What to do if your bathroom was painted with what appears to be interior paint instead of moisture resistant paint?
I just realized that my bathroom is painted with what appears to be just regular interior paint instead of using moisture resistant paint.
The only reason I am making this speculation is because the paint is a flat or matte finish instead of glossy or shiny that you'd typically see in a bathroom (and what I had in my prior place).
So, my question is whether I can apply something on top of the current paint to protect the bathroom from moisture.
The alternative is probably going to be repainting the entire bathroom (and I suppose, key areas in the kitchen too, I assume)?
Is there anything I could do in a cost-effective manner besides repainting?
If it matters, I do have an exhaust fan as well as a window that I can open in the bathroom after I am done showering.
I am attaching pictures what of what I mean by the flat vs glossy paint. The glossy paint was in my prior apartment. The flat paint is what I have currently.
Posted Jul 29, 2025, 6:23 AM UTC