Painting Inside of Cabin?

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I posted this question in the middle of another of my threads but I think it got overlooked.

Any advice on what paint to use on the ceiling of the cabin? Half the cabin is lined with what appear to be original plastic/foam headlining panels but the ceiling forward of the compression post is painted. It's starting to flake/peel off in places and I'm tempted to sand it down and re-do it.
 
Artex plus International Exterior ?

Highndry said:
I posted this question in the middle of another of my threads but I think it got overlooked.

Any advice on what paint to use on the ceiling of the cabin? Half the cabin is lined with what appear to be original plastic/foam headlining panels but the ceiling forward of the compression post is painted. It's starting to flake/peel off in places and I'm tempted to sand it down and re-do it.
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Don't laugh but I coated the bare sides of my cabin top with ready mixed Artex, allowed it to dry and then painted it with light cream International Exterior gloss. That was about 7 years ago and it is still looking good. The Artex give a nice random effect and with a bit of practice you can get an even texture without any sharp bits. The cabin sides are not that solid as the GRP is only about 6 mm thick but there are no signs of any cracks. Not sure how it would be on a ceailing if it is prone to flexing
 
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From sad experience though, you need to be very sure you have taken all the old paint off. If its lifting you need to remove it ALL, not just back to paint that is currently sound. Its started coming off, and will continue to get worse whatever you put on top! The original paint coat is not adhering properly any more, so anything you put on top will only adhere to what is there already, and if that is progressively failing....
 
Fantasie 19 said:
I had success with Dulux Bathroom paint on the old boat.... sanded off the loose stuff, sugar soaped and painted two coats straight on....
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That's exactly what I did several years ago and it has been fine. Emulsion is cheap, easy to apply and to re-coat all you have to do is slap some more on. And being bathroom emulsion, it's washable.
 
DownWest said:
If it is the stuff I rember (Danboline?) it is supposed to discourage condensation and has a textured finish. Def not like ARTEX tho. Shudder.
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Danboline is very smooth and glossy (not a textured finish) - an excellent surface to keep clean, and sticks well. Works well as an internal paint, as well as bilge paint.
 
I normally use flow coat, not too expensive when you consider how long it lasts and it's very easy to clean.

Last coat applied about 7 years ago and still looks fantastic.

Good luck and fair winds. :)
 
parsifal said:
That's exactly what I did several years ago and it has been fine. Emulsion is cheap, easy to apply and to re-coat all you have to do is slap some more on. And being bathroom emulsion, it's washable.
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..the reason I picked it was I figured it was formulated for a damp environment, but also comes with built in anti-fungal properties...
 
Many thanks for all the advice. I think I'll go for the Danboline but I'll take on board the point about stripping back first. Thankfully it isn't a huge area and I currently have the fore hatch removed so have plenty of ventilation.
 
Highndry said:
Many thanks for all the advice. I think I'll go for the Danboline but I'll take on board the point about stripping back first. Thankfully it isn't a huge area and I currently have the fore hatch removed so have plenty of ventilation.
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I've used danboline and sadolin superdec (after reading Richard Hares PBO article). Danboline is rubbish in comparison - cracks, flakes off etc unless your preparation is scrupulous. It also yellows more with age in my experience. I have one quarter berth side / ceiling painted with Danboline and one with Superdec painted within a few months of each other - wouldn't ever buy Danboline again. All my opinion of course, and Richard Hares I guess :-)
 
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