Hello,

Was in HD today, and saw paint labeled as Valspar, Latex, Interior, Flat
White.

Then, right next to it, exactly the same label, but also had "Ceiling Paint"
on the label.
Everything else the same. Prices the same, too.

What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different ?

Thanks,
B.

Robert11 wrote:
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What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different ?

Viscosity, primarily. Ceiling paint is somewhat thicker so it doesn't
drip/spatter so badly going on.

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"dpb" wrote in message ...
Robert11 wrote:
...
What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different
?

Viscosity, primarily. Ceiling paint is somewhat thicker so it doesn't
drip/spatter so badly going on.


They are often lower cost and not as durable since ceilings don't get the
wear that walls do.

I always paint he ceiling first and don't worry about getting it on the
walls where they meet, then I can cut in the wall paint and get a nice
straight line with a good brush.

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"dpb" wrote in message ...
Robert11 wrote:
...
What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different
?
Viscosity, primarily. Ceiling paint is somewhat thicker so it doesn't
drip/spatter so badly going on.


They are often lower cost and not as durable since ceilings don't get the
wear that walls do.
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From OP's query...

"...exactly the same label, but also had "Ceiling Paint"
on the label. Everything else the same. Prices the same, too."

And often, not...

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On Apr 5, 6:29 pm, wrote:
Robert11 wrote:
What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different ?

It could be a vapor barrier paint with a low water vapor permeability
which prevents condensation in insulation above the ceiling.

And their reason for omitting that crucial information would be
what...modesty?

R

Robert11 wrote:
Hello,

Was in HD today, and saw paint labeled as Valspar, Latex, Interior, Flat
White.

Then, right next to it, exactly the same label, but also had "Ceiling Paint"
on the label.
Everything else the same. Prices the same, too.

What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different ?

Thanks,
B.


If it was white ceiling paint the difference is the color. It doesn't have
much color, but they add just a small amount of tint to make it ceiling
color. I forget what that tint is.

Bill Gill

Robert11 wrote:

What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different ?

It could be a vapor barrier paint with a low water vapor permeability
which prevents condensation in insulation above the ceiling.

Nick

Ceiling paint is generally bright white-- to reflect light as much as
possible. I painted the stairwell to my basement with it because it's
a dark area (mostly wood paneling and no direct lighting).

Shaun Eli
www.BrainChampagne.com
Brain Champagne: Clever Comedy for Smart Minds (sm)

"Robert11" wrote in
:

Hello,

Was in HD today, and saw paint labeled as Valspar, Latex, Interior,
Flat White.

Then, right next to it, exactly the same label, but also had "Ceiling
Paint" on the label.
Everything else the same. Prices the same, too.

What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's
different ?

Thanks,
B.



HD, Valspar?

I thought Valspar was a Lowes line.

Red Green wrote:
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HD, Valspar?

I thought Valspar was a Lowes line.

Lowes carries Valspar as do many other places. Don't know about HD,
we're fortunate to not have yet been visited by that plague...

http://www.valsparglobal.com/corp/about/

Corporate Overview

The Valspar Corporation is one of the largest global coatings
manufacturers in the world, providing coatings and coating intermediates
to a wide variety of customers. Since 1806, Valspar ...

With more than 9,500 employees in over 25 countries, Valspar is ...
....
Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, our diverse array of products makes us
one of the most complete suppliers anywhere, and the sixth largest paint
and coatings company in the world. ...

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On 4/5/2008 10:42 AM Robert11 spake thus:

What makes a Latex interior paint a "Ceiling Paint" ? What's different ?

Ceiling paint; isn't that the stuff with the glitter in it?

(Remember those sparkly ceilings from the 50s-60s?)


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