Primer is not intended to coat the surface as a.
Paint won t stick to bathroom walls.
Use it for the walls ceiling and even the trim because many satin finishes are tougher than they once were.
In terms of the actual paint finishes consumer reports recommends using either satin or semi gloss.
Unfortunately paint or primer that s applied over poorly prepared surfaces that are flaking or peeling for example will likely adhere to the flakes and peels rather than the wall itself.
They argue satin is more durable and shinier than eggshell and is ideal for a bathroom it s also easy to clean.
However paint didn t stick well to the the semi gloss paint on the kitchen cabinets so we used some behr oil based primer on it which stuck well and covered all stains completely.
To paint a bathroom use a mildew resistant satin or semi gloss paint since they re durable and water resistant.
To get started clean the bathroom walls and cover anything that you don t want to paint with plastic or drop cloths.
It s important to work carefully though if you don t want your paint to peel.
Repairing peeling paint on your bathroom walls and ceiling can be a time consuming process but it isn t difficult.