ᐅ White bathroom paint or colored emulsion paint for the bathroom?

Hello home builders!

We are currently considering the paint for the un-tiled wall areas in the bathroom. My impression is that you should use special bathroom paint, probably with various chemical anti-mold and other protective additives. However, in the two hardware stores in Göttingen and a specialist store, we unfortunately did not find any bathroom paint that carries the Blue Angel eco-label.

Assuming you could find bathroom paint nearby with acceptable ingredients, would it be possible to mix it with colored (emulsion) paint without compromising the properties of the bathroom paint?

Is it generally recommended to use special bathroom paint for new builds, or would you rather advise using regular emulsion paint, which can definitely be mixed without problems?

Best regards,
Christian

I am using standard dispersion paint. I wouldn’t want to use any chemical products like that. With sufficient ventilation, I haven’t had any problems with the paint so far. Otherwise, I might consider natural materials that regulate moisture "on their own."

Friends of mine covered a wall in their bathroom with "slate boards" made from untreated softwood. It looks good and helps regulate moisture. It doesn’t mold and smells pleasant.

Emulsion paint is sufficient – just choose a nice color!

The bathroom needs to be ventilated, and if you do that, you can use regular paint. I usually buy my paints from specialized retailers or professional painters, brands like Caparol and others. I've never had any issues with that, and you can mix any colors you want. So, there is no need for a "special" bathroom paint.

How large is the bathroom? I would be more cautious with a very small bathroom. I used standard emulsion paint and never had any issues in any bathroom.

Thank you all!
Moisture-regulating objects in the bathroom are an interesting idea.

On the ground floor, 7.01 sq m (75.4 sq ft), on the upper floor, 9.20 sq m (99.0 sq ft).
Both with (unfortunately rather small) windows.

Ventilation will be provided mainly through our controlled mechanical ventilation system once it is operational. Until then, of course, ventilation will be only through the windows.