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  "name": "Can I just paint over mildew on my bathroom ceiling?",
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      "name": "Can I just paint over mildew on my bathroom ceiling?",
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        "text": "Standard interior paint should not be applied over mildew; the mold must be completely eradicated first, and a mildew-resistant paint should be applied. Painting over active mildew simply traps the fungus, causing it to push through the fresh layer and ruin the finish. Clean affected areas with a fungicide or diluted bleach solution and allow the surface to dry completely. Following cleaning, apply a stain-blocking primer and a premium topcoat formulated with antimicrobial agents to inhibit future fungal growth in damp spots.",
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        "description": "No. Mildew must be fully cleaned and killed first; painting over it traps the growth and causes the new paint to fail and discolor quickly."
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  "description": "No. Mildew must be fully cleaned and killed first; painting over it traps the growth and causes the new paint to fail and discolor quickly."
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