step for any paint project. Whether you\u2019re painting fresh drywall or looking to hide a previous wall color, a primer should always be properly applied before your topcoat. The necessity of this prep step is even more advantageous in mildew prone areas like kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. These rooms often have excessive moisture making mildew a common problem, and simply painting over the issue is only a temporary solution.<\/p>\n<p>For results that last, a primer created with specific mildew-resistant properties is what professionals often choose. The last thing you want is a mildew ridden kitchen or smelly bathroom and KILZ<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0primer is here to help with professional tips for ensuring a mildew-resistant finish on your next paint project.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2019\/08\/Michienzi_KILZ2019_LIFESTYLE_Bathroom_007_Mildew_2b.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Michienzi_KILZ2019_LIFESTYLE_Bathroom_007_Mildew_2b.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Michienzi_KILZ2019_LIFESTYLE_Bathroom_007_Mildew_2b-768x375.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/> First things first, start by choosing the right primer.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/primer\/kilz-kitchen-bath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> KILZ<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Kitchen &amp; Bath<\/a> is specially designed for high-humidity and moisture-prone rooms like kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms. It has an enhanced mildew-resistant film that protects the primer from mildew growth. Another professional quality choice is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kilz.com\/primer\/kilz-premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KILZ 3\u2122 Premium<\/a>. Formulated for both interior and exterior use, this water-based primer works well for a variety of home improvement projects.<\/p>\n<p>Now you\u2019ve got the right primer, what\u2019s next? Start by cleaning any existing mold or mildew off the surface you\u2019re going to be priming and painting. Once the surface is fully dry, it\u2019s time to prime!<\/p>\n<p>For results that last, a primer created with specific mildew-resistant properties is what professionals often choose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional painters know that priming can be a crucial step for any paint project. 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