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Waterproof paint for shower cubicle

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merlotgran Fri 17-Jun-16 21:44:24

I'm decorating our mobile home and we're giving the shower room a bit of a makeover. The bit where we've fitted a new washbasin was easy because I was able to paint over the tile effect wall with an eggshell finish.

Does anyone know if this will be a suitable covering for the cubicle itself? It's a kind of leather effect plastic in bright orange....Eeeeeuuuuw! It comes up clean with a good scrub but I hate the colour.

Any tips?

aggie Fri 17-Jun-16 21:48:29

That's a hard one , we have an ensuite painted with Bathroom paint , but I don't know if it would work in a shower area , our shower has that laminated wall stuff that comes in sheets and is very easy to clean , not tile grout

aggie Fri 17-Jun-16 21:49:32

I mean , no tiles no grout to scrub

merlotgran Sat 18-Jun-16 09:45:04

I know what you mean about the splash back panels, aggie. Too expensive for the caravan though unfortunately.

I don't want to do all that painting only to have the paint come off when the walls are wiped. hmm

tanith Sat 18-Jun-16 10:18:26

Would some kind of paint on dye work better if its smooth plastic? don't know what would be suitable though

crun Sat 18-Jun-16 11:35:23

Your problem might be finding a paint that will adhere to the plastic rather than one that's waterproof. This sticks to glazed tiles, so it might work, but it will probably depend on the type of plastic.

Before you start it might be worth considering what you'll do if the paint all starts flaking off. You won't be able to use chemical or hot air strippers without damaging the plastic, and sanding won't be very practical either if the surface is textured.

merlotgran Sat 18-Jun-16 11:56:52

Thanks, everyone. I have a horrible feeling I'm going to have to learn to love the orange.

I did wonder about tile paint. The plastic is not smooth and shiny, it's a kind of hard leather texture. I wish there were an unobtrusive bit I could do a test on but it's all open.

DH has just said, 'Why are you trying to make extra work for yourself. Just give it all a good scrub.'

No doubt he's right but when you get a bee in your bonnet........hmm

J52 Sat 18-Jun-16 11:59:33

How about trying melamine paint that is sold to cover plastic kitchen cupboard fronts? I think you have to put on a primer first.