The paint on our shower room ceiling and some of the wall paint has flaked off, presumably from moisture. We have since installed an extractor fan and I want to re-paint the ceiling and am looking for recommendations on (a) the type/brand of paint to use and (b) the ceiling plaster is a bit discolored with black mould so how should I treat that before painting? Thanks, Slim.
Painting shower room ceiling
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It's years since I've done any decorating but I'm sure things haven't changed too much.
Leave the discoloured parts for a few weeks to dry out.
Paint over these with white undercoat. Re-do if necessary to whiten the areas.
Use eggsell paint to cover the ceiling. It should be resistent to moisture and prevent the mould coming back.
Caveat: I'm an amateur but this has worked for me.
Leave the discoloured parts for a few weeks to dry out.
Paint over these with white undercoat. Re-do if necessary to whiten the areas.
Use eggsell paint to cover the ceiling. It should be resistent to moisture and prevent the mould coming back.
Caveat: I'm an amateur but this has worked for me.
There's a set of cleaning products called HG. Woodies stocks them. I used HG Mould Spray on bathroom mould and it both kills it and bleaches stains. Works like magic. That said, it's just ammonia bleach as far as I know. Use plenty of ventilation -- it stinks and its very toxic.
Thanks - had another look last night and I don't think there is any/much mould after all so the bathroom paint will probably be sufficient. S