I recently bought a house, and my wife and mother-in-law did most of the painting. However, it seems like they skipped priming the bathroom ceiling. Could anyone guide me on what steps I should take? Here's what I was thinking: scrape, lightly sand, prime, and then use semi-gloss paint. Also, just to let you know, we don't have an exhaust fan in the bathroom.
P.S. There's a shower and a large window that's usually open while showering. Any advice would be super helpful!
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Yikes, no fan in the bathroom? That can definitely be an issue! You really do need at least semi-gloss for bathrooms to withstand moisture, especially if you’re missing a fan. Just to clarify, is there a shower in there?
You’ll want to scrape off any loose paint, give it a light sanding, and then use a mold-inhibiting primer. After that, go for at least a satin finish, but semi-gloss would be even better. It's crucial to have a way to let the steam escape, like keeping that window open or using a fan to ventilate. Just a heads up, even with the window open, moisture can build up, so be vigilant about that.