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Can Mold Grow on Concrete?
Yes, moisture can cause mold and bacteria to grow on concrete substrates. Mold can slowly grow on concrete floors, compromising the strength and durability of the surface. Mold can also trigger allergy symptoms in anyone spending significant amounts of time in those areas.
How does mold grow on concrete?
Mold does not feed on the concrete itself, it feeds on the moisture, algae, salt, pollen, dirt, dust and other particles trapped inside the concrete substrates. Conditions favorable for mold include:
- Humid Weather: Concrete itself is not an insulator, but airborne moisture will condense on the surface of the concrete and cause mold growth. Environments with a high relative humidity (RH) tend to grow more mold and bacteria.
- Ground Water Intrusion: Concrete floors in basements and garages may become saturated with groundwater. Without proper drainage, floors collect moisture and become a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.
- Poor Ventilation: Inadequate ventilation causes moisture to condense and mold growth on the concrete floor. Particularly during winter, wet cold air in the home can hold more moisture than warm air and create suitable conditions for mold growth.
Mold requires moisture, nutrients and a suitable surface to grow, and concrete floors can provide the perfect environment. Addressing the underlying issues is critical to preventing and mitigating mold growth on concrete surfaces.
Prevent Mold Growth with Bone Dry Products
Excess moisture in concrete floors creates an ideal breeding ground for mold and bacteria, leading to potential health risks and structural damage. Bone Dry Products’ line of penetrating concrete sealers provides an effective solution to mitigate moisture and prevent mold growth. Our products are essential when finishing concrete with moisture-sensitive materials like vinyl, paint, wood, VCT or carpeting.
Bone Dry Plus combines the benefits of our high-quality penetrating sealers with added antimicrobial protection, making it particularly useful for buildings in moisture-prone industries like healthcare and food production. By applying Bone Dry Plus to new or existing concrete slabs, you create a chemical vapor barrier to block moisture from reaching the surface, while the antimicrobial formula inhibits the growth of mold and bacteria.
Other benefits of Bone Dry Plus include:
- Permanent Waterproofing
- Concrete Strengthening
- Surface Dust Prevention
- Odorless
- Cost-Effective
- Easy to Apply
- Fast Curing Time
Contact us today to get the best penetrating concrete sealer and prevent mold and mildew growth on your concrete floors.
Use Bone Dry Pro for Your Flooring Project
If you’re looking for a high-quality penetrating concrete sealer, all you need to do is call Bone Dry and let us know the square footage, whether the slab is hard troweled, new or existing, and what type of flooring you want to install. We’ll supply the products you need to have your floor installed quickly, easily and with a 20-year warranty against water damage.
Check out all the moisture mitigation products we offer for your next project:
- Penetrating Sealers: Deep sealing action to stop moisture from surfacing –
- Concrete Preparation Products: Etch hard-troweled concrete and seal porous cement based structures –
- Surface Coatings: Semi-gloss and waterproof surface sealers –
