Conditions in the bathroom are similar to those in the kitchen, except that whilst the steam content is greater the quantity of grease, etc, is generally less. The same type of treatment is recommended as for kitchen surfaces. Irrespective of the type of treatment used, kitchens and bathrooms should be repainted every three or four years, to prevent the moisture from finding its way through the film into cracks and joints of the plaster sheets.
The damage done by steam and fumes often makes its appearance far away from the seat of trouble. Open doors provide passage for the troublesome fumes and moisture which, when carried along by the air currents, settle on wall and ceiling surfaces in adjoining rooms. Moisture will sometimes travel as far as 30 or more feet before settling on the surface.
Painting Laundries and Toilets
These require to be treated like the kitchens because of the conditions under which they are used. However, the decorative aspect is not quite so important, and in many cases the enamel finish for the entire surfaces will be more effective.