Overall, the Dulux Easycare covers well, is highly durable in moisture-rich environments and is super cheap – a great combination of you’re looking for a budget ceiling paint for your bathroom. Eggshell paint tends to have a soft sheen that isn’t the best at hiding imperfections but does have more durability than matt paint. It’s, for this reason, a lot of professionals will opt for an eggshell (particularly oil-based eggshell) to paint their clients’ bathroom ceilings. The resistance it offers to humid conditions means it lasts a lot longer than matt paints. Building ceilings have been decorated with artistic mural designs and beautiful paint patterns for generations, from opulent cathedrals to venerable stately residences. In the modern home, a more clean and unobtrusive appearance has taken the place of the traditional ceiling design, which was embellished with ornate details, murals, and intricate detailing. Lighter paint was used for the convenience of application and adaptability. Painting a decorative design can make a big statement, regardless of the type or age of your home, whether you want to restore a sense of splendour and classical beauty to your ceiling or paint a distinctive, abstract pattern.

If you have particularly bad ventilation that is leading to mould growth, you could even opt for the Crown Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting paint. It's a general rule of thumb that if the ceiling is a darker color than the walls, it makes the ceiling feel closer and the room feel smaller. So, if you have a low ceiling, you'll want to keep this in mind: painting them a dark color can make the room feel cramped. However, there are a couple of exceptions to this rule. For example, if you are painting over a material that isn’t drywall, such as wooden planks, you may want to try a satin finish. This will make the material look smoother and still work to cover up visible flaws.Key specs – Size: 10 litres; Finish: Matt; Drying time: 2 hours; Recoat time: 4 hours; Coats required: 2; Colour availability: 65

Once dried, the paint film has great adherence to plaster ceilings and thus never encounters issues such as flaking in humid environments, unlike some other paints I’ve used in the past. Matt paint or flat matt paints are paints that don’t reflect a lot of light and for this reason, they are preferred for their modern aesthetic. However, unless your bathroom is well-ventilated it’s usually a good idea to avoid using retail matt paints in particular. If you really want a modern aesthetic then trade matt paint is your only option here. Of course, to set off the dark shades of your room, you’ll want to focus on furniture and decoration. Keeping the basement ceiling open means that we have access to a lot of the HVAC ducts, plumbing, and electrical in our house. Especially with all of the projects that we’re doing, having those things easy to access has been such a blessing. In the future, if something breaks or we just want to change something, it’s easier to deal with if everything is accessible. 3. Aesthetics Have you been ignoring those cobwebs in the corners? Don’t worry, we all do it, but now it’s time for them to go. Brush the ceiling over with a clean broom and wipe away the dust with a damp cloth to thoroughly clean your canvas.Touch dry after one to three hours, the manufacturer recommends two coats, the second applied at least four hours after the first.