A bathroom has high humidity and little ventilation — ordinary paint stains fast here, and mould appears in the corners and on the ceiling. Usually what’s painted is whatever isn’t tiled: the ceiling and walls above the tiles. Painting a bathroom in Warsaw means mould treatment, moisture-resistant or anti-fungal paint and careful work around the fixtures. The right coating lasts for years even in the damp climate of Warsaw flats.
How much painting a bathroom costs and what drives the price
The price depends on the area to paint (tiles cover part of the walls), whether there’s mould and the paint type. If there’s fungus, cleaning and treatment are added — without it the paint won’t last long. Moisture-resistant anti-fungal paint costs more than ordinary, but a bathroom can’t do without it. Paint and special products are billed separately, film is part of the labour. Rates are in the table below.
| Service | min | max |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning and washing walls before painting | 15 zł/m² | 25 zł/m² |
| Filling holes and damages | 20 zł/m² | 35 zł/m² |
| Priming before painting | 15 zł/m² | 25 zł/m² |
| Gypsum putty application | 55 zł/m² | 90 zł/m² |
| Painting walls / ceilings in one color (2 coats) | 30 zł/m² | 45 zł/m² |
| Protection of furniture, doors, windows and floors with film | 10 zł/m² | 15 zł/m² |
Important: if the bathroom keeps getting mould, it’s worth checking the ventilation — otherwise even the best paint won’t help for long.
How the job goes on site — step by step
- Inspection: we check the ceiling, corners and joints for mould and damp stains.
- Mould treatment: we clean the affected spots and apply a product.
- Protecting the fixtures, tiles and floor with film.
- Local filling of cracks and priming with a moisture-resistant primer.
- Painting with moisture-resistant/anti-fungal paint in two coats.
- Clean-up and a ventilation check where possible.
Common bathroom mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- Ordinary paint in a damp room. It blisters and grows mould; you need moisture-resistant anti-fungal paint.
- Painting over mould. Under the paint it grows back — clean and treat first.
- Ignoring ventilation. With a weak extractor the mould returns whatever the paint.
- Not protecting the fixtures. Splashes on tiles and the bath are hard to remove.
- Painting a damp wall. After a shower the surface is wet — let it dry.
- One coat on the ceiling. Stains on the ceiling show through — two coats are needed.
What to prepare before the pro arrives
- Clear the bathroom of towels, cosmetics, textiles.
- Mark the spots with mould and damp stains.
- Check the extractor and ventilation work.
- Choose moisture-resistant anti-fungal paint and a colour.
- Provide access to water and electricity.
- Air and dry the bathroom before the work.
- Avoid using the shower on the day of painting if you can.
- Confirm the lift and parking.
A case from practice in Warsaw
In a bathroom in Mokotów mould kept appearing on the ceiling and in the corner above the bath — the owners painted over it every year with ordinary paint, but it came back in a couple of months. We cleaned the affected spots, treated them with an anti-fungal product, checked the extractor worked, and painted the ceiling and walls above the tiles with moisture-resistant paint in two coats. We advised airing it more often. Six months later there was no mould. The takeaway: in a bathroom it’s not how many times you repaint that matters, but fungus treatment, moisture-resistant paint and working ventilation.
Frequently asked questions
What paint for a bathroom?
Moisture-resistant anti-fungal. Ordinary paint in a damp room blisters and grows mould.
Can I paint over mould?
No, it grows back. Clean and treat with a product first, then paint.
Why does the mould return?
Usually poor ventilation. Without airing, no paint lasts long.
What gets painted in a bathroom?
Whatever isn’t tiled: the ceiling and walls above the tiles.
How fast do you paint a bathroom?
Usually a day; with a large area of mould, a bit longer for treatment.
Do you paint the bathroom ceiling?
Yes, with moisture-resistant paint in two coats — that’s where mould appears most.
Do you buy the paint and products?
Whatever is easier. We suggest moisture-resistant anti-fungal paint. Materials are separate.
Can I use the shower right away?
Better to let the paint dry for a day so moisture doesn’t interfere.
Will you clean up after yourselves?
Yes, we remove film and tape and take away the waste.
Do you cover my district?
We work across all of Warsaw — Mokotów, Wola, Praga and others. Leave a request.
Who does the work and how
The work is done by pros from the handyman service. In a bathroom we treat against mould, suggest moisture-resistant anti-fungal paint and pay attention to ventilation — without it painting is temporary. We agree the scope and price at the inspection. Leave a request and we’ll assess the bathroom and advise how to get rid of the mould for good.