Special paint for kitchen ceilings ?

Question

I 've spent all afternoon painting my kitchen ceiling . Now my friend tells me I should have used special paint for steamy rooms to prevent mould . I never heard of this before . Can anybody help? Do I need to do it all over again ?

Answer 1

I NeVeR use flat paint and would especially caution against it in a kitchen, simply because flat paint absorbs more ~ of whatever! [dirt, moisture, grease, smoke]

If you're like me, you'll squabble, fidgit and worry about every detail until you get it eXacTLy right. But after not finishing my 100yr old house in 15 yrs, am trying to cure myself of finesssing absolutely everything, in preference for finishing everything. The ceiling is done; let it be and move on to something else.

Answer 2

Kitchen Ceiling Paint

Answer 3

Kitchen Ceilings

Answer 4

yes and yes. sorry, but it is there to stop and prevent condensation, which can happen because of the steam. it's generally more expensive than ordinary paint (matt) if the paint you put on the ceiling in the first place was vinyl silk then I wouldn't worry about it too much the ( i think) silk vinyl is more washable and durable than matt emulsion, so therefore I would think that it would be more resilient than ordinary matt paint, if it is matt then worry, replace with kitchen and bathroom paint immediately. all major diy stores do their own brand versions as well as Dulux and Crown maybe more expensive types do them as well. If you do want an expensive type paint and kitchen and bathroom is not available then go for something that is washable, not wipe-able, just stay away from matt.

Answer 5

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Special paint for kitchen ceilings ?
I 've spent all afternoon painting my kitchen ceiling . Now my friend tells me I should have used special paint for steamy rooms to prevent mould . I never heard of this before . Can anybody help? Do I need to do it all over again ?

Answer 6

Kitchen and bathroom paint is water resistant, you will see steam form as droplets on it and it drys without staining. It has a satin sheen rather than matt.

If you use ordinary paint the water will be absorbed into the ceiling, risking staining.

Personally, now that you've done it, i'd leave it and use the right paint next time.

If it was a shower cubical I'd say re-paint it now, but a kitchen, nah, you're ok

Answer 7

NO!! If you used a flat ceiling paint that's just fine. Some people prefer a gloss to prevent grease stains or things of that nature. But it is a preference just like using a gloss on your walls - some people use a satin or higher gloss for easy clean up, but it tends to give off glare in a room with a lot of light so others prefer flat paint.

Answer 8

Always use Silk paint for the kitchen, it leaves a beautiful finish too. Never put Matt emulsion paint on kitchen ceilings it goes black from all the cooking condensation.

Answer 9

I'd paint the ceiling, cause once you do everything else but that, you'll find out that the ceiling just doesn't match up; even if it looks good now. I've done this before& this is what happened to me & it was harder to go back & paint that ceiling. It's much easier when you paint the ceiling first.

Answer 10

No you do not have to do it over again.
I am sure that if you used regular latex paint it will be fine. As long as your ceiling has a chance to dry out quickly after the steam condensates mold will not grow. Mold & mildew resistant products such as the paint and drywall costs alot more money and are typically used in commercial and more upscale residential applications. Most of us do not have these products installed in our homes.