Water and mold go hand in hand.
Checking for mold in walls.
You can also look for discolorations that bleed through fresh paint.
Behind your refrigerator beneath stacks of newspapers or cardboard behind the drywall in wall stud spaces that contain plumbing lines below sinks behind the wallboard around.
So water stains on your walls or ceiling provide a good clue for mold growth.
How to check for mold in walls visually.
Water stains and discoloration it s likely that the water that has been soaked through leaves its marks on the walls.
Mold isn t always right out in the open where you can see it.
Here s what to check for when finding molds in or behind the walls.
That is often a sign that mold is growing behind the wall or in the wall material itself.
Often it s lurking in dark spaces such as walls and the ceiling where you can t see it.
Keep reading for key tips on checking for mold and what to do about it if you find mold.
Water stains potently signal the presence of molds there.