Is AFM WaterShield the right product to apply to the walls in a bathroom to repel moisture? The previous owner of my home had a bathroom (with shower) built, with NO fan to deal with moisture in the air when the shower is running. When I use this shower I use a window fan to push the moist air out, but, lots of moisture collects on the walls/ceiling in the bathroom. No issues with mold/mildew. How can I make these walls more hydrophobic so when the shower is used, the condensation that collects doesn't stick so readily, allowing the walls to dry more quickly after being wiped down. I will get a bathroom fan installed eventually but I want to add a water repellent on the walls (applied on top of the wall paint). Any product suggestions? SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, WaterShield Concrete & Masonry Sealers

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Is AFM WaterShield the right product to apply to the walls in a bathroom to repel moisture? The previous owner of my home had a bathroom (with shower) built, with NO fan to deal with moisture in the air when the shower is running. When I use this shower I use a window fan to push the moist air out, but, lots of moisture collects on the walls/ceiling in the bathroom. No issues with mold/mildew. How can I make these walls more hydrophobic so when the shower is used, the condensation that collects doesn't stick so readily, allowing the walls to dry more quickly after being wiped down. I will get a bathroom fan installed eventually but I want to add a water repellent on the walls (applied on top of the wall paint). Any product suggestions? SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, WaterShield Concrete & Masonry Sealers

Status: Open Feb 26, 2022 - 10:51 AM

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Feb 27, 2022 - 03:14 AM

Watershield is a penetrating sealer for masonry surfaces and porous wood surfaces. We would recommend using AFM HardSeal or AFM AcriGlaze over a painted surface to provide more moisture protection. The HardSeal only comes in a gloss sheen. The AcriGlaze comes in matt or gloss.