Do the paper facings on gypsum wallboard create a mold problem?
While the paper wallboard facings do provide a source of food to support mold growth, eliminating the paper facing is not a complete solution to eliminate the potential for mold growth. If moisture is present, mold will still grow on the backside of wallpaper, on the wood framing studs, under carpeting and in numerous other places. The key to controlling mold is in controlling moisture. Remember – without moisture, mold cannot grow.
