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Painting a ceiling. Vinyl silk or matt emulsion?

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merlotgran Wed 13-Sept-17 12:07:46

I'm re-decorating and was hoping to get away without having to paint the ceiling as it was only done two years ago but we live in a very dry and dusty part of East Anglia so although I thought it was OK, a quick wipe with 'magic sponge' showed me it's actually filthy shock

There is also a bit of smoke damage from the woodburner.

The whole place was originally decorated with Dulux Jasmine White which is a nice milky white but I'm wondering whether to switch from matt to silk finish.

I've never liked shiny finishes but I've just slapped some vinyl silk on a test patch and it doesn't look too bad.

Has anyone decorated a ceiling with silk finish and does it look shiny?

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grandtanteJE65 Sat 24-Nov-18 12:41:00

I would use a matt finish and something that neither drips nor runs, as painting ceilings is difficult enough in all conscience. Remember to wear protective goggles and a shower cap!

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Jane43 Sat 24-Nov-18 14:02:44

Yes unless your ceiling is perfect go for a Matt finish paint.

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Beau Sat 24-Nov-18 23:38:08

Re. the 'magic white' paint mentioned earlier - DD's handyman told me last week never to use it in bathrooms and kitchens as it can turn pink again in damp conditions.

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sanjoseconcrete Sun 07-Jun-20 07:44:13

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TrendyNannie6 Wed 17-Jun-20 18:48:23

Matt he’s good

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