Painting bathroom ceiling with Behr texture paint...?

Question

We decided on textured paint due to the amount of cracks and general un-smoothness of the ceiling. So far we scraped off all the loose plaster texture stuff that was on there and falling off, filled in the cracks with crack filler plaster stuff, and now are going to prime it before applying the Behr texture paint.

After we apply the texture paint (with a looped roller I guess?) can we prime it and paint it with some kind of bathroom friendly paint? I don't want to end up with the same problem as last time: the textured paint peeling and falling off due to moisture.

Can I apply primer and paint over the texture paint? Is it "sturdy" enough?

Is there anything else we should be doing to make it right?

Answer 1

put an expel-air fan in the bathroom or the very least an air-brick to circulate the air to remove condensation problems. use 'egg shell' type paint, goes on like water,dries like varnish,seals walls and ceilings.

If the ceiling looks and feels dry it don't necessarily mean it is so the moisture in the ceiling will still try to come through and the only way is down through the paint which takes you back to square one.

consider a vapour barrier and overboard the ceiling before hand.

Answer 2

Textured Paint For Ceilings

Answer 3

I would stop and change directions. Get a container of pre-mixed drywall mud, the light weight type and a couple of mud knives , one at least 4" and another around 8" wide. If you have a shop vac, also get a drywall sander attachment and the fine particle bags that go into a shop vac. The sander attachment uses screens that act like sandpaper but allow the shop vac to pull the fine dust into the bag, instead of having it flying all around the room and up your nose in the process. If you don't have a shop vac, skip that part and just use sandpaper and a mask.



Using the 4" blade, apply a thin layer of mud to the ceiling surface, filling in the uneven areas to the extent that you can without going too thick. Let it dry and then go back in with the blade and knock down any ridges left over from the first application. Sand the highest spots on the application down, and then apply another layer of mud with the wider knife. let dry and repeat the process until you have a nice smooth ceiling. then prime and then paint with an enamel paint advertised for use in a bathroom.



The reason you don't want texture in the bathroom is it will promote the growth of mildew and mold by trapping the moisture from the steam when it hits the cooler ceiling. The flat surface allows the moisture to dry out without giving the mildew and mold enough time to take hold in the damp they need to grow.



I have recently done this in a house I am remodeling and it is less work that it may sound like.



Good luck!

Answer 4

Home Depot Textured Paint

Answer 5

Hello gagester,

I'm PatInPaint and I work at the paint desk at Home Depot.



I have recently used Behr's Textured Paint on the ceiling in a Living Room and applied it with the Looped Nap roller. This is the right tool.



I spoke to Behr Technical Support on your behalf because the label on this product does not specify application in a high moisture room like your bathroom. What they suggest:



1) If you are not going to topcoat (paint over) Behr's Textured Paint, do not use it in a bathroom;



2) Apply the product to your bathroom ceiling using the looped roller and allow it to dry at least 48-hours. Make certain the ceiling is dry before either priming or painting;



3) If you use Behr's Ultra (paint and primer in one), you do not have to prime before you paint, but you should use only Satin or Semi-Gloss sheens (not flat or eggshell) to ensure the surface is protected from moisture; and



4) If you do not use Ultra, prime with Behr's Enamel Undercoater (purple can) and follow with Satin or Semi-Gloss Behr Premium Plus.



The Textured Paint is very thick and you will need to keep the looped roller full. Work in four foot by four foot areas. While each section is wet, overlap enough to blend the texture with the next four foot by four foot section ... until you finish the ceiling. As stated by BTS, allow to dry 48-hours and then paint with Ultra.



I love this solution for covering imperfect ceilings and walls. The Textured Paint can be difficult to apply, especially if it begins to dry in the container. Keep the container covered to prevent this problem.



Behr adds mildewcide to almost all of their paints and stains, so your desire for a "bathroom friendly" paint will be satisfied. Use two coats of Ultra.



Finally, you did not mention color and Behr Ultra comes Ultra Pure White in the can. But, some of my customers add just a hint of the room color to accent the ceiling. If you choose this option, ask your paint associate to reduce the formula to less than ten percent of the full color ... try a three dollar sample first to prevent making your ceiling too dark.



Thanks for the great questions and I hope your bathroom looks great!



PatInPaint



I am a Home Depot Store Associate, trained and authorized to help people on the Internet.

Answer 6

The simple answer to your question is YES. You can paint over Behr textured paint.

To kibosh the "why would you paint over paint": the Behr textured paint is less about being a "paint" in the traditional sense and more about a user-friendly, roll-on texture. True, you can get your Behr (and many other) textured ceiling paints tinted and shaken up like "regular" paint, however the color - especially if you're trying to achieve Ultra Pure White, won't happen without at least 1 coat over the textured layer.

On another note, you mention that you're using this in a bathroom prone to condensation. You may want to reconsider using a textured product altogether in high moisture areas as the nooks and crannies of the tex creates the perfect place for moisture to latch onto. It may take as much as a year or so, maybe less, but eventually textured ceilings exposed to daily steam/condensation/moisture WILL develop mildew in between the peaks and valleys of the tex paint; that leads to mold, and you'll be back doing the job again before you know it (like you are now).

Don't get me wrong, you can use the textured paint on your bathroom ceiling but if you wish to avoid the negative scenario above, you're going to have to use a higher-sheen top coat (satin finish at least, if not semi-gloss). These sheens are rarely ever used on ceilings as light bounces off them far more than flat and eggshell finishes, showing every little imperfection and looking a little... well... tacky. Satin finish is a middle-ground where you'll receive some benefit of a harder (shinier) paint without too much gloss.

I HIGHLY recommend the following:

1. The most obvious and extremely important - Allow the tex paint to completely cure (consult the back of the can and adjust as it directs for your climate/weather/etc) - If you fail this step, you might as well pack up and move. No not really.. but it is important ;)

2. Use Behr primer-sealer for satin, semi-gloss and gloss paints (or another brand if you prefer - just make sure you're using latex primer sealer if your tex paint is latex and vice-verse if your tex paint is oil based). Let cure.

3. Apply paint as advised above. Let cure.

3. Apply primer (and, once that's cured, paint) with a roller cover of at LEAST 1/2" nap

****You can only roll over an area ONCE when painting atop textured paint****

If you roll over a wet area (one you've just painted) as you would when painting a wall for instance, the wet primer/paint that you rolled on just before will have already stuck itself to your textured surface and will proceed to peel itself --and the tex right off along with it! I learned this the hard way ;) So, only one pass - no back and forth - no overlaps - just down one way ~ it's good practice to put a second top coat on after the first cures anyway ;)

Answer 7

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Painting bathroom ceiling with Behr texture paint...?

We decided on textured paint due to the amount of cracks and general un-smoothness of the ceiling. So far we scraped off all the loose plaster texture stuff that was on there and falling off, filled in the cracks with crack filler plaster stuff, and now are going to prime it before applying the...

Answer 8

unless I missed something here, why would you want to prime and paint over the texture paint you just rolled on? I have used a texture paint b4 in a restroom. I primed my walls frist then I painted with the texture paint. all is good. You do have a tinted texture paint, right? if you have the tint you want, just prime and paint.... they also have texture that you can miss in with paint.

Answer 9

Textured paint IS "bathroom friendly", if the humidity is kept down



Paint wasn't your problem before. The humidity in the bathroom was.

Answer 10

better to scrap off the loose stuff and skip trowel it with vinyl spackle