Acrylic. These are the most common waterproof bathroom walls. You can buy bathroom walls to go around your tub or shower that are made with acrylic.

Prime the drywall with oil- or shellac-based primer. These coatings protect against moisture better than water-based primer, but they are noxious, so wear a respirator while using them. Spread the primer with a paintbrush or roller and let it dry before painting.

Fill gaps up to 1/4 inch in width with caulk. If you have tile on the wall adjoining the tub, select a caulk that matches the color of the grout. If your gap is smaller than 1/8 inch in width, use regular caulk; fill gaps larger than 1/8 inch with a sanded caulk.

Acrylic

When painting a bathroom or the shower walls inside a shower enclosure, you should use a latex enamel based paint. For the very best results, opt for a high-gloss or semi-gloss paint as opposed to eggshell or flat.

Bathroom paint should offer mold and mildew resistance. Many options for this type of paint exist on the market today, such as Benjamin Moore’s Aura Bath And Spa Matte Finish (Benjamin Moore) and Zinsser’s Perma-White (Amazon). Once on the wall, these paints will kill existing mold and prevent new mold from growing.

The top waterproof paint products for your house

• Zinsser Watertite Waterproofing Paint. Find Here.
• Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream. Find Here.
• Drybase Liquid Damp Proof Membrane. Find Here.
• Perma-Seal Damp Proof Paint. Find Here.
• Rempro Damp Proof Paint White. Find Here.

Oil / Alkyd– Good adhesion, excellent durability and stain resistance make Sherwin-Williams oil/alkyd-based paints excellent choices for trim in high-traffic rooms, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

You can apply virtually any paint to bathroom walls and woodwork. Anti-mould paints inhibit the build-up of fungi. You can make any paint anti-fungal by adding specialist products. Any bathroom or toilet area has a higher incidence of moisture and should be treated in the same way.

Using bathroom paint can easily alleviate future problems you may have. Crown Bathroom paint is mould guard formulated to resist steam and condensation meaning your walls look fresher for longer. Future problems can appear in the bathroom, such as mould and flaking of the paint.

What is the difference between bathroom paint and normal paint? Bathroom paint is formulated using a very high quality resin that, while drying, coalesces into a very tight barrier. That means that the paint won’t absorb moisture from the air. That moisture is what causes paint to degrade.

It is often beneficial to choose matt paints for the ceiling of your bathroom or kitchen. Combining this with vinyl silk paints on your walls can create a great aesthetic without sacrificing practicality.

Eggshell: eggshell’s attractive finish has more lustre than matte and is, therefore easier to wipe moisture from, but is best kept away from the bathroom and used in other parts of the house. Silk: silk is easy to wipe clean and repels moisture to a certain extent, so it can be used in bathrooms.

In reality, there really is no such thing as bathroom paint, but there are paints formulated for better performance in the moist environment of bathrooms. You don’t necessarily need to buy so-called bathroom paint to get this performance, but there’s one good reason why you might want to: more options for paint sheen.

Satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom. It’s also easy to clean. Use it for the walls, ceiling, and even the trim, because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were. Semi-gloss is even tougher and a cinch to clean.

Generally, the shinier the paint sheen, the easier it is to clean and the better it resists moisture. Many people recommend using a semi-gloss in bathrooms since it virtually repels moisture.

Satin: Satin finish paint has a smooth, velvety look with a bit more gloss. It is most often used for windows, doors, trim, or ceilings, but it can also be used as wall paint. This is particularly suitable for kids’ room walls, kitchens, or bathrooms, or in areas that get a lot of traffic.