Does it really matter what paint is used in the bathroom?
Depends what make you buy for example. Dulux bathroom has anti-mold and fungicide in it. Dulux kitchen has a grease prohibitor in it. Crown bathroom kitchen has all three combined in it. Also you must remember they do not stop the help to prevent it is easier to clean that is all. Vinyl Silk or eggshell does exactly the same job. Hope this helps.
Is Dulux bathroom paint the same as Dulux kitchen paint?
May 16, 2009 · Probably not. We tested Behr, Olympic, and Valspar paints specifically designed for use in the kitchen and bathroom as well as standard semigloss finishes from the same manufacturers. (Semigloss is...
How much does it cost to paint a bathroom?
Any bathroom or toilet area has a higher incidence of moisture and should be treated in the same way. What type of paint should be used in a bathroom? ... The answer to this is there’s no such thing as different kitchen and bathroom paint. The difference between these two types of paints and other types of paints is they are designed to ...
Can you use'normal'paint in the kitchen?
When the bathroom paint primer is not used first, the paint can end up peeling. Look for moisture-resistant primers that are made for bathrooms. Primer and paint are applied in pretty much the same way. Does bathroom need special paint? In reality, there really is no such thing as bathroom paint, but there are paints formulated for better ...
How much does bathroom paint cost?
A premium bathroom paint, with deep color and pigment, will cost on average around $55 per gallon. A bathroom paint in a lighter color will cost around $40 per gallon. I believe they are well worth the investment.
Why does bathroom paint degrade?
When bathroom paint is used, you don’t have to worry about bubbles, blisters, peeling or yellow streaks caused by surfactant (surface active agents) leaching out as the paint essentially decomposes.
Does bathroom paint kill mildew?
It’s also worth noting that bathroom paint typically contains higher levels of mildewcide. This will slow the growth of mildew for a while, but unless you are a fastidious cleaner, eventually mineral deposits, left behind by steam, will provide a food source on which mildew spores thrive.
Zampa
Firlsy, dont be fooled by the hype...kitchen and bathroom paint isnt the only paint you can use in kitchen and bathrooms.
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Adam Marshall New Member
I am wondering if there is a matt bathroom paint on the market or will just normal matt emulsion be ok? I am planning on white throughout in both kitchen and bathroom but don't want that horrible sheen that comes with bathroom paint any ideas would be great thanks. Adam
Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select
And um, in a kitchen, be careful that when you are wiping down regularly that you don't 'create' shiny bits (as can happen with matts).
Astramax Super Member
You can use vinyl matt..... if you can live with the condensation running down all the inside of the outside walls.
proby Active Member
You could look at polyvine Matt varnish. I haven't used it personally but reading the info and talking to the reps you can use the Matt paint of your choice and go over the top with this for a Matt cleanable finish.
proby Active Member
As I said haven't used it personally but that is what it's for, perhaps Astra can comment if he has used it I would be interested to know from anyone that has as it does look a good product.
Astramax Super Member
I wasn't aware - I ain't aware - that 'matt' causes more condensation that 'silk'?
Astramax Super Member
As I said haven't used it personally but that is what it's for, perhaps Astra can comment if he has used it I would be interested to know from anyone that has as it does look a good product.
What does VOC mean in paint?
VOC means Volatile Organic Compounds. The paint industry is filled with definitions of what "green paint" is. Other manufacturers use tints that add VOCs to their paints, but Benjamin Moore's waterborne tinting technology ensures that our paints retain their low - or zero-VOC properties.
Which is better, satin or semi gloss?
But here are a few things to remember: Flat is good at hiding surface imperfections and delivers beautiful color. Satin stays cleaner and stands up to abrasion better than Flat. Semi-Gloss is more moisture resistant and easier to clean. High-Gloss allows rich, deep color but magnifies surface imperfections.
