Tiles That Tackle Humidity Problems

If your bathroom has a humidity level above 60%, these microscopic fungi have found ideal conditions to settle and grow on surfaces. Mould often appears as white or grey patches on surfaces such as shower curtains, windowsills or tiles and can penetrate deeper into building materials. It can cause health problems such as asthma in children and trigger allergies. If left unchecked, mould eventually destroys the materials it grows on, as the fungus gradually digests them.

If high humidity is not controlled, condensation collects on the most susceptible walls in your home. Paint is damaged, and wallpaper, if present, curls. When the moisture content of plaster, beams or studs keeps changing, materials can swell or warp. It can cause irreversible damage to parquet floors, window frames and other wooden fittings. Ultimately, high humidity can cause cracks that may require expensive repairs.

Excess moisture in the home can also damage wooden furniture by causing stains and growths. Furniture positioned against walls is at greater risk of trapping moisture because air cannot circulate around it.

As we have seen, high humidity originating in bathrooms—or kitchens where food is constantly cooked and hot steam released—can cause significant damage throughout a home. Its impact is even greater in bathrooms, where hygiene is central, particularly on surfaces. However, bathroom brands that combine care for people and nature with an appreciation of technology are developing solutions that cope with high humidity and improve bathroom life. Kaleseramik is one such brand.