Latex vs acrylic paint for Dutch humidity: which lasts longer?

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Living in Rotterdam, my bathroom ceiling keeps developing mold patches on the paint after ~18 months. Is acrylic really better than latex for humid rooms, or is the real issue ventilation?

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Real answer: paint choice matters less than ventilation. Install an MVHR or a humidity-sensing fan, then use a bathroom-specific paint with anti-mould additive. Acrylic breathes slightly better than latex for damp walls, but both fail if the room stays >70% RH for hours daily. A 150 EUR ventilation fix outlasts any paint upgrade.

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