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Bathroom Paint...is it worth the extra

While the difference is about 50% on relatively low value items, is it is worth the extra over say a 3 to 5 year period?

Is there a noticeable difference in bathroom and normal emulsion in bathroom areas?
"enough is a feast"...old Buddist proverb

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  • tonyh66
    tonyh66 Posts: 1,736 Forumite
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    Bathroom paint doesn't absorb water/steam as much as ordinary emulsion thats why its more expensive
  • HarriDec
    HarriDec Posts: 24 Forumite
    You will certainly notice a difference over time. Quick drying eggshell is the best paint for bathroom walls and ceilings where steam and water ingress will invariably cause problems with vinyl matt. You can also use vinyl silk in bathrooms if you want to save a couple of ££ but it's not as durable as eggshell.
  • dld2s
    dld2s Posts: 441 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker Uniform Washer
    I kept getting mould on a small part of the bathroom ceiling, got the Dulux paint for bathrooms and kitchens, have never had the mould back
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