Painting a bathroom *help*

Kuztardd

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darkcloudi

When the same thing happened to my parents ceiling in the bathroom, the women at Dulux recommended Eggshell paint which worked. But also this worked to: http://www.dulux.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PracticalitiesProductDetailsControllerCmd?storeId=10752&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&id=10429&parentId=10064&location=All+Products&fromCmd=PracticalitiesAllProductsControllerCmd

Dave_Brooker

Kuztardd wrote: »

(yet another painting question)

Our bathroom has a slopped roof (as you can see below)
and as im a bit of a tall person, 6'4", sometime water is hitting the slope.
alas where this happen ive noticed the paint is starting to crumble/crust only everso slightly.

what should we do to stop this.
What paint is the best? I was thinking of external paint as that would have to be the most water proof.

also, would i need underlayers etc.. any help advice appreciated.

(p.s. just moved into this flat that has been refurbished and realising that the refurb was done by cowboys, so I am now always expecting the worst case scenarios for our DIY fix ups!!!) :mad:

Wickes do kitchen and bathroom paints (which are on offer at the momemt) ideal for use in moist areas...

TheOne

darkcloudi wrote: »

When the same thing happened to my parents ceiling in the bathroom, the women at Dulux recommended Eggshell paint which worked. But also this worked to: http://www.dulux.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PracticalitiesProductDetailsControllerCmd?storeId=10752&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&id=10429&parentId=10064&location=All+Products&fromCmd=PracticalitiesAllProductsControllerCmd

Or Dulux Trade Diamond Quck Drying Eggshell
http://www.icipaints.co.uk/products/info/dulux_trade_diamond_quick_drying_eggshell.jsp

Even if it gets a little bit of spray, aslong as you wipe it dry when you're done, it should be OK. I have the Quick Drying Eggshell (BD - Before Diamond!) in my bathroom, and never had a problem.

The problem with using an exterior paint is that when they get all wet/damp/cold they can start to release anti-fungicidal agents and that could cause problems indoors.

Yogibear

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10919
have a look in here,that type of ceiling is called a cumbed ceiling [pronounced koomed] it doesnt matter trying all kinds of paint any paint will crumble? as you put it if the water gets in.

give it a good rub down with sandpaper,fill it with filler and rub it down again touch the repair up with paint,buy a good quality eggshell paint dont get a waterbased one get an oil based one,this paint stinks to high heaven make sure the room is well ventilated,go to a store where painters &decorators buy their paint not a diy superstore,[look in the yellow pages] different quality of paint.

handyman.

yogi. you get dulux trade paint in bnq warehouse, and their prices are getting better as well.

TheOne

Yogibear wrote: »

buy a good quality eggshell paint dont get a waterbased one get an oil based one,this paint stinks to high heaven make sure the room is well ventilated,go to a store where painters &decorators buy their paint not a diy superstore,[look in the yellow pages] different quality of paint.

Why on earth would you want to buy oil (actually white spirit / alkyd) based, when a water based equivalent is available?

misgrace

People buy bathroom and kitchen paint obviously for the moisture, but silk does the same job.
I have never had this problem, so its difficult for me to give advice, as I have used matt quite a lot in bathrooms and kitchens.

But what I would do if this happened, is to sand away the the crusty bits, whack some oil based undercoat on it, leave for at leat 48 hours, then paint with your bathroom/kitchen paint.

But I do agree with with yogibear, as no matter how much you seal the area, if water is consistantly at it, it will flake and crumble, he is right in saying a oilbased product like eggshell might do the trick.
if you use an eggshell paint (oilbased) at least its not in your face shiny like the bathroom/kitchen paint or silk, and will be a lot better against the water splashes., but you must prep the area first.

mum2kathryn

I saw a makeover in a diy mag where they used smooth exterior paint in the bathroom for its waterproof properties.