From suspicion to evidence: qPCR mould test in a classroom

The qPCR mould test makes the invisible visible

Traditional inspections often stop at a visual check: no visible patches, no action. But mould can settle out of sight — behind suspended ceilings, in walls or ventilation ducts. The Inducoat qPCR mould test uses DNA analysis (quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) to identify specific mould species accurately, even when they are not visible: an objective measurement rather than an estimate.

Action within the same budget

The school had already scheduled painting work for the summer maintenance period. Thanks to the test results, the management chose the Inducoat Fungi system within that same budget — a mould-resistant paint system (finish; primer only where required by the substrate) whose dry paint film is resistant to mould, developed for indoor spaces such as classrooms, care facilities and public buildings. Notably, the original quotation did not take the mould problem into account. Thanks to the advice of the paint wholesaler, the system was incorporated after all, at no additional cost to the client.

The result: a technically and socially responsible solution, delivered within the same schedule and the original maintenance budget.

Why this matters

A healthy indoor environment is essential for pupils and staff; poor air quality can lead to concentration problems, allergies and sickness absence. The combination of measurable data from the Inducoat qPCR Mould Test and the proven efficacy of Inducoat Fungi makes it possible not to leave health to chance. What began with one teacher’s suspicion resulted in a substantiated intervention that makes a direct contribution to the well-being of dozens of pupils.