Best paint for kitchen and bathrooms

If you've got teenagers who take 45-minute showers or toddlers who love to splash, splash, splash at bath time, you'll want to check which is the best paint for kitchen and bathrooms before you pick up that paint roller.

If you've got teenagers who take 45-minute showers or toddlers who love to splash, splash, splash at bath time, you'll want to check which is the best paint for kitchen and bathrooms before you pick up that paint roller.

Your kitchen and bathroom can get pretty steamy, and poor ventilation plus excessive moisture leads to paint bubbling, condensation and mould. If you plan on renovating your kitchen or bathroom this year, don't simply buy your usual matt emulsion.

Keep reading to find out which is the best paint for kitchen and bathrooms...

Do you need special paint for bathrooms and kitchens?

As mentioned, your choice of bathroom and kitchen paint needs to stand up to frequent attacks of moisture, poor ventilation and the cold walls of an uninsulated home. So, it would be best not to use a standard matt or silk emulsion for your kitchen or bathroom paint.

Instead, use paint that is specifically designed to be used for kitchens and bathrooms. This paint differs from standard matt emulsion because it contains a mould inhibitor and is manufactured for high-moisture areas. These specially formulated paints stop water from penetrating the walls, which causes stains, mould and peeling paint.

Specialist kitchen and bathroom paints are durable, mould and mildew-resistant. You can also wipe these paints without smudging or removing your paint.

Are bathroom paint and kitchen paint the same?

For kitchen renovations, it's best to use paint formulated for both kitchens and bathrooms. Both types of paint share the same moisture-battling qualities. However, kitchen paint is also oil and stain-resistant to deal with spills and spits from cooking.

What brand makes the best paint for kitchens and bathrooms?

Tried and tested brands, like Dulux, are popular with tradespeople. Opt for trade Vinyl Silk, Soft Sheen, Diamond Matt emulsion and Easycare kitchen paint. These Dulux paints are designed to withstand the moisture of kitchens and bathrooms. Moreover, they can be wiped down and are tough and durable.

You can also consider these Dulux paints the best paint for bathrooms and kitchens. This is because they are available in a classic range of paint colours, plus you can mix your perfect paint colour.

You may need to purchase these paints from a trade store.

Other best paints for bathrooms and kitchens;

Crown bathroom ceiling paint and Crown kitchen and bathroom paint are fantastic at fighting mould; they are proof, durable, wipeable, moisture resistant and come with a mouldguard ingredient.

Leyland bathroom and kitchen paint - mid-sheen, provides extra protection against constant condensation and resists mould, grease and stains; it is tough, wipeable and has low odour.

If you need a budget-friendly, no-nonsense paint, try Screwfix's No-Nonsense trade kitchen and bathroom paint. You could consider this one of the best kitchen and bathroom paints because it's moisture, stain and grease resistant, available in 2.5 litres and sits at the lower end of the price range.

The main drawback of this paint is the limited colours.

Do I need a painter and decorator?

Don't spend all that money on a bathroom renovation or kitchen renovation and skimp at the last minute on paint and end up with peeling, mouldy walls.

A painter and decorator can advise you on the best paint for kitchen and bathrooms and give your paint job a professional finish. Find out how to find a painter and decorator near you here.

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