Advice on bathroom ceiling

[Colaris]

I have had a mold problem on my bathroom ceiling that is gradually getting worse and have been cleaning it with sugar soap in preparation of repainting. I am a little unsure about how to deal with a couple of patches where the paint has come away. Can I just fill them in with paint or should I fill them in and then paint over them?

 

[BlueLoo]

Only one way to do a job.....

Fill, sand, fill, sand, paint.

Use a mould/moisture resistant paint designed for bathrooms.

Oh, and add ventilation.

 

[Wayners]

Plenty of insulation above? Years ago electricians would remove insulation to allow for those hot halogen spot lights and bathroom ceilings would go black with mould because ceiling became cold.
So plenty of insulation will help.
Zinsser BIN is a good primer over treated /washed mould. Wash off well enough you can just paint with zinsser perma white

 

[Colaris]

Thanks for the replies and advice, appreciated. There is a small vent in the ceiling that I now keep open. Will get hold of some filler and get to it. Thanks.

 

[BlueLoo]

The zinzer stuff is great for bathrooms.

 

[Colaris]

Have scrubbed it down with some Sugar Soap and have got hold of some Polyfiller from my dad. Will let it dry for a few days and fill the patches.