What is the best paint to use in a bathroom? I was told Epoxy paint?
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I am having my bathroom re done. The contractor told me Epoxy paint. He said the walls would look cleaner & brighter longer. Only problem was I could not find Expoy. The guy at Lowe’s told me to buy the sealer for age floors. Did not think thT was what the contractor meant.
Anyone have ideas?
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First what contractor has the client buy the paint??? What about primer? Before proceeding I would question your contractor. Re read your contract. Any contractor worth their salt has a business relationship with certain vendors and they typically receive a contractor price, not a retail price.
Next what exactly are you painting? Drywall? Tile?
This entire scenario has me totally suspicious, is this contractor licensed, bonded and insured? Did you check his or her license with your state contractors license board?
Here is how to hire a contractor:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
Paint comes in different formulas depending upon the surface you are painting. Drywall, metal, wood, plastic, etc. Any surface to be painted needs to be cleaned first, then primed THEN painted.
I am very concerned that the person you hired is not a professional and that you might be getting swindled by an unscrupulous person. How much have you paid this person so far?
I’ve always used a semi gloss in the bathrooms. There are paints formulated for wet areas...
I would look at using a paint on the walls that is meant for kitchen and baths (high moisture areas) - particularly if you don’t want to have a high gloss or semi gloss finish. I would not use epoxy, unless the contractor was talking about painting the floor and sealing with epoxy. I still wouldn’t do that as it would be terrifically slippery.
https://www.glidden.com/inspiration/all-articles/how-to-choose-paint-for-bathroom-walls
It's brandname is Breakthrough or Bulls Eye. Waterborne epoxy, using epoxy in a confined space is dangerous, the fumes will cause lung damage
I used two part epoxy on my garage floor. Where is this guy going to use the epoxy. I worked in an industry tgat used epoxy paint on concrete floors and walls. I agree with Ms. Moore something does NOT sound right here. Better get your ducks in a row here before proceeding.
Sounds like a conman trying to rip you off
Primer then kitchen and bath paint .
Best paint for a bathroom is a decent quality semi-gloss latex paint. You will like the extra reflectivity in a bathroom and it holds up well to moisture. If it is a previously painted surface, you won't likely need to prime.