Best Emulsion Paint For Bathroom

[graham turner]

Hi

Would be very grateful for some professional advice regarding the painting of bathroom walls with emulsion paint.

I have stripped and thoroughly cleaned the walls down to the bare plaster. They are perfect. Best part of 3 days solid work! (retired now).

I wish to re-paint with a good emulsion paint and would prefer not to do the job again for at least 3-4 years. Please give me your advice regarding the best emulsion brand etc to use.

Regards.

GT

 

[joe-90]

You need a bathroom paint.

 

[graham turner]

Thanks for responding, no recommendation of a make?

 

[joe-90]

They are all pretty much of a muchness in my opinion, just don't apply it too thick, thin it down a bit, especially the first coat if there is bare plaster, (mist coat).

 

[graham turner]

Thanks for advice joe-90

 

[emilybronte]

Thanks for responding, no recommendation of a make?

I can thoroughly recommend Zinsser Permawhite - which doesn't actually have to be white, it can be tinted to most colours assuming not too dark. (I got it tinted to a very nice Wedgewood blue).

It's guaranteed mould-proof and it has a matter finish than most of those nasty shiny bathroom paints (which are often just a gimmick in any case, ie don't make any difference to condensation mould, etc).

 

[frencyD]

I've heard that Crown is one of the leading brand and there is Crown’s Clean Extreme paint if you are looking for a washable paint.