Hi all and thanks to any repliers in advance
Okay, I am going to paint the tiles in my bathroom and as a first option, I've looked at the tile specific paints by International Paints, Ronseal and Dulux. Sadly, whilst up for the job, the colour range is hardly expansive and 'er indoors doesn't like any of them
So, I am now looking to prime the tiles using a suitable tile primer (I've seen one by International Paints) and need help with what type of top coat is best. I've been told (by both local DIY store and Dulux) that a Bathroom and Kitchen type of paint should not be used over primed tiles, because its water based and not strong enough. I have been advised to use a oil based gloss, satin or eggshell finish (and I can pick any of 1000's of colours).
My questions are :
1) Is the advice given above correct?
2) If so, will a satin oil based paint be up for the job in a bathroom (damp whilst being used and shower spray near the show)?
3) Why isn't Kitchen and Bathroom paint up for job if we are recommended to use it on (for example) Bathroom walls which are subject to damp etc?
Any help or advice much appreciated
Okay, I am going to paint the tiles in my bathroom and as a first option, I've looked at the tile specific paints by International Paints, Ronseal and Dulux. Sadly, whilst up for the job, the colour range is hardly expansive and 'er indoors doesn't like any of them
So, I am now looking to prime the tiles using a suitable tile primer (I've seen one by International Paints) and need help with what type of top coat is best. I've been told (by both local DIY store and Dulux) that a Bathroom and Kitchen type of paint should not be used over primed tiles, because its water based and not strong enough. I have been advised to use a oil based gloss, satin or eggshell finish (and I can pick any of 1000's of colours).
My questions are :
1) Is the advice given above correct?
2) If so, will a satin oil based paint be up for the job in a bathroom (damp whilst being used and shower spray near the show)?
3) Why isn't Kitchen and Bathroom paint up for job if we are recommended to use it on (for example) Bathroom walls which are subject to damp etc?
Any help or advice much appreciated