Brown Spots and Patches on Bedroom Wall

[Fafner]

The wall at the back of the fitted wardrobe in my mother's bedroom has started to present brown spots and patches (please see photo).

At first we thought it must be mold but now we are not so sure. It looks a little like the foxing that appears on old books.

The bedroom is in a flat that she has lived in for thirty years.

The wall backs onto the stairwell for the block.

I would be obliged for any pointers on the best way to address the problem,

Thanks.

 

[Topspread16]

@Casper 4am

 

[ChrispyUK]

The wall at the back of the fitted wardrobe in my mother's bedroom has started to present brown spots and patches (please see photo).

At first we thought it must be mold but now we are not so sure. It looks a little like the foxing that appears on old books.

The bedroom is in a flat that she has lived in for thirty years.

The wall backs onto the stairwell for the block.

I would be obliged for any pointers on the best way to address the problem,

Thanks.

Give it a scrub with some detergent, then paint on some stain block like Zinsser Coverstain or similar.

 

[Casper]

@Casper 4am

Na mate. That’s me 10 minutes after eating a vindaloo. After I phoned 999

 

[Fafner]

Thanks very much for the reply.

I'll try the Zinsser Coverstain and revert.

 

[davidjohnsir]

Thanks very much for the reply.

I'll try the Zinsser Coverstain and revert.

Hi @Fafner ,Please let us know if it worked?