It's just that all the paint i have tried comes off and starts to peel because of the moisture in the bathroom, it's very small. Even the bathroom paint is rubbish. Anyone know of something that stays put for longer than a few months? I always have the window open but it doesn't help so i need a good hardwearing paint. Would external paint be harmful to me and my children?
2007-10-31 14:04:28 · 13 answers · asked by Heidi. 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Thanks guys, i do strip the wall completly before painting though and have used a paint designed for bathrooms but with no luck thats why i thought external paint would be more efficient in dealing with the moisture as it's supposed to be weather resistant isn't it?
2007-10-31 14:44:13 · update #1
holmes, I have stripped the walls down to the concrete and filled in a few cracks that i found. The wall is completely bald now. So if you know what to do, then do tell me.xx
2007-11-01 02:28:18 · update #2
no problem .there is usually not such a good range of colors .
2007-10-31 14:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exterior Paint In Bathroom
2016-11-07 09:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to buy good paint, not off brands or wal-mart paint. Scrape any loose paint, prime it with a good oil based primer, sand it and then get a semi-gloss latex with a mildewcide added to it. That is the biggest difference in outdoor and indoor paint, the outdoors paint has a mildewcide added automatically. You can buy a package to add to your paint or have the paint store add it for you. YOu should have good ventilation in the bathroom when you use the oil primer because it does smell bad and the fumes can be harmful, but if it is small it shouldn't take to long and just give it time to dry out good before you do anything else to it as oil primer takes longer to dry than latex. You should think about installing a ventilator fan so that it will remove the humidity so that you won't continue to have this problem. I hope this helps. Good Luck and Happy Painting
2007-10-31 15:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by victoria c 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok , I dont mean to sound arrogant but most of the answers here are no good.
Ok you may have had an oil based(or enamle) paint in your bathroom first off but you say you prepped it properly, can you tell me how you prepped ?.....
Also there is a big difference between interior and exterior paint coatings and you really should try to avoid using exterior paints internally they are designed for external use for a range of reasons.
You have a grasp of the problem,ie: moisture?humidity in the bathroom but this is only one factor... what i need to know to solve yoyr problem is
A) What prep have you done
B) what was the original coating ....
Tell me that and I will be able to sort you out.
Believe me 22 yrs as a painta /decorator, and a stint as a tech rep for a paint manufacturer ive seen it all....
2007-10-31 17:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by holmesdec 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used out door paint in my bathroom. I personally feel that it should be more moisture resistant (you can have a base paint tinted any color the manufacturer offers). I've done lots of painting, do you have a old house? I ask this because if your house was painted with oil based paint that is why latex (if you are using latex paint) will not stick... it will just peel off. if this is the case go to the hardware store and ask someone in the paint dept. for a primer you can use that will adhere to oil paint and let you paint over it with latex paint without future peeling.... then you should be fine...
Hope this helps!
2007-10-31 14:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by American Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try stripping all the paint off, then use 1 or 2 layers of 'basecoat' on the walls - its very strong and durable and will help the paint stick better. then use 2-3 layers of a good quality (DULUX) bathroom paint
do not use the cheap brand bathroom paints. few more quid will go a long way.
also make sure your bathroom has a vent or something to let moisture out and allow ventilation.
2007-11-01 00:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by GorGeous_Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash walls thoroughly with a deglosser. Use oil based paint. It adheres better. I have a very small bathroom as well that has the same problems. Also, there are special additives for mold that can be put in by your paint store.
2007-10-31 17:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by ricksuearmour 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the paint that was on the wall could be an oil base paint and if you are trying to paint over it with a latex it will peel this could be the issue.but you can use the external paint more then likely an oil base paint.make sure there is no loose paint sand an d prime then paint with plenty of ventaltion
2007-10-31 14:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by Tio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but there's paint specifically made for bathrooms, particularly to survive the high humidity (e.g.: after a shower), and the cost difference is very small. You should get something made for bathrooms and/or high humidity/moisture situations.
2007-10-31 14:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by T J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you remove any damaged surface and use a primer/sealer first then the paint should last longer. Exterior paint is okay to use
2007-10-31 14:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by Robert P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I used some when I painted my son's room a light blue shade. Looks fine, and he loves it! I've washed crayon off it already, with no problem.
2007-11-01 04:44:57 · answer #11 · answered by Pinyon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋