It just depends on what products they use and if they do it right.
they can use Kills its a primer that blocks mold production, smells and everything. if they wait for it to be thoroughly dried, and then paint starting with the Kills - then there shouldn't be any problem with it.
Make sure they also get the carpet very dry - or you can have a mold problem there.The maitenance at my apartment complex wants to paint over drywall that was saturated with water.
Depending where you live - hopefully it is completely dried. If it has, then it will be okay. If you feel that the areas are still moist - contact your management office. The maintenance manager should use a commercial fan or blower to dry the areas that are still moist before painting.
As long as the drywall is COMPLETELY dry you will be fine. If it is dry mold cannot grow or survive. Also, if they do not prime the water stains before they paint it is possible that the stains will ';burn through'; and show.
As for the mold, you will be fine and safe as long as the drywall is allowed to dry completely.
I am a painter and have to deal with this often.
I reread your post and it seems as if there was quite a lot of water. It is likely that the insulation has been soaked. If that is the case even if the drywall dries on the outside the insulation will be retaining moisture. You should request that they open up the wall to be sure that the insulation is not soaked. If it is it should be replaced. They may ***** about it but this is not a difficult thing to do and it should be done.
If it was a slow leak that took a while to seep through, maybe you'd have reason for concern. But a pipe bursting is a ';right now'; kind of thing, and once the water flow was stopped, the walls etc have a chance to dry. They usually use this stuff called Killz before they paint, and that will prevent the mold from forming.
f you are concerned about the health conditions in your apartment, contact the authorities at the Health Department/Enviornmental Division and the Building %26amp; Safety department in your area. They are concerned with apartment enviornment health and habitability,
Not acceptable since this could create a good environment for mold. Send the company your concerns in writing and ask them to replace the sheetrock AND insulation.
Yes it is acceptable. What other treatment did you have in mind? As long as the damage is cosmetic nothing else need be done. Mold only occurs when something gets wet and stays wet or at least damp. If there were no problems before you probably won't have any now.
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