Painting - More bathroom walls and ceilings

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pohocker
04-06-04, 06:41 AM
I'd always heard that bathrooms should have semi-gloss paint on the walls/ceilings, I guess because of moisture, and perhaps semigloss repels it better. Any truth to this? Our builder says I'm wrong and he proceeded to use flat paint...

prowallguy
04-06-04, 08:05 AM
Yes, semi-gloss repels water a little better than flat. Your builder said no because he didn't want to buy good paint, they are notorious for using junk paint to make a quick buck.
pohocker
04-06-04, 09:28 AM
Thanks, pro, that's what I figured. This instance was one of about 50 he cheaped me on, but probably the least serious. Thanks again.

artbuc
04-17-04, 05:18 PM
Even the best quality flat paint will burnish when rubbed. Definitely not a good choice for bathrooms, children's rooms, kitchens, etc.
pohocker
04-18-04, 11:25 AM
Thanks, Art. I know what you mean-I tried to clean small places and the stuff rubbed off, making a bigger mess. Guess I'll wait until I run out of touch up and then redo it with a semigloss.
Thanks.