Materials and finishes
Choosing paint for a bathroom that lasts
The short answer
Bathroom paints are formulated for humidity and cleaning. The finish matters as much as the label.
Specification notes
Wipeable finishes tolerate cleaning around a basin far better than a standard matt emulsion.
New plaster must be fully dry and correctly sealed before topcoats, or the paint will fail in patches.
Where jobs go wrong
Wipeable finishes tolerate cleaning around a basin far better than a standard matt emulsion.
Questions we get asked
Is bathroom paint really different?
Yes, in binder and mould-resistance additives. The difference shows within a year in a busy room.
Can I paint over tiles?
There are specialist systems, but the durability is well below a tiled finish.
Ready to get the room measured up?
Photos of the existing room and the position of the soil stack help enormously before a visit.