The way you paint your bathroom is similar to the way you paint any room. Apply a coat of primer, covering the corners with a brush and a roller used to cover the rest of the wall. What is different is that to paint baths is used another type of paint. The functionality of the painting is more important here than in any other room, so you need a durable paint, water-resistant and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew.

Latex enamel

In many cases, latex enamel will be enough for the bathroom walls and the shower. Choose a glossy or semi-gloss rather than a flat or peeling paint; the brighter, more will reject the water. Also make sure you print the walls before painting, to seal the wall and provide additional protection against moisture, mold and peeling.

Oil-based enamel

Oil-based paints are also effective to paint the walls of your shower, but are more difficult to handle than the latex paints. Naturally better repel water, but it takes longer to dry and produce a great smell; so you need to work in a ventilated area. To clean you need to use solvents and paint thinner instead of water needed to clean the latex paint. Also, when you should paint again, you must use oil-based paint again because the latex does not stick to oil.

Special paint for bathrooms

Paint manufacturers also produce a paint specifically designed for use in bathrooms. These paintings include chemicals that kill fungi and mildew and helps prevent their growth. This is especially useful in poorly ventilated bathrooms, but usually is not necessary if you have a strong fan and keep the bathroom door open after bathing.

Paint your shower surround

You might want to paint the fiberglass that surrounds your shower. This can be done with any painting mentioned above while you follow the correct steps to prepare the surface. First, sand the fiberglass with extra fine grain sandpaper. You just bring out the shine and give the painting a place to hang. Second, this envelope cleans fiber cleaner to remove excess dirt. Third, rinse with water and let it dry. When you are ready to apply the paint using a spray to avoid the appearance of brush strokes and a smooth finish, you can use a pair of latex paint cans of spray paint or spray to obtain a long-term outcome.