Black mold spreads rapidly and a small amount of mold can quickly grow to encompass an entire wall or ceiling or more.
Pictures of black mold on ceilings.
Here is a picture of black mold growing on a ceiling which often happens after a.
Anyplace you see buckled drywall blistered or peeling paint water stains on walls or ceilings or similar signs of water damage you may also find black mold like in these black mold pictures.
Its appearance may vary somewhat depending on what type of surface it s found growing on though.
From these pictures you can see how you might find just a small amount of mold or you might find a bathroom wall covered with it.
The black mold may be in a highly visible area and may cover a large enough area that it s very obvious as it is in some of these black mold photos.
Black mold officially known as stachybotrys chartarum and sometimes referred to as toxic mold is typically black and slimy in appearance.
We update this gallery regularly as we uncover mold in all its hiding places and varieties.
Look for black or gray patches or streaks of mold like that shown in these pictures.
Addressing black mold early is important because once the problem grows so large it is difficult time consuming and costly to address.
You may also notice discolored areas on the ceiling or walls indicating a water leak.
It is slimy and wet and associated with poor air circulation indoors.