How to paint timber panelling in Bathroom

clint_eastman

Hi,
I have raw timber paneling up to 4ft in the ensuite, all walls. What way should I paint this timber, given that there'll be water/etc in the room? Should there be some oil based undercoat before a finish colour or what do you reccommend?
Thanks,
Clint

MrThrifty

Gloss paint is generally the same stuff for indoor and outdoor use so I don't see why you can't just prime and paint like you would a front door. Unless you don't want a gloss finish, in which case you could use one of those 'everywhere' paints suitable for kitchens and bathrooms also. You mentioned an oil based undercoat under the finish colour - I don't think it's recommended to put emulsion over gloss.

irelandspurs

make sure you put knotting solution on the knots before you paint then prime the wood,sand then choose your finish,oil based would be better on the timber.

rok

Hi irelandspurs,
When you say oil based is better on the timber, is this because Oil based would be more durable/hard wearing then the Water based paint?
I got the Dulux colour "Calico" mixed in local B&Q, they used a Dulux light base Oil based Satinwood,
but I think I'd prefer a more matt/flat effect that the Eggshell might give.
However the Eggshell light base paint they use for mixing is a Dulux Eggshell water based paint - not oil based.

It's Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell www.icipaints.co.uk/products/info/dulux_trade_diamond_eggshell.jsp
"A tough, durable and attractive mid sheen finish. By using Diamond Technology it is 10 times more stain resistant than standard water-based eggshell finishes and 10 times tougher than vinyl silks. It is quick drying and of low odour compared to solvent based paints, and therefore ideal for use where minimum disruption is important."

Do you know if this Diamond Eggshell stuff is suitable for using on timber, I have new red deal skirting/red deal architrave/mdf/methate (all will be primed) and pre-primed doors that I intend painting "Calico" or a similiar off white shade.

Also is there be a big difference between the sheen/shine off Satinwood and Eggshell?

thanks

edit: Apparently Eggshell has a low sheen and so finger print marks on Eggshell are more evident than on Satinwood, hence people opt for Satinwood.

irelandspurs

rok wrote: »

Hi irelandspurs,
When you say oil based is better on the timber, is this because Oil based would be more durable/hard wearing then the Water based paint?
I got the Dulux colour "Calico" mixed in local B&Q, they used a Dulux light base Oil based Satinwood,
but I think I'd prefer a more matt/flat effect that the Eggshell might give.
However the Eggshell light base paint they use for mixing is a Dulux Eggshell water based paint - not oil based.

It's Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell www.icipaints.co.uk/products/info/dulux_trade_diamond_eggshell.jsp
"A tough, durable and attractive mid sheen finish. By using Diamond Technology it is 10 times more stain resistant than standard water-based eggshell finishes and 10 times tougher than vinyl silks. It is quick drying and of low odour compared to solvent based paints, and therefore ideal for use where minimum disruption is important."

Do you know if this Diamond Eggshell stuff is suitable for using on timber, I have new red deal skirting/red deal architrave/mdf/methate (all will be primed) and pre-primed doors that I intend painting "Calico" or a similiar off white shade.

Also is there be a big difference between the sheen/shine off Satinwood and Eggshell?

thanks

edit: Apparently Eggshell has a low sheen and so finger print marks on Eggshell are more evident than on Satinwood, hence people opt for Satinwood.

Personally i would use oil based in the bathroom as it will resist steam and moisture that will come with being in the bathroom plus its easier to work with as you have longer to play with as the water based will dry quicker thus leaving brush marks.If you have already had it mixed then use it it will be ok just don't stop halfway as you'll get a dry edge and won't look great.You'll want to prime the new timber also to give it a proper chance.
Eggshell will be a nice finish.

ParkerNicole

Timber panelling is the new way to sustainable decoration... And I think Gloss paint is generally the same stuff for indoor and outdoor use!

yop

ParkerNicole wrote: »

Timber panelling is the new way to sustainable decoration... And I think Gloss paint is generally the same stuff for indoor and outdoor use!

ParkerNicole - please don't be resurrecting old threads.
Thanks