Painted Shower
#1
03-30-13, 02:54 PM
Painted Shower
The walls in our shower, I would describe them as some sort of fake-tile wallboard. I can't tell if it's paper, drywall, something else that doesn't sound appropriate...
The paint is chipping.
My plan is to pick a convenient time for the shower to be unusable, sand away most of the paint surface to make sure the water hasn't already done damage, use a brown-paper surface on the entire bathroom, then use Model #: 55548A/01 multi-surface from the deck-sealing section to make the non-wooden parts of the bathroom waterproof.
This comes after installing a functional bathroom fan.
Is there a flaw with my plan? I don't think the paint made for kitchens and bathrooms is really up to the task. Am I better going another step and using some sort of 2-part resin?
The paint is chipping.
My plan is to pick a convenient time for the shower to be unusable, sand away most of the paint surface to make sure the water hasn't already done damage, use a brown-paper surface on the entire bathroom, then use Model #: 55548A/01 multi-surface from the deck-sealing section to make the non-wooden parts of the bathroom waterproof.
This comes after installing a functional bathroom fan.
Is there a flaw with my plan? I don't think the paint made for kitchens and bathrooms is really up to the task. Am I better going another step and using some sort of 2-part resin?
#2
03-30-13, 02:57 PM
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We're talking about walls the water hits when the shower is in use? If so, I'd put in tile or fiberglass or something like that, no way would I have just a painted wall.
#3
03-31-13, 04:14 AM
A deck paint/stain will not work!! Years ago I dated a girl who's father had the same type of shower wall and couldn't afford to replace it. I sanded it down and applied an oil base primer and a coat of oil base paint. I told him I thought it would last for about 6 months and plan on replacing the walls by then. It lasted longer but she said he took a towel and dried the walls after every shower. I don't know how long the paint job lasted.
#4
03-31-13, 06:46 AM
Okay, I just don't want to blow my whole budget on the bathroom when I don't know the future.
We're either going to knock out walls for a 6-foot tub, or end up renting the place if the job requires us to move. I just dont want the wall to rot out while we figure it out.
I think the cheapest"good" option would be tile? (Assuming my time has little value.)
We're either going to knock out walls for a 6-foot tub, or end up renting the place if the job requires us to move. I just dont want the wall to rot out while we figure it out.
I think the cheapest"good" option would be tile? (Assuming my time has little value.)
#5
03-31-13, 10:31 AM
You have Masonite hardboard panels in the design of tiles. Has someone painted these walls? Needless to say the paint won't stick, thus the peeling. Aside from proper tear out and replacement, I am at a loss for suggestions.
I would remove the trim molding around the window and along the base of the wall on the tub, pull the panels off the wall along with anything behind them, all the way down to the studs. Then apply, insulation if lacking, a good 6 mil vapor barrier and 1/2" concrete backer underlayment, properly sealing corners and joints and apply ceramic tile.
It is a lot of work. It will enhance the sales value of the house. It will help make it maintenance free, basically.
I would remove the trim molding around the window and along the base of the wall on the tub, pull the panels off the wall along with anything behind them, all the way down to the studs. Then apply, insulation if lacking, a good 6 mil vapor barrier and 1/2" concrete backer underlayment, properly sealing corners and joints and apply ceramic tile.
It is a lot of work. It will enhance the sales value of the house. It will help make it maintenance free, basically.
