Dulux eggshell problems

Guss

About 4 weeks ago I painted my bathroom with Dulux Eggshell. The previous finish which had been done about 5 years ago was matt paint (not eggshell) that had been applied on a wall lined with paper. This time preparation involved a very light sanding and a wipe down using sugar soap solution followed by further wipe down using ordinary water. A roller was used for most of the application.

What I've now noticed especially if someone has just had a shower is at the first hint of condensation/steam I get a strange effect on the wall nearest the steam, ends up looking like wallpaper that's had water thrown at it! To the touch it feels very tacky and really greasy. Eventually it dries up but you can still make out the streaking and portions of the wall affected still feel a bit tacky.

We don't have a problem with excessive steam as there is an extractor fan running and we normally keep the door and window open a bit and the towel heater & rad are normally on for a bit. Very infrequently we may have the slightest hint of mould appear on the ceiling but that's it. When we contacted the local Dulux center initially we were recommended to use this paint.

What is this and what can I do, is this a problem with the paint?

rob7475

I'm not sure I'd have used egshell on walls to be honest - especially bathroom walls. Eggshells designed for wood and metal rather than walls.

Dulux do a specific bathroom paint that has a bit of a sheen if you don't want a matt finish.

EssexExile

rob7475 wrote: »

I'm not sure I'd have used egshell on walls to be honest - especially bathroom walls. Eggshells designed for wood and metal rather than walls.

I was going to say that but I think we must be living in the past. The Dulux colour guide I just happen to have to hand certainly suggests Diamond Eggshell is for walls, specifically kitchens & bathrooms. Ah, it was Diamond Eggshell I presume, their website says (non-diamond) Eggshell is for wood & metal.

London50

Eggshell is the worst paint to use on walls {and stripping it off is a nightmare}. I would give it a rub over and re paint with silk emulsion as the finish will give the sheen that you get with eggshell but without the drawback that you have right now :0)

amased

I am decorating my hallway which has a large full height cupboard. I have followed all my painting preparation step finishing with Dulux Trade Eggshell. The first coat of Eggshell was applied with a rolled and the finish was terrible. I sanded and wiped doors again and re-applied the paint with a brush. The result is again terrible, poor coverage and covered in brush strokes. I have done my own decorating for years and have never encountered this problem before. Should I try another coat, try again with gloss paint or give up a buy some Crown paint?

TheCyclingProgrammer

Nothing wrong with water based eggshell on walls. It!!!8217;s a good alternative to specially marketed kitchen and bathroom paints if you want a reasonably matt finish but something hardwearing and wipeable. It!!!8217;s not just for wood.