Wall moisture next to the shower?

[Alfred001]

I don't know squat about wall moisture so bear with me.

In my shower the tiles go up to my shoulders so when I take a shower the wall above the tiles invariably gets sprayed with water. The fella who painted the walls I THINK painted it with something that supposedly keeps the moisture out of the walls.

 

Is this something to be concerned about?

[fiveworlds]

Yeah moisture in walls leads to damp which leads to moulds growing on your walls that aren't good for your health.

 

Edited January 11, 2017 by fiveworlds

[OldChemE]

Yes, you need to be concerned about molds. But-- if your walls are made of wall-board the standard for many years has been to use a special type of wallboard in kitchens and bathrooms that is mold and moisture resistant. You just want to make sure the paint has good coverage and let the walls dry after each use (I've got a shower in my house that has walls with one original coat of paint, applied in 1991 over mold resistant wallboard, and not a spec of mold yet).

[Lord Antares]

I had the same exact problem this year as well as last year.

I have solved it, though. Buy a dehumidifier.

After you are done taking a shower, turn it on immediately and open the window. It should absorb the moisture before it does damage.

[Alfred001]

Thanks, folks!

 

I suppose I'm good since its been this way for several years and no problems.