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gloss paint in bathrooms
All,
I am about to decorate the flat, and have a simple question about gloss paint. I know that 'normal' mat wall/ceiling paint must be a specific bathroom type in order to cope well with condensation, splashing. However, what about gloss ?? I am thinking of using the same gloss throughout for the woodwork, probably dulux, and dont want to have to buy seperate 'types' for the bathroom (expense, colour variation, hassle etc). |
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gloss paint in bathrooms
NC wrote in message ... All, I am about to decorate the flat, and have a simple question about gloss paint. I know that 'normal' mat wall/ceiling paint must be a specific bathroom type in order to cope well with condensation, splashing. However, what about gloss ?? I am thinking of using the same gloss throughout for the woodwork, probably dulux, and dont want to have to buy seperate 'types' for the bathroom (expense, colour variation, hassle etc). Ordinary gloss is fine. |
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gloss paint in bathrooms
cheers.
"stuart noble" wrote in message ... NC wrote in message ... All, I am about to decorate the flat, and have a simple question about gloss paint. I know that 'normal' mat wall/ceiling paint must be a specific bathroom type in order to cope well with condensation, splashing. However, what about gloss ?? I am thinking of using the same gloss throughout for the woodwork, probably dulux, and dont want to have to buy seperate 'types' for the bathroom (expense, colour variation, hassle etc). Ordinary gloss is fine. |
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gloss paint in bathrooms
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I am about to decorate the flat, and have a simple question about gloss paint. I know that 'normal' mat wall/ceiling paint must be a specific bathroom type in order to cope well with condensation, splashing. IMO "kitchen and bathroom paint" is a huge con and waste of time and money. Ordinary good quality emulsion is perfectly OK - if you *need* an anti-condensation paint (rare), then buy a proper one. However, what about gloss ?? I am thinking of using the same gloss throughout for the woodwork, probably dulux, and dont want to have to buy seperate 'types' for the bathroom (expense, colour variation, hassle etc). Oil-based gloss is absolutely fine. Prepare the surfaces properly before painting, this is a must. I wouldn't use water-based paint in the bathroom (or anywhere else, for that matter, on my property). __________________________________________________ ______________ Sent via the PAXemail system at paxemail.com |
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gloss paint in bathrooms
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I am about to decorate the flat, and have a simple question about gloss paint. I know that 'normal' mat wall/ceiling paint must be a specific bathroom type in order to cope well with condensation, splashing. The Kitchen and Bathroom 'type' branded retail products use little more than standard vinyl emulsion formulation. So you can avoid them and save yourself some money. For commercial projects such as laundries, kitchens you'll tend to find Acrylic Eggshell and Solvent-borne Eggshell used, as these do offer some benefits in environments with alot of moisture. For problem areas similar products may be specified, but these may be formulated with an added biocide to prevent spores germinating on the paint coating film and thus preventing mould/mildew growth. what about gloss ?? I am thinking of using the same gloss throughout for the woodwork, probably dulux, and dont want to have to buy seperate 'types' for the bathroom (expense, colour variation, hassle etc). For internal areas any good quality gloss which takes you fancy should be fine. I'd still tend to stick with a solvent-borne type as these dry to a harder film than the water-borne types currently available, this is a useful quality for resisting abrasion and mechanical knocks and bangs. Regards -- Max Bone Decorating Direct Ltd http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/ hundreds of products - secure online ordering - delivered to your door |
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