What kind of paint for wood trim around a window in a bathroom?

Yeah, believe it or not, some one put a large wood window in my shower - and the paint is all mouldy and starting to chip off.





What should I use to paint it that wont cost a fortune (Its a rental) and that I might also be able to use on the ceiling and other wood trim in that bathroom?





Thanks AllWhat kind of paint for wood trim around a window in a bathroom?
kilz primer and a good gloss or semi gloss paint,, the primer is a necessityWhat kind of paint for wood trim around a window in a bathroom?
You'll most likely have to start with a Kilz primer coat to kill the mold..Then I'd put a water base enamel on it.... easy to wash, and repel water. but, you'll probably not want to put glossy paint on the ceiling....You can use the primer as a ceiling paint as well. and the enamel as all the trim paint.





In the mean time...I'd keep receipts for any paint you purchase and ask the landlord to reimburse you, or deduct from the cost of your rent. Mold is a health issue, and your landlord could get in trouble for not providing you with a healthy environment in which to live.
Check with your local hardware or home improvement store. Paint chipping off is usually a sign that someone painted over wood without using a primer/sealer first. They just wanted it to look nice when you moved in. I don't know if you have any recourse to your landlord insofar as reimbursing you for your expenses in making this right.





A good primer/sealer is either Kilz or Bullseye. You will have to remove all the peeling paint using a wire brush. There are also products from the home improvement store you can use, such as No-Sand which create a surface for new paint to adhere.





Bathrooms usually require a different sort of paint than living areas, because they are wet and humid. A good latex paint for wet areas (ask) should do the trick. They tend to be more shiny, but that's because they repel water.





You should get some sort of reimbursement for this from your landlord.
Washable enamel paint. be sure to clean all the old paint off the wood first, sand it well so there is no more mold left, spray with clorox bleach and allow to dry before you paint. It wouldn't hurt to use a little wood sealer before the paint as well to prevent this from happening again. All these products can be purchased in small quantities so it doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Best of luck to you.
Many hardware stores often sell a mold inhibitor that can be added to the paint prior to mixing. As for the paint choice be sure to choose a high gloss. A good step prior to painting the surface would be to wipe the area with either bleach or hydrogen peroxide; allow to dry thoroughly- this will aid in the killing of the mold/ mildew.
Marine paint might work, too. the kind they would use on a wooden boat? Just another suggestion. We had a big window in our shower, too. Took it out and replaced it. I Ifeel a little safer in there now.
Well I use dick wood and it covers the sides very well. I had to get it in an extra size because the longer the better.
i love my window in the shower...natural lite and a view...sand it...prime it/seal it and paint it with gloss or semi gloss