Peeling paint.

phil24_7

Try scraping it off first to see where you are.

Lights in a bathroom only need to be waterproof if they fall in certain zones so don't just assume that they are incorrect.

JohnB47

The idea that you should reskim for this seems way over the top to me. How old is the paint or ceiling? If not ancient, I would imagine a sanding should be sufficient. Where is the flaking? The light fittings in my expensively decorated bathroom by some idiot who used powerful drying units to get the job done quickly are now flaking around them. Job done too quickly.

I have some ceilings that def need reskimmed (old artex) but just flaking paint? Hmmm. Perhaps a photo?

keith969

Rileybaby wrote: »

What's the best way then Keith969 any ideas?

You can try scraping off the flaky paint and repainting, and see whether the surface is acceptable. Shouldn't be much work to find out if the new paint goes on OK. If not, skimming will probably take less time than sanding.

Rileybaby

Thank you for all your help. I believe The lights should be waterproof as they are directly above the shower & not a sufficient distance away from water.

The cealing is a mess I'll try & post a picture so you can see what I mean & offer any advice which will be great fully received!

Rileybaby

Stupid question but how do I add a photo??

Silver-Surfer_2

Rileybaby wrote: »

Stupid question but how do I add a photo??

Use tinypic.com upload the photo and copy/paste the forum link.

Rileybaby

Hope you can see this!!

Rileybaby

A mess I know!

Mr.Generous

they have used a vinyl type emulsion (co-polymer resin based these days but similar) on new plaster, and not as someone said a thinned down trade (paint for new plaster) or none vinyl emulsion. Sand it off, you may have to fill where it joins new paint then sand again. paint new plaster with B&Q value emulsion first - cheap stuff with no vinyl or equivalent ingredient. This allows the plaster crystals to form without peeling off the paint. If its more than six months since it was plastered don't worry just use any bathroom paint. If the down lighters are 12v they may have a rubber seal between the bulb and the fitting rather than the glass cover. They should have an IP rating on them somewhere something like IP3X or IP44. The 1st number is the index of protection for interior use, second for exterior. X means not suitable - are they GU10 bulbs or the slightly smaller MR11 ? Interesting thread.

Rileybaby

Thanks Mr.Generous. It was re-plastered about 12 months ago. I'm going to scrape it off first to get the big bits off then sand it tohopefull get a flat edge before painting it with a decent bathroom paint!

The down lighters are not IP rated that I can see unfortunately. There doesn't appear to be a rubber seal either lol! The bulbs are GU10's.

Don't think I'll use a tradesman unless hers been recommended again!!