White gloss going magnolia

MarkAnthony

Hi folks,

as many of you are probably aware there was an issue with paint being reformulated after EU directives to reduces VOCs. I may or may not have this issue in my bathroom. Other than the above reason is is there any reason white paint in turning magnolia (probably after a few weeks/months) after application in my bathroom? The area is prone to very high humidity due to it being an internal (no windows) bathroom in an apartment.

Can anyone recommend a product that will resist this?

On a separate but related note are there any emulsions that resist mold? Eventually I'm going to floor to ceiling tile(and improve the ventilation) so this is only a stopgap.

Thanks in advance!

fussyonion

The reason you're getting mould is there's no air circling the bathroom.
Make sure your vent is clear and open the windows as often as possible, especially after showering.

PS Just noticed you said you used gloss in the bathroom?!
That's going to cause condensation!

MarkAnthony

fussyonion wrote: »

The reason you're getting mould is there's no air circling the bathroom.
Make sure your vent is clear and open the windows as often as possible, especially after showering.

PS Just noticed you said you used gloss in the bathroom?!
That's going to cause condensation!

Thanks for that, unfortunately given design some mold is going to form.

As for the gloss I would have thought everyone uses gloss on the door frame etc.

fussyonion

MarkAnthony wrote: »

Thanks for that, unfortunately given design some mold is going to form.

As for the gloss I would have thought everyone uses gloss on the door frame etc.

Your original post isn't very clear..I assumed you were talking about the walls, not the doors.

MarkAnthony

fussyonion wrote: »

Your original post isn't very clear..I assumed you were talking about the walls, not the doors.

Sorry for the confusion wasn't even aware that was possible. Gloss on the woodwork, emulsion on the walls and in other areas the walls are tiled.

dmc17

This should do the trick for the walls. What kind of gloss did you use on the woodwork?

MarkAnthony

dmc17 wrote: »

This should do the trick for the walls. What kind of gloss did you use on the woodwork?

Many Thanks!

Not really sure, probably basic dulux or a like.

game4it70

As much of a pain as it is to use a water-based undercoat and gloss will stay whiter for longer.

Oil-based gloss yellows faster when around heat and humidity.

irelandspurs

Zinsser perma white as mentioned, can be used on woodwork also. Will have to remove the mold before painting.

nearzero

Colortrend has a low VOC and is waterbased and I've never had an issue with it yellowing - being using it for years!! Even in the bathroom - I think cheaper paints yellow quicker anyway!

MarkAnthony

color_girl wrote: »

Colortrend has a low VOC and is waterbased and I've never had an issue with it yellowing - being using it for years!! Even in the bathroom - I think cheaper paints yellow quicker anyway!

I'd trust you more if you'd used the U in your username! :pac:

nearzero

MarkAnthony wrote: »

I'd trust you more if you'd used the U in your username! :pac:

Well I think it was gone when I originally registered!! Have posted in plenty of other forums on here - but started off in here as I love Interior Design & yes, love Colortrend!