Painted ceiling in brilliant white but dries yellow

[TheWife]

Is there a reason why a ceiling that is painted in brilliant white would dry slightly yellow?

 

[mildmanneredjanitor]

 

[TheWife]

I can assure you it is English but may not be in tradesmen terminology.
I am painting a ceiling White but when it dries it is slightly yellow...it certainly isnt the paint as have tried other brands. But as a self-resolution I will try a primer-sealer then repaint it.

 

[Igorian]

What was on the ceiling before you painted it?

 

[mildmanneredjanitor]

I can assure you it is English but may not be in tradesmen terminology.
I am painting a ceiling White but when it dries it is slightly yellow...it certainly isnt the paint as have tried other brands. But as a self-resolution I will try a primer-sealer then repaint it.

Sorry, it is my signature, I wasn't being rude!!!

The Marlboro picture was my comedy way of saying it may be down to cigarette smoke, this can be a real pain to cover over with paint and will keep leaching through.

Like you said, it would be best to paint with a sealer. Or you could use a good quality oil based undercoat (Dulux professional), then paint over with emulsion.

Good luck!