Dont Know Remodeling

Paint is more than color. It’s a wall coating, too. So selecting bathroom paint first means selecting the type of paint you will use, based on its properties. Oil-based (alkyd resin) paints seem richer, but are moderately more difficult to apply and clean up. Latex paints are easier to apply and clean, and are available in various glosses.

Interior paints are oil-based, latex, and varnish paints. The major difference is the primary ingredient, called the carrier. Oil-based paints use linseed or a similar oil as its carrier. Latex paints are water-based. Varnishes are solvent-based; they use mineral spirits, alcohol, or other solvents to carry the color.

The paint you select also depends on what it is going to cover. Masonry paint has very different properties from paint used to cover drywall or wood. Application is slightly different, too. Fortunately, paint containers offer information on what they cover and how to apply the paint.

Remodeling Tips

As you select paint, make sure you look for enamel and other coating types that resist penetration by moisture. Some paints specifically say they are formulated for bathroom surfaces.

How much paint will you need? Depending on whether you’re first applying a primer coat and how porous the surface is, most paints suggest that a gallon can cover about 400 sq. ft. That’s approximately four walls in a 10 x 15 ft. room. Actual coverage can range from about 300 to 500 sq. ft. per gallon. The paint container will offer guidelines and an experienced paint store clerk can give you advice.