Saw this news bit yesterday about some new paint formula that's supposed to hold up way better in humid conditions—like bathrooms, basements, or if you're unlucky enough to live somewhere like Florida (no offense, Floridians, lol). Apparently it resists mold and peeling way longer than regular paint. Sounds pretty handy, but I'm kinda skeptical...has anyone tried something similar? Curious if it's actually worth the extra bucks or just marketing hype.
"Apparently it resists mold and peeling way longer than regular paint."
I've seen similar claims before, and honestly, paint alone rarely solves humidity issues. Proper ventilation or even a decent dehumidifier usually makes a bigger difference long-term...paint helps, but it's not magic.
We tried the fancy "mold-resistant" paint in our bathroom a couple years back after dealing with constant peeling and black spots. Honestly, I was skeptical at first, because like you've said, paint alone rarely fixes humidity issues. Sure enough, even though it held up better than the cheap stuff, after about a year we still saw mold creeping back in around the ceiling corners.
What really made the difference for us was installing a stronger exhaust fan and actually using it during showers (imagine that...). We also started leaving the bathroom door open after showering to let air circulate better. Once we got the airflow sorted out, repainting with the mold-resistant stuff did help—it lasted way longer without any issues—but ventilation was definitely key. So yeah, good paint is helpful, but it's just one part of keeping mold away.
