Quote Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant View Post
Latex paint really isn't the best choice. You need something that will help with the humidity. Polyurithain would be better. Try to stick with acryllics and not anything oil based. Whatever you use make sure that it is completely dry and isn't putting off any fumes.
the person at the store told me that paint would also protect against humidity. i was also thinking of leaving the lids on the tubs would the humidity still affect the wood