Huge thanks, it was so to the point! Happy you mentioned both, so I'm driving now to a paint store and I'm confident I'll find what I need. Subscribed!
Thank you so much! We chose the Emerald Duration, semi-gloss ultra white - straight out of the can. Super happy with it! My parents have been renting the same place since 1978, and the bathroom's only been painted a couple times, and not professionally. My parents took my word for it to go to Sherman Williams to grab this stuff, and they pre-mixed it for us! 👍
Excellent review. I am remodeling my bathroom and am finishing my drywall coatings, and the next step is to prime and paint.. but needed something good for mold protection/moisture so this was perfect. Thank you!
My favorite brushes are 2 1/2 inch Corona Cortez. You can get them in different widths and if you prefer a squared off brush then give the Corona Monterey a try.
Yes you can use matte over flat. And also yes you should use the matte paint like emerald matte on the bathroom ceiling as well as the walls. The ceiling in a bathroom gets exposed to a lot of moisture so it’s important that the ceiling gets painted with a product that has moisture and mold blocking agents built into it.
Thank you so much for this video as I was under the impression is was a no no to use matte paint in a bathroom! We really love the look of matte paints so finding out duration matte is formulated to work in bathrooms is awesome! Thanks again!
Recently discovered your videos and I have to say, they've been VERY helpful, as we are building a new home and to the stage of painting. Our builder prefers to use flat everything so that the walls can be touched up as needed without having to repaint a wall entirely. Assuming the price is right, we have intentions to use SW Duration (based on your videos) for all of our walls. All of our family and friends have told us to absolutely not use flat paint, but it seems that SW Duration is different. Matte is also very intriguing to us. Would you consider it to be more durable / cleanable than a flat? Thanks again for your videos!
So builders almost always prefer using flat everywhere because it also hides the most imperfections and looks the best initially. Unfortunately it's also the least durable. As soon as you touch it, it's going to scuff. It is easy to touchup, but it is likely that you'll still see where the touchups are. Here is a quick explanation of paint sheens and where they are typically used: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DyKh80Yt9k0.html We use Promar Ceiling paint on the ceiling, Duration Matte on the walls and Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel on the trim and doors. Duration Matte holds up well on the walls and is decently wipeable. Few paints are actually "scrubbable". Scrubbing any paint usually mars the finish. I've reviewed all of those products on our channel if you care to take a look. Good luck with your house! Promar Ceiling: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-caIEPWxxTFk.html Duration Matte: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SGFB1n0ID7c.html Emerald Urethane Semi-Gloss: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZjENP6httxg.html
What paint to use on a shower? idk what exactly the part of the shower is called my house I bought has like a shower thick pink wall built into the shower floor it’s like one big assembly what paint would that take?
Timely and helpful video because I had planned to ask you about this exact topic soon. I just want to know if duration matte will hold up to the steamy showers or if I should go up one sheen to duration satin. Also wife uses hairspray in this bath right next to wall. I like your videos a lot mainly because you do this for a living unlike the weekend hackers that sometimes dominate RU-vid. I figure why not learn from all your experience and mistakes.
Duration Matte holds up well as long as the bathroom has a decent fan. If you're concerned about the steam or hairspray, then you may wanna bump up to the satin finish. That'll give you a little bit better durability. Good luck with your project!
I’m confused. Hope you can help. Seen your videos Amd others saying emerald matte Amd even flat is same washabilty and durability as the satin. But i called sherwin Williams and Tbey said satin will be the best for this Amd flat Amd matte will only hold up if washed with lightly dampen cloth. Amd will not have the same washabilty Amd durability as the satin. So confused
There’s a difference between washable and wipeable. Satin will be a more durable sheen than matte and flat, but will still wear down if you scrub it. There are few finishes that hold up well to being scrubbed repeatedly.
@@SuperVassarBrothers so if washable is very important Should I go with satin or will the matte be sufficient enough and do same or almost same job as the satin ?
We did those bathrooms many moons ago, so I’m not sure what the colors were. I’m going to do a better job listing the colors in the video descriptions in the future, because we do get asked about them a lot. The second one may have been Sea Salt from Sherwin Williams 🤷♂️
I think you’re going to need to use a bonding primer first to get any of these products to stick to the tile. Fresh start from Benjamin Moore is a good product to start with. That should bond to the tile, but it also depends on how slick the tile is.
Hey Jeremy, appreciate the video! I was planning to use Duration semi-gloss for the walls and ceiling for my bathrooms but I have about 1.5-ish gallons left of Duration satin that I used for all my bedroom/living room walls. Should I just use the remaining 1.5 gallons for the bathrooms or should I go with the semi-gloss? I was planning to use semi-gloss in the kitchen and bathrooms for maximum durability. (Price is not a concern.)
Semi-Gloss is quite an aggressive sheen to put on walls and ceiling, but that's a personal preference. If it were me, then I'd use the satin that you have left. That will give you a good amount of durability with a decent finish quality as far as how it actually looks when it's on the walls. Good luck with your project!
Can I use Kool Seal on the ceiling and shower surround as a top coat????I feel like a thick, rubber paint would work great in a wet room. Am I crazy to think that??? Please respond soon because I've got to do something about my bathroom soon and I already have most of a 5 gallon bucket of Kool Seal, and I really want to use it... Thanks for any advise or warnings against using it in advance....
From what I understand Kool Seal is a product used for exterior roofs. You can do what you want, but I wouldn't use that inside. I've never tried doing that, so I can't speak to how that would look or hold up. I'm sure it would be durable, but I'm going to guess that the finish quality will be less than ideal and the fumes are probably going to be a tad aggressive. Again, I have zero experience using that product inside, so take my comments with a grain of salt. Good luck with your project!
@@SuperVassarBrothers I haven't used it inside either, but I've found it to be great for many outdoor projects. The thing is, I bought an old house from the 40's. Whoever refurbished it really didn't know what they were doing. I don't think they used green sheetrock where they were supposed to and I'm trying to think outside of the box, on a solution to cover the ceiling and walls inside the shower area without having to do a complete demo. I don't know anyone that's used Kool Seal in their house, and there's probably a good reason but the stoner in me keeps saying "why not?" I'll probably take your advise, and not do it after a couple more people tell me that it's a stupid idea...😄
You can use whatever sheen you want. Satin is a common sheen to use on walls and trim. As long as you like the look of the finish, then that's all that matters.
What Primer would you suggest? I had some paint bubble in the shower so I scrapped it and patched it with joint compound and its going to be prime and paint time this weekend.
If you don’t have any stains in the ceiling where you repaired then you can use a regular latex primer like pro block or multi-purpose from Sherwin Williams or any latex primer. If you’ve got some bleed through then you can use spray Kilz, BIN shellac or Cover Stain.
@@SuperVassarBrothers I’ll be painting my bathroom with very high humidity due to air vents being placed far from the shower area. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us novices.
My preferred paint for bathrooms right now is Emerald matte from Sherwin Williams. If you get it on sale you can a gallon for $55-$65 and it does come in quarts.
Hello , just curious what primer you would use in bathroom wall & ceiling . I removed wallpaper & glue with steamer. No ceiling stains . Thanks ,,,like the videos
I’d recommend sanding the walls to get off any residual glue and material then you can prime it with Fresh Start from Benjamin Moore or multi-purpose from Sherwin Williams. If the walls are in really bad shape or you have a lot of glue left on the walls then it can be a good idea to prime with BIN shellac. Here’s a video on how to use shellac if you go in that direction: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MXzq60W6Gts.htmlsi=RuaBq_xGz55kxoQT
I found your videos are very helpful. I just started painting my wall using Emerald Matte. But it seems like flat to me. Is Duration matte a little shinier than Emerald matte?
Just wanted to know if I could use some outdoor paint for my bathroom.becuse of wetness. Outside rain.bath room get wet . Just thinking, common sense if it works.
You can give that a go if you wish. Just be aware that exterior paint does not have the same level of finish as interior paint. There's reason that no professionals use exterior paint inside of a bathroom. The paint's I mentioned in the video is much preferred.
You could use pretty much use any latex primer. Fresh start is nice from Benjamin Moore, multi purpose from Sherwin Williams or any latex primer from home depot or lowes.
The Emerald is a horrible paint to work with unless you use Sherwins cheapest sleeves and brushes but the out come is too shiny and picks up every defect on the walls. Duration can not handle high humidity, especially in the matte. The only product you reviewed that can handle steamy bathrooms is Aura Matte because it is on spec for inside a SAUNA... You have to wash your walls heavily to get rid of leaching before painting or prime with Fresh Start. Never have I had lap marks from Aura Bath and Spa, it it wasn't so expensive I would paint the whole inside of the house in it. You also forgot Benjamin Moores Kitchen & Bathroom pearl which is an excellent product that has been around for ever.
That has not been my experience, or the experience of many of the other painters I know with emerald or duration. Both of those products are rated for moisture and mold. As far as it being too shiny, that all depends on what sheen you choose. Regardless of the product you choose in a bathroom, it’s optimal to have a fan running when moisture is being produced. I’ve seen every product fail at some point in the room was not ventilated properly. Bath and spa is a decent product, I’m just not a big fan of the finish quality, especially for the price point. That being said, if it’s working for you then have at it 🫡
It depends. A lot of the time you can get away with scuff sanding the trim then going over it with Emerald Urethane. Emerald Urethane has pretty good adhesion to most surfaces.
Thanks for video. I recently switched to SW from HD brand. Have had great luck especially spraying the SW UTE. However I’m really struggling with coverage of Duration in Anchors aweigh( like a navy). 5 coats and still not great. Used over grey primer as SW recommended as well as roller recommendation. Any thoughts? Thanks
I have found that SW Emerald does the best with their darker colors. You may still have to do 3 coats but definitely not 5. Also the best dark grey primer I’ve been using recently is fresh start from Benjamin Moore.
Is it necessary to paint the walls with primer first if using BM Aura Bath & Spa paint? If so, what primer would you recommend? If using primer then would a single coat be enough?
If you're painting over new drywall, then you should prime first. Any PVA, drywall or multi-purpose primer would work. You don't need anything fancy. I always do two topcoats, even if I prime, so that I can guarantee the results. Happy painting!
Very helpful video, thank you! And suggestions for a relatively inexpensive Primer to seal up old chipping and cracking paint before using these products?
I'd recommend scraping and sanding any old chipping and peeling paint. You want to make sure any loose stuff is removed. You'll likely have a bit of spackling to do after that. Once the area is smooth you can use almost any multi-purpose primer. Fresh start from benjamin moore is solid and so is multi-purpose from sherwin williams.
@@SuperVassarBrothers Thanks for the tips! Have you tried Peel Stop by Zinzzer? Wondering if I should use a traditional primer like the ones you suggested or use a specialty product like Peel Stop. 🤔
Typically we use the same sheen as the trim / doors on wainscoting. That's usually semi-gloss. Usually wainscoting is on the bottom half of the walls in a bathroom, so going with a semi-gloss or satin gives you a bit better durability and it holds up better to cleaning.
I’m not sure which bathroom you’re referring to, but there was one where the walls were light grey (maybe light French grey) and the cabinets were a darker blue/grey.
You can, but that's generally not the finish people prefer on trim. Bath and spa comes in a matte finish. Most folks prefer a satin or semi-gloss for trim and doors.
I'm guessing you're referring to Duration. Here's the link to it on Sherwin William's website: www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/duration-home-interior-acrylic-latex
@@SuperVassarBrothers I had some pretty bad humidity stains on bathroom ceiling. I put a layer of zinsser BIN primer then 2 coats of perma white. Perfect. Costs a bit more but soo worth it. Mould killing too
I'd recommend using either Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel or Advance. They tend to do better on cabinets and furniture. You can go with either a satin or semi-gloss finish. That's just a personal preference. Good luck with your project!
I’ve never tried that so I can’t speak to how well that would hold up over time. Our go-to for bathroom ceilings right now is Emerald matte which has a nice finish to it.
yeah…if your bathroom has a shower in it then I’d recommend putting Duration or Emerald matte on the ceiling too. Steam rises so in most bathrooms the ceilings get hit the hardest with moisture.
BM super spec was always my fav, they don't make it anymore. Called "BM drywall primer" now, not as good but still a great primer for new drywall. Overall i find BM has great marketing, a lot of home owners ask for it, but SW and Dulux have much better products. @@SuperVassarBrothers
