ceiling paint has flaked off over shower

BackRowBlues

Hi Folks

Was wondering if someone can help, we have a small ensuite bathroom on to our bedroom, there is no window in the ensuite just an extracter fan. The problem is that there is a small area over the shower where the paint has been flaking so this evening i decided to scrap off the flakey paint, now its back to the plaster. Whats my next step it onyl seems to be in one area, can i just apint over the part where i have scrapped off or do i have to paint the whole ceiling, its now exposed back to the plaster so i need some advice to remedy this problem, dont know much about painting and decorating so looking for advice and tips.

Thanks in advance

TerrorFirmer

Anti condensation paint (or in crown or dulux its called their bathroom range), you'll get it in any diy store.

BackRowBlues

thanks for your reply do i have to put anything on the plaster before i apply the paint nad can i just paint over the patch or do i have to do the whole ceiling?

Joey the lips

You will also need to use your extractor fan more. Chances are this is why it flaked.

kitser

was it flaking for long? you could end up with a mold issue if the steam has dampened the plaster. if so you should get the area patched up first, then apply an anti fungicide sealer. i'd think about stripping back the paint at least over the whole shower area, and then repaint the whole sealing with the anti condensation paint

hitbit

Make sure you use " kitchen and bathroom " rather than standard emulsion paint. Its not too expensive, B and Q do their own brand and Woodies/Atlantic do the very good quality " Johnsons " 2 coats of this will be fine.

hitbit