[the_constructor[_2_]]

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim

[Usenet Nutter]

On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:37:12 -0000, "the_constructor"
wrote:

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim


What is the surface ? P/Board ? use emulsion and I would use Vinyl
Matt

[Tim Watts]

the_constructor
wibbled on Friday 05 February 2010 12:37

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim

Neither - I always use Matt. It's rather more forgiving of imperfections,
especially as the lighting usually works against you in that respect.

Dulux Rich Matt seems to have excellent coverage. The "Bathroom" grade stuff
looks nice, but coverage is awful - needed 4 coats to get rid of the pencil
marks I'd made to position the lights!

--
Tim Watts

Managers, politicians and environmentalists: Nature's carbon buffer.

[PeterC]

On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:37:12 -0000, the_constructor wrote:

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim

Do you want it to act as a partial vapour barrier?
--
Peter.
2x4 - thick plank; 4x4 - two of 'em.

[John]

"PeterC" wrote in message
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On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:37:12 -0000, the_constructor wrote:

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim

Do you want it to act as a partial vapour barrier?
--
Peter.
2x4 - thick plank; 4x4 - two of 'em.

Definitely neither. Only Matt

[Mike P[_5_]]

On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:06:14 -0000, "John"
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"PeterC" wrote in message
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On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:37:12 -0000, the_constructor wrote:

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim

Do you want it to act as a partial vapour barrier?
--
Peter.
2x4 - thick plank; 4x4 - two of 'em.

Definitely neither. Only Matt


If you can find a Dulux Trade Decorator centre ..they are everywhere
I would definitley go there and ask for Diamond Matt ... brilliant
paint for kitchen, bathroom walls and ceilings .. and any surface that
is going to get rough treatment.
Dulux in the big sheds does not really compare.

Mike P

[Rod]

On 05/02/2010 12:37, the_constructor wrote:
Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim


Neither. Matt emulsion.

Because we had some (can't think why) I did try white silk on the
kitchen ceiling. Horrible. Had intended two coats anyway - second was matt.

--
Rod

[Dave]

Usenet Nutter wrote:
On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:37:12 -0000, "the_constructor"
wrote:

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim


What is the surface ? P/Board ? use emulsion and I would use Vinyl Matt

I only ever did one ceiling with silk and have used mat ever since.

[Bruce[_8_]]

On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:37:12 -0000, "the_constructor"
wrote:

Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated


It's a matter of personal taste. I like a satin finish, somewhere
between matt and silk emulsion. Much less glossy than silk.

[Davy]

"the_constructor" wrote in
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Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim



From the data sheet for Dulux Vinyl Matt:
"Water Resistance: Will tolerate the levels of atmospheric humidity
present in normal interior environments and will withstand moderate
washing. Where frequent heavy condensation is likely, as in some
kitchens and bathrooms, Dulux Trade Diamond Quick Drying Eggshell is
more suitable."

So I would tend to use a vinyl eggshell/silk finish in a bathroom with
heavy condensation and an acrylic (Diamond) silk finish in a kitchen
where walls might need to be scrubbed to remove food splatter. Matt
everywhere else in the house.

Davy

[Mike P[_5_]]

On Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:22:11 -0600, Davy
wrote:

"the_constructor" wrote in
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Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim



From the data sheet for Dulux Vinyl Matt:
"Water Resistance: Will tolerate the levels of atmospheric humidity
present in normal interior environments and will withstand moderate
washing. Where frequent heavy condensation is likely, as in some
kitchens and bathrooms, Dulux Trade Diamond Quick Drying Eggshell is
more suitable."

So I would tend to use a vinyl eggshell/silk finish in a bathroom with
heavy condensation and an acrylic (Diamond) silk finish in a kitchen
where walls might need to be scrubbed to remove food splatter. Matt
everywhere else in the house.

Davy

and if you do not want a shiny finish ... use the Dulux Trade Diamond
matt

Mike 2

[NT[_2_]]

On Feb 5, 12:37*pm, "the_constructor"
wrote:
Should I gloss bathroom ceiling or use Silk vinyl.

You comments as always very much appreciated

Jim

Matt gives the nicest finish, but isnt so easy to keep clean, which
rather spoils the appearance.
Silk is more washable, and ok appearance wise
Oil based gloss has better cleanability, but frankly doesnt look that
nice, and will need a lot of ventilation while it cures.
Silk's a pretty good compromise between appearance and cleananbility
imho.


NT