ᐅ How do you prevent mold growth behind KALLAX units placed against exterior walls?
Created on: 8 Oct 2022 08:27
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Hello everyone, I have a problem in my apartment where mold keeps forming behind my KALLAX shelf, which is placed directly against a cold exterior wall. So far, my solution has been to occasionally pull the shelf away and ventilate the wall, but this is not a practical long-term measure. Does anyone have experience or tips on how to permanently prevent mold behind KALLAX furniture on exterior walls? I am especially interested in practical solutions that work with the typical indoor humidity and room conditions found in rental apartments. Are there any special tricks, for example regarding air circulation or insulation between the furniture and the wall, that help in the long run?
This is amazing—so many experiences combined here! 🙂 I had exactly the same problem with my KALLAX. Besides keeping a gap from the wall and ensuring ventilation, I also applied self-adhesive cork insulation mats directly on the wall behind the furniture. This raised the cold wall temperature, preventing moisture from condensing. Now I no longer have to move my shelf away from the wall, and no more mold!
My tip: a combination of distance, air circulation (behind the furniture), and insulation directly on the wall seems to work best in my experience. 🙂
My tip: a combination of distance, air circulation (behind the furniture), and insulation directly on the wall seems to work best in my experience. 🙂
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