When restoring water-damaged structures caused by flooding, hurricanes, storms
and other catastrophes, taking measures to not just eliminate mold, but to
prevent its recurrence is vital.
Cleaning and sanitizing alone does not prevent mold from recurring. To ensure
mold does not return, many industrial hygienists and contractors employ a Clean,
Kill and Coat™ remediation process:
• Clean: Sets the stage for remediation.
Unsalvageable materials, such as carpet, furniture and wallboard are removed.
Building materials are exposed to circulated dry air, followed with a thorough
cleaning and the removal of all contaminants.
• Kill: Disinfects and deodorizes to prepare the surface prior to
sealing or coating. Foster 40-80 Disinfectant
disinfects hard non-porous surfaces and cleans and deodorizes areas of mold,
mildew and bacterial growth resulting from flood and water damage. It should be
used as the final step in the cleaning process on hard non-porous, semi-porous
and porous surfaces. This full strength disinfectant is EPA registered and
comes in a ready-to-use dilution, eliminating the need to handle corrosive or
dangerous concentrates.
• Coat: Prevents mold re-growth long term.
Surfaces are coated with a Foster EPA registered, antimicrobial coating or a
Foster mold resistant coating. Foster coatings contain a high percentage of
active ingredients, so they inhibit the re-growth of odor-causing bacteria,
mold and mildew – long term – on their surfaces.
Foster fungicidal protective coatings are specified by industrial hygienists and
preferred by contractors because of their long term, proven performance and
reliability. Foster coatings are used in mold remediation projects and in HVAC
duct systems, for wherever indoor air quality is of utmost importance – school
buildings, hospitals, restaurants, homes, and work places. Foster coatings
(listed below) are also LEED compliant and contribute to LEED EQ Credit 4.2.
For 10 Year Protection* (Foster EPA Registered, Anti-microbial Coatings):
Foster® 40-20™
is an EPA registered, fungicidal coating with over 10 years of proven efficacy.
It is designed for HVAC duct systems and for mold remediation. Foster 40-20’s
tough, flexible, crack resistant film makes it ideal for protecting HVAC duct
liners, and its moisture, scrub resistant film makes it ideal for use in
demanding environments, such as food and beverage processing plants,
pharmaceutical plants and hospitals.
Foster® Full
Defense (40-25) is an EPA registered, fungicidal coating designed for
commercial and residential mold remediation projects. Full Defense is the only
EPA registered coating that kills residual mold and protects surfaces from mold
re-growth. Its high percentage of active ingredients offers long term
fungicidal protection. Full Defense is a breathable coating that may be applied
to damp building materials, so they are protected during the drying process.
For 5 Year Protection* (Foster Mold Resistant Coatings):
Foster® Interior
Defense Mold Resistant Coating (40-50) contains EPA registered
antimicrobial additives that protect its surface from odor-causing bacteria,
mold and mildew. Ideal for application to wood framing, dry wall and other
building materials found in wall cavities, attics, crawl spaces, and other
areas prone to mold growth.
Foster® Sheer
Defense Mold Resistant Clear Sealer (40-51) contains EPA registered
additives that protect its surface against microbial growth. This sealer dries
clear when underlying substrates need to remain visible. It has a water
resistant finish and is flexible and crack resistant. Ideal for use in a wide
variety of applications, including attics, wall cavities, crawl spaces, wood
framing, floor joists, drywall, and other building materials.
To obtain a copy of a Foster Limited Product Warranty visit the product
page.