Bathroom Paint

[sjw6476]

Hi there
I have put Emulsion on my bathroom walls, and as im sure you all know...you should NEVER do this as it runs and just dosent work.......However, stupidly i did do this, and now i need to know how to rectify it....I want a certain colour, can i get any colour mixed up for me, in a kitchen/bathroom emulsion or can i just seal what i have already put on the walls!!!
I know i am daft.....
S

[J.JJ]

most retailers that mix paint will be able to do this for you. take a sample of the colour you want, they will add necessary colours to a base colour ( usually white ) and mix to your required colour. ask them for the mix details so that you can get further quantities in the future should you need more.
you must ensure that you have an eggshell finish paint, no other type will do in a bathroom .

[EDLEE]

How odd, that things like paint ( emulsion, I am assumeing that they refer to the same material) are so different on the two sides of the ocean.

I have used conventional latex wall paint ( the same as used in any other room) for painting both kitchens and bathrooms for more than thirty years and have never found a problem with them, that couldn't be related to wall prep prior to painting.

I prefer semi-gloss for easier cleaning but never satin or flat , which is ,here, referred to as eggshell.

If your problem is wth running of the paint, it could more be an error concerning application than material.

If the term " emulsion" has a meaning other than paint in the UK, I appologize for my ignorance.
ed

[theshedman]

Hi, I have found that using a bathroom emulsion works fine. I used to get problems with my bathroom walls but after good preparation and couple of coats of bathroom emulsion they are ok. Your local supplier will be able to mix most colours for you. There should be no need to use proper eggshell paint if walls are in good condition and you prepare well. Remember that your walls need to breathe and eggshell will stop that from happening.

EDLEE Emulsion is what we use for painting walls and ceilings and can be in a matt finish or satin, it is water based and we use gloss and undercoat for woodwork and metal which is usually oil based. Eggshell is oil based and usually a semi gloss.