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1 Or two coat of paint is better for the ceiling? after primer Auto 03-24-2007
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Posted by Auto on March 24, 2007, 8:06 pm


Our bathroom ceiling was badly pitted and paint was peeling (there was no
mold). So I did a good job of scarping patching. Let it dry for a week
and then primered and put one coat of bathroom paint (that was last week).
Now I am wondering if putting more coats of paint will make it last longer.
If it does help, I would gladly put 2 more coats. Or it will eventually
start pitting and peeling again, and I will end up with deeper pits? Any
ideas?




Posted by Colbyt on March 24, 2007, 8:27 pm



> Our bathroom ceiling was badly pitted and paint was peeling (there was no
> mold). So I did a good job of scarping patching. Let it dry for a week
> and then primered and put one coat of bathroom paint (that was last week).
> Now I am wondering if putting more coats of paint will make it last
> longer.
> If it does help, I would gladly put 2 more coats. Or it will eventually
> start pitting and peeling again, and I will end up with deeper pits? Any
> ideas?
>

Did not say what kind of paint.

If latex, paint it until it looks good. If oil additional coats may have
value.

In that location problems down the road are "normal"


Colbyt



Posted by 3G on March 25, 2007, 8:07 am



| > Latex.
|
| I always put two coats over primer, looks better that way. All repair
| work and primer is no longer visible under two coats.
|
| PS
|
| For the bathroom use semi gloss, never a flat paint.



Benjamin Moore Aqua Pearl w/mildewcide would be preferred paint.
they also make a "kitchen & bath " paint with mildewcide.
always use 2 coats of finish over primer, it is easier to clean.

|



Posted by beecrofter on March 25, 2007, 10:15 am


> Our bathroom ceiling was badly pitted and paint was peeling (there was no
> mold). So I did a good job of scarping patching. Let it dry for a week
> and then primered and put one coat of bathroom paint (that was last week).
> Now I am wondering if putting more coats of paint will make it last longer.
> If it does help, I would gladly put 2 more coats. Or it will eventually
> start pitting and peeling again, and I will end up with deeper pits? Any
> ideas?

2 coats mean you don't have to play with it to get good coverage, if
you are willing to fool with it you can get by with one coat.

I like Zinnser perma white satin for this application.


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