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Is "Zinsser Perma-white Interior" paint good?

Hi All, I am all rared up and ready to tackle my dated flat, this is the first time I've done any DIY (!!!) and it's all so exciting! :D

Has anyone used this product before? I need to paint over pale pinky-grey ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom and this seems to tick the boxes
  • Lifetime durability guarantee
  • mould and mildew resistant
  • Washable, scrubbable, stain & moisture resistant finish
  • Self-priming – sticks to surface without sanding
(from website).

Also how much would I need? my kitchen is 9'7 X 8'9 and my bathroom similar, assuming floor to celing tiles. 10 litres?
Emergency savings: 4600
0% Credit card: 1965.00

Comments

  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    i've used zinsser primers and as a rule they are an excelent paint ,
    i would get 5lts to start with , it should go quite a long way
  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    I have used bullseye 1-2-3 which they use on a vanished ceiling and it adheres to it like glue excellent product

    Expensive paint but worth every penny, Dulux didnt even come close and told me to remove the vanish, which would take ages and mucky job, 30 mins of paint primer and I then have a good key for ceiling paint.
  • Brallaqueen
    Brallaqueen Posts: 1,355 Forumite
    Thank you, I'll go for it :)
    Emergency savings: 4600
    0% Credit card: 1965.00
  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    make sure the tiles are nice and clean and dry before you paint - esp the grout
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