DEEKAYPEE8569
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.....in a bathroom, where it tends to steam up.....semi-gloss or latex? My Brother painted a bathroom recently and used Rustoleum semi-gloss.
If I can remember what the can said, the paint used was a semi-gloss oil-based paint. As I said before, the painted walls in the whole bathroom; mostly above the shower stall will "sweat," then leave water marks. I've half a mind to re-paint what I can reach (around the sink and the toilet) with latex paint.
If I can remember what the can said, the paint used was a semi-gloss oil-based paint. As I said before, the painted walls in the whole bathroom; mostly above the shower stall will "sweat," then leave water marks. I've half a mind to re-paint what I can reach (around the sink and the toilet) with latex paint.
Take more cold showers..... What you are seeing is a fairly normal condensation effect. Two possible easy answers; run the vent fan while using the shower or wipe the wall dry after showering.
And my opinion is the same as PE. You will be better off priming and/or scuffing before painting. Washing alone won't really help.
I try to remember to do that, actually. I guess I just have to become more vigilant about checking the dehumidification.It's recommended that you run the fan for about 20 minutes after you shower. You may be showering with the fan on and then turning it off too soon.
Also, check the vent fan to make sure that it is clear of dust. Over time they get clogged with dust and will limit air flow. It wouldn't hurt to vacuum it out every 6 months or so (depending on how quick it clogs).
I had the same problem until I renovated my bathroom and upgraded the bathroom fan.
I sized it bigger than the square footage of my bathroom and now I never have the issue.
May be worth a shot.
Oh, and I used semi-gloss paint.