Collection: Waterproof bathroom paint

You want to paint your bathroom and you hear a lot about a characteristic that the paint must have, the need for it to be "water-repellent". The bathroom is clearly the most humid room in the house: splashes and water vapor mean that the bathroom is constantly exposed to humidity, legitimately raising the question of the necessary waterproofing of the paint for the ceiling and walls. The choice of paint is essential to ensure humidity control on the walls and possibly the bathroom tiles if you choose a paint that is compatible with this type of support.

What is a waterproof paint?

A waterproof paint is a paint that has a certain waterproofness and is a product that is specifically designed for use in humid rooms such as the kitchen or the bathroom.

A more moisture-resistant paint

A classic acrylic paint, for example, will be designed for conventional rooms and will not prevent water vapor, splashes or even condensation from penetrating the painted surface: hence the notion of waterproofing of water-repellent paint.

To be as factual as possible, a waterproof paint has a paint film that acts as a protection to allow vapors to escape and prevent them from penetrating the paint. This concept, also called "breathable," is very useful, even essential, since it is the absence of this protection that, in the long term, can promote the appearance of fungi or mold in your bathroom.

What are the advantages of waterproof paints?

Paint that isn't suited to the sometimes challenging conditions of a bathroom will undoubtedly lead to premature deterioration of the paint that's applied: peeling, blisters, or potentially mold on a very damp wall. This is where waterproof paint becomes so important when renovating your bathroom.

If you've ever done any renovation work, you'll already know that this isn't just about paint. Surfaces like placo, for example, also guarantee a difference between the paint commonly used in conventional rooms and the paint used in wet rooms, which is a different color (often green).

It is clear that waterproof paint will provide better waterproofing compared to conventional paint because it will prevent moisture problems. The paint will not flake over time and will not deteriorate due to condensation or splashes.

The different types of water-repellent paints

Choose eco-friendly paint

Yes, a water-repellent paint is a special kind of paint, and this is the name often used. But did you know that there are different types of water-repellent paint? Acrylic, oil-based, and, above all, eco-friendly, the composition of these paints can vary depending on their composition.

Acrylic paint, or more commonly known as water-based paint, is well-known for interiors, but also for bathrooms. We often have the misconception that this paint is more environmentally friendly and poses no health risks. They have the advantage of drying quickly and emitting few odors.

You may be unsure, but eco-friendly paints can also have water-repellent properties. It's therefore important to check with your paint manufacturer!

This is the case with Algo paints, for example, which will allow vapors and condensation to escape, but also provide real waterproofing, preventing the paint from migrating into the surfaces of the humid rooms in which it is applied.

Be careful about the choice of finish

In many of our home improvement guides, we've often mentioned the need for a satin finish for its easy washability. We're also recommending a satin finish for your water-repellent paint. While matte paint can be water-repellent, satin paint is more suitable, more durable, and easier to maintain.

If you've read our article on what type of paint to use in a kitchen or bathroom, you already know that the satin finish is also applied to the ceilings in these rooms.

How to apply waterproof paint in a bathroom?

Don't worry: while waterproof paint has additional features to traditional paints, there's no difference when it comes to applying it to your bathroom walls. So, you can rely on our guide to painting your bathroom .

The tools will be the same, applying an undercoat is always highly recommended, preparing the walls to be painted or repainted is similar to other rooms in the house and you will be painting on a white wall.

The differences will be in the products you use: namely your water-repellent paint and a coating that is also water-repellent if you have imperfections to hide on your wall covering.

Where can I get waterproof paint for my bathroom?

As mentioned earlier in this guide, Algo paints have the particularity of being water-repellent, this is even more true in satin finish.

You can order our paint online from our website and enjoy hundreds of shades in stock at the right price. Our delivery times are one week from the confirmation of your order.