Renting, so we will not spend ALL our money, however we are fixing the bathroom and have started peeling the latex paint off the enamel undercoat. Moisture is a problem as there is no fan and a very small window. We have areas of two paint layers, others of drywall (some wet) and some of one paint layer. Mushrooms growing where the front of the tub meets the wall is a big concern. Any ideas would be appreciated. Many Thanks.

Are you saying that you will need to fix the problems yourself? If you're renting, I would assume that the landlord would be responsible? Is that the case for you, please? Around where I live, the landlord would have to take care of the problems.

Thanks!

You need to get the drywall removed, at least 4 ft up off the floor.

1- draw a level line 48 1/2" up off the floor

2- cut along the line with a sharp utility knife, it will take several strokes to cut clear through.

3- remove the drywall and clean out all the mould and ant other damage.
Let this dry good and spray it with bleach several times.

4- install new drywall, get "green board" at home depot paper is green and moisture resistant.

5- apply mesh drywall tape on the joints, then drywall mud and smooth out, no ridges.

6- let that dry good and sand off the high spots and apply another coat. The testuring to match the rest of the room is the hard part,

7- Repaint the entire room

Good luck

Roger

Both the above posts are right on, it sounds to me that there are too many things going on for you fix it properly by yourself, the bathroom basically needs to be gutted. Like Clough said - Your landlord should fix it, if not you should consider moving.

Many Thanks for the responses to our bathroom problem. Landlord has taken over and discovered a leak under the window. Years of wood rot and other nasty stuff will make us look for a new abode asap. Appreciate the help!