Arghhhhh, Peeling Paint in new bathroom

[the_g_ster]

Hello

Looks like the weekend challenge is set. I re-did my bathroom last year and sadly some small areas of paint are peeling around the top of the wall above the bath and an ajoining window frame.

Any ideas how to fix? I didn't use bathroom paint, should I sand back the loose parts and repaint the whole thing in bathroom paint?

Cheers, G

 

[jasonB]

Was the paint onto new plaster? if so the first coat should be thinned 10% with water so it soaks into the surface.

Jason

 

[the_g_ster]

Jason, yep, was onto new plaster.

I did a thinned down white coat first, then the bright blue.

 

[Paul Chapman]

What's different about bathroom paint? :? Is it like the old-style eggshell or something like that?

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[jasonB]

Its an emulsion with a soft sheen finish, supposed to resist steam etc better, don't like the sheen myself tend to use trade matt.

Only other reason for the paint lifting at the tops of the walls is thats wher steam rises too and condensates on the walls. Have you got an extractor fan, I always fit ones with humidistats which come on when it gets hot & steamy :wink:

Jason

 

[JFC]

Should you not sieze the walls with watered down pva on new plaster ?
I have no idea what i'm talking about it's just something i picked up from the old boys on site .

 

[jasonB]

The diluted emulsion should have the same affect as sieze.

You really should stop looking at these dirty old man type sites :wink:

Jason

 

[wizer]

Oddly, I was going to post a very similar question. But I knew the source. Our extractor fan has never worked and I have no clue why so have always avoided it. Not only has the paint in our bathroom (ceiling) bubbled, but also the landing (re-painted last weekend). The wooden window frame in the bathroom has also started to go mouldy which has prompted me to start thinking about fixing it.

So, sorry to thread hog, but can I ask advice on what extractor fan is best? Looks like I am going to have to find an electrician to sort it out as my attempts have failed. Our bathroom gets extremely steamy, even the travertine tiles have started to show mould.

 

[jasonB]

The one I have been fitting for the last 18months or so is theiCONmade by Aidelle, you will probably need the No 30 model

Very quiet, automatic shutter wall/ceiling mount and you just plug in the module that you need be it humidistat, timer etc. I usually go with the humidistat if the bathroom already has a window, can take a while to get the setting right but they work well.

Here's one above a bath and a 12V one above a shower

Jason

 

[wizer]

thanks very much Jason, I'll order one plus the Humidity module and see if I can fix it.

 

[Shultzy]

Wizer, I've just fitted an extractor fan similar to this
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=25652
It fits in the ceiling above the shower and just requires a switch with power off the lighting ring. Its also useful to put a vent in the bottom of the bathroom door or leave it ajar when you have finished. I've set my timer to continue for 10 mins to make sure its had time to clear the air.

 

[the_g_ster]

Crumbs, thanks all, as usual all very useful.

Whilst you guys have been replying I have been slapping on some bathroom paint and should hopefully make a difference, will look at extractors too, as I don't have one right now.

G

 

[stix]

I also painted my bathroom ceiling two years ago using bathroom paint and although the paint didn't flake it did start to go yellow. I sanded the yellow out and painted it again (twice!) but it came back.

The solution I found to this, and one that I would recommend if it's not too late, is to paint the ceiling with an oil based paint (primer or undercoat) and then go over it with the bathroom paint.

I will probably get shot down by the decorating pros but it work great for me - I haven't painted over it for 18-months and it still looks great.

Hope that helps
Steve