Hey mold guy! Can plaster get mold?

[James Andreas]

Was wallpaper removed? Seen similar after wallpaper stripped during rehab.

 

[Mark to market]

As you appear to have a novice builder it is possible that the different hues are a result of different batches of plaster. One has to be careful about adding the same amount of sand, color, water, etc. as well as being consistent with the trowel.

 

[Steve Wyrick]

Yes mold can grow on plaster I seen it grow on stucco and tile roofs. It can grow anywhere.

As to your photo, it appears to me that there is some type of damage, but I am not a mold expert and would so state "Apparent discoloration located in the upstairs xxxxxx room. Discoloration could be due to a variety of reasons including roof leak, water damage or possilbe organic infestion by source I am not qualified to determine. Lender/Client is advised of the visual inspection and appraiser suggest that if they have a concern that a qualified expert be employed by them to determine the reason behind the discoloration."

 

[Mark to market]

Standing back a few feet it looks "dirty" but getting up close the "dirt" is really tiny little dots about half the size of a pencil point. Some are black, some are brownish and some are kind of greenish. Could this be mold or fungus?

The "dots " description would be consistent with sand that has risen to the top of the plaster

 

[Mr Rex]

What did it taste like?