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Thread started 08/03/10 1:29pm

Ace

Do you shower with the bathroom door open or closed?

Assuming you run your bathroom fan, which way is better in terms of limiting moisture-damage to your bathroom and/or home?

hmmm

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Reply #1 posted 08/03/10 1:31pm

kimrachell

sometimes with it open, sometimes with it closed. i run my bathroom fan, and i also have a little window in my bathroom i can crack open a little too.

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Reply #2 posted 08/03/10 1:32pm

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closed. with the door locked. even when I'm alone. ESPECIALLY when I'm alone lol

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Reply #3 posted 08/03/10 1:32pm

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If it's just me and Ron here open.

We have a family member staying with us so closed lately.

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Reply #4 posted 08/03/10 1:34pm

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well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room (which is the next room the steam will go to)

Either way, I think the key is opening up afterward to let fresh air in the room.

So I don't know the answer smile

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Reply #5 posted 08/03/10 1:37pm

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My bathroom fan is vented to the outside, so it's pretty efficient whether the door is open or closed. So the door status is based on whether I want to retain heat in the bathroom. In the winter, I usually turn on the heat lamps and keep the door shut. In the summer, I don't use the heat lamps and keep the door open. shrug

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Reply #6 posted 08/03/10 1:37pm

Ace

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room

This is the crux of the issue right here!!!

I need a ruling! Better for my apartment to shower with the door open or closed? hammer

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Reply #7 posted 08/03/10 1:40pm

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Ace said:

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room

This is the crux of the issue right here!!!

I need a ruling! Better for my apartment to shower with the door open or closed? hammer

I'd say closed. Plus, the fan must be left on for 1 hour after the shower to get rid of the slowly evaporating water left in shower.

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Reply #8 posted 08/03/10 1:40pm

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Ace said:

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room

This is the crux of the issue right here!!!

I need a ruling! Better for my apartment to shower with the door open or closed? hammer

i would say open.

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Reply #9 posted 08/03/10 1:45pm

Ace

kewlschool said:

I'd say closed.

kimrachell said:

i would say open.

neutral

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Reply #10 posted 08/03/10 1:50pm

tinaz

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Open... Definately OPEN!

Wait, im just answering your dilema... If your asking MY preference, open for shower, closed for baths..

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Reply #11 posted 08/03/10 1:51pm

Wowugotit

My door stays open with my bathroom fan on.

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Reply #12 posted 08/03/10 1:52pm

RodeoSchro

Sounds to me from reading these posts that the answer is obvious.

Open it halfway.

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Reply #13 posted 08/03/10 1:56pm

tinaz

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RodeoSchro said:

Sounds to me from reading these posts that the answer is obvious.

Open it halfway.

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im sooooooooooo gonna say I stalk you in the other thread!! lol

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Reply #14 posted 08/03/10 2:01pm

Mach

Usually open ~ usually a window open ~ usually by candle light

sometimes I shower outside under the moonlight

and SOON ... my outdoor clawfoot tub will be ready for full moon baths smile

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Reply #15 posted 08/03/10 2:02pm

Mach

Ace said:

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room

This is the crux of the issue right here!!!

I need a ruling! Better for my apartment to shower with the door open or closed? hammer

Closed then ...

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Reply #16 posted 08/03/10 2:03pm

tinaz

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Mach said:

Ace said:

This is the crux of the issue right here!!!

I need a ruling! Better for my apartment to shower with the door open or closed? hammer

Closed then ...

Open...hmph!

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Reply #17 posted 08/03/10 2:05pm

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I don’t have a fan in my bathroom. There's a vent thingy that intakes air, but no actual fan on it.

I live alone.

The bathroom door is always open. lol

I simply never shut it, unless I have company.

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Reply #18 posted 08/03/10 2:05pm

NDRU

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Ace said:

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room

This is the crux of the issue right here!!!

I need a ruling! Better for my apartment to shower with the door open or closed? hammer

I doubt it really matters, when you open the door after you finish, a huge cloud of steam will waft into the next room, or if you leave it open it will happen gradually during the course of the shower. Either way some steam will be getting on your walls.

Just air your place out after and worry about which porn star you'd most like to bang instead

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Reply #19 posted 08/03/10 2:06pm

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NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room (which is the next room the steam will go to)

Either way, I think the key is opening up afterward to let fresh air in the room.

So I don't know the answer smile

omfg

I have the same kind of paint. No one told me to get different paint for the bathroom! mad

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Reply #20 posted 08/03/10 2:07pm

NDRU

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CarrieMpls said:

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room (which is the next room the steam will go to)

Either way, I think the key is opening up afterward to let fresh air in the room.

So I don't know the answer smile

omfg

I have the same kind of paint. No one told me to get different paint for the bathroom! mad

it's not higher gloss in the bathroom & kitchen?

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Reply #21 posted 08/03/10 2:07pm

tinaz

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CarrieMpls said:

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room (which is the next room the steam will go to)

Either way, I think the key is opening up afterward to let fresh air in the room.

So I don't know the answer smile

omfg

I have the same kind of paint. No one told me to get different paint for the bathroom! mad

You dont have to get a different "kind" just a different sheen... You should always use eggshell or greater in a bathroom...

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Reply #22 posted 08/03/10 2:08pm

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NDRU said:

CarrieMpls said:

omfg

I have the same kind of paint. No one told me to get different paint for the bathroom! mad

it's not higher gloss in the bathroom & kitchen?

No. I picked out my own paint. No one told me to get different paint!

How was I to know? sad

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Reply #23 posted 08/03/10 2:08pm

NDRU

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tinaz said:

CarrieMpls said:

omfg

I have the same kind of paint. No one told me to get different paint for the bathroom! mad

You dont have to get a different "kind" just a different sheen... You should always use eggshell or greater in a bathroom...

...and kitchen

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Reply #24 posted 08/03/10 2:08pm

tinaz

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NDRU said:

tinaz said:

You dont have to get a different "kind" just a different sheen... You should always use eggshell or greater in a bathroom...

...and kitchen

nod

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Reply #25 posted 08/03/10 2:08pm

NDRU

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CarrieMpls said:

NDRU said:

it's not higher gloss in the bathroom & kitchen?

No. I picked out my own paint. No one told me to get different paint!

How was I to know? sad

threads like these? smile

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Reply #26 posted 08/03/10 2:09pm

Genesia

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CarrieMpls said:

NDRU said:

well it certainly limits the moisture in the bathroom if I leave the door open, but since the bathroom has a different type of paint I assume it's more prepared to deal with moisture than the living room (which is the next room the steam will go to)

Either way, I think the key is opening up afterward to let fresh air in the room.

So I don't know the answer smile

omfg

I have the same kind of paint. No one told me to get different paint for the bathroom! mad

Unless you have serious moisture issues (and it doesn't sound like you do), you don't need special paint.

That's only really necessary if your bathroom's prone to mildew.

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Reply #27 posted 08/03/10 2:10pm

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I always use eggshell in every room... Flat can look nice but its a bitch to keep clean! Especially if its a lighter color..

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Reply #28 posted 08/03/10 2:10pm

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Genesia said:

CarrieMpls said:

omfg

I have the same kind of paint. No one told me to get different paint for the bathroom! mad

Unless you have serious moisture issues (and it doesn't sound like you do), you don't need special paint.

That's only really necessary if your bathroom's prone to mildew.

whew.

There's no mildew.

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Reply #29 posted 08/03/10 2:11pm

NDRU

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CarrieMpls said:

NDRU said:

it's not higher gloss in the bathroom & kitchen?

No. I picked out my own paint. No one told me to get different paint!

How was I to know? sad

flat paint looks nicer IMO, but I believe it is more porous so water & grease can penetrate more easily

this could be an issue esp on your bathroom & kitchen ceiling where steam collects or if you splash water anywhere

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