Any difference between kitchen and bathroom paint

ferry

Is there any specific reason I shouldnt use bathroom paint in my poorly ventilated kitchen?
I cant seem to find the finish we want in a kitchen paint.

Thanks

Emmia

I can't see why you can't do this - I've found the Zinsser stuff is the most mould resistant if that's something you're interested in.

I would look at ventilation too though, is there an extractor fan that you could upgrade to one with a humidstat, or the possibility of installing one?

stuart45

Kitchen paint is supposed to be more grease resistant, bathroom more moisture resistant.

sammyjammy

Both are a marketing con to charge you more money, vinyl silk will do the job just as well.

Mr.Generous

Probably a minor difference in formulation, but some brands sell Kitchen and Bathroom paint, so its basically just moisture resistant paint. I've used them interchangeably with no issues. I always do ceilings with them in K&B's.

Albermarle

sammyjammy said:

Both are a marketing con to charge you more money, vinyl silk will do the job just as well.

Yes and you can nowadays buy matt paint that is much more moisture/grease resistant than normal matt paint.

Dulux Easycare Washable & Tough Matt - Interior - Dulux

Homebase Kitchen Matt Paint - Pure Brilliant White 2.5L | Homebase
Homebase Tough & Durable Matt Paint Opal Cream - 2.5L | Homebase

 I always do ceilings with them in K&B's.

Or you can use the above matt, as matt is normally recommended for ceilings, as it hides the imperfections better.