billytheghillie Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 My shower room ceiling paint is flaking and cracking, also has some black mould. I painted it about 2 year ago with white bathroom emulsion. What do i use to stop the paint flaking? TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 A continuous low speed extract fan from the shower area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Hello, just doing my son bathroom, no mould but a bit flaky, brush off flaky paint and I will use a cheap oil based under coat then some bathroom paint, I thin undercoat and use sponge rollers, this gives a good base for top coat, it's an old building so does get a bit of damp but we fitted a good extractor as no window, Edited October 3, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Plastic cladding and a good extractor. You can wipe down the cladding ,we have it in our bathroom and have never had any problems at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Give it a good sanding, bacterial scrub, prime with Zinsser stain blocker then paint with masonry paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 hour ago, WalkedUp said: A continuous low speed extract fan from the shower area. fan in the room already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, billytheghillie said: fan in the room already What a pain. I would still look to try and solve the issue rather than face keep painting it. Is the ceiling exposed to cold at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: What a pain. I would still look to try and solve the issue rather than face keep painting it. Is the ceiling exposed to cold at all? its a old rented cottage and have had some black mould in the bedrooms, i always keep the shower room window open as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, Scully said: Give it a good sanding, bacterial scrub, prime with Zinsser stain blocker then paint with masonry paint. Would that be the Bullseye 123 stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 We have an extractor fan directly above the shower cubicle but in the colder months we need to run a dehumidifier for an hour after showering or our paint gets mould and starts to peel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Can you post a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 10 hours ago, billytheghillie said: Would that be the Bullseye 123 stuff? Yes. Zinsser make various products nowadays, and your local trade centre should be able to advise which one is suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Funnily enough ours has also started to do this. I thought I would catch it early and roll some bathroom paint on. that only served to pull more large flakes off back to the plaster. most annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, billytheghillie said: its a old rented cottage and have had some black mould in the bedrooms, i always keep the shower room window open as well. Have you checked to see if there is any insulation in the loft above the bathroom? In my experience any excess water in the air, ie condensation will form on cold surfaces. If there is insulation make sure its thick enough and spread evenly. Edited to say I used to own a house with a single brick gable wall and it used to run with condensation every winter. Edited October 4, 2021 by harrycatcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 You can get bathroom paint and add buy an anti mould solution to mix in. You can use the anti mould solution in emulsion in any area where you get mould to discourage it. I clean down with mould spray first, let it soak for about an hour, then wash off. Let dry well before painting. You can get anti mould paint, but its expensive and in limited colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 minute ago, loriusgarrulus said: You can get bathroom paint and add buy an anti mould solution to mix in. You can use the anti mould solution in emulsion in any area where you get mould to discourage it. I clean down with mould spray first, let it soak for about an hour, then wash off. Let dry well before painting. You can get anti mould paint, but its expensive and in limited colours. Hello, interesting , what is the anti Mold solution called ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del.gue Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 A friend had a very black ceiling in his shower room. Tried all sorts of paint of remedies until i suggested plastic cladding it. Its a type of plastic decor panelling that a mate of mine has used on many bathrooms and kitchens. I clad it in under 3 hours. No more painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, del.gue said: A friend had a very black ceiling in his shower room. Tried all sorts of paint of remedies until i suggested plastic cladding it. Its a type of plastic decor panelling that a mate of mine has used on many bathrooms and kitchens. I clad it in under 3 hours. No more painting. Name please? Edited October 4, 2021 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 13 hours ago, Fisheruk said: Can you post a picture? wish i could, but us auld **** are useless with tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Name? They sell it at the Trim centre off storforth Lane I had a rental bathroom done in it. https://www.trimcentre.co.uk/ Edited October 4, 2021 by harrycatcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del.gue Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Name please? Its called Decopanel They have a website and online gallery with all the shades, colours and patterns. Just now, del.gue said: Its called Decopanel They have a website and online gallery with all the shades, colours and patterns. Not the best pic but this is the shower room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, interesting , what is the anti Mold solution called ?? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anti-Mould-additive-paint-Concentrated-formula/dp/B01NCTPQNW/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Anti+mould+paint+additive&qid=1633377263&sr=8-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, loriusgarrulus said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anti-Mould-additive-paint-Concentrated-formula/dp/B01NCTPQNW/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Anti+mould+paint+additive&qid=1633377263&sr=8-5 👍 Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 03/10/2021 at 20:45, Scully said: Give it a good sanding, bacterial scrub, prime with Zinsser stain blocker then paint with masonry paint. what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 In my opinion you can treat it in all this fancy paint but if the ceiling surface is cold you will still get condensation forming on it. We have been in this house for 30+ years and never had this problem, we don't have a fan and we both shower every day and it's just plain emulsion paint on the ceiling. It's because the loft is well insulated. Condensation forms on the windows but not the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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