Wall Paint

[campersam9]

I want to paint my bathroom in my 17 Ultra lite Jayco. Can I use wall paint or do I have to use a special paint?

[Jagiven]

What year?

Not really, but do prep the walls. Not sure when Jayco started to coat the "wood work" with silicone. Hence make sure to clean everything.

[Brownie]

I'd suggest cleaning all surfaces you want to paint with a solution of T.S.P. (Tri-sodium Phosphate). You can buy it at any store that sells paint. WEAR HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES because it will eat the flesh right off your hands. After a good washing with the T.S.P. solution, rinse the surfaces with clean water a couple of times, then let them air dry. I've painted quite a few vinyl-clad walls, and have gotten better paint adhesion & coverage when I primed the surfaces with "KILZ" (also available anywhere that sells paint). Finally, use a high-quality interior wall paint and let it cure thoroughly before you expose it to rough use. I might also suggest that an eggshell or satin finish will be much more durable in an RV than a flat finish.

Good Luck, and be sure to post before & after pics!

[Tunce the traveler]

Originally Posted by Brownie

I'd suggest cleaning all surfaces you want to paint with a solution of T.S.P. (Tri-sodium Phosphate). You can buy it at any store that sells paint. WEAR HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES because it will eat the flesh right off your hands. After a good washing with the T.S.P. solution, rinse the surfaces with clean water a couple of times, then let them air dry. I've painted quite a few vinyl-clad walls, and have gotten better paint adhesion & coverage when I primed the surfaces with "KILZ" (also available anywhere that sells paint). Finally, use a high-quality interior wall paint and let it cure thoroughly before you expose it to rough use. I might also suggest that an eggshell or satin finish will be much more durable in an RV than a flat finish.

Good Luck, and be sure to post before & after pics!

X2 The correct advice.

[campersam9]

This has my next project to be done. Thanks for the help. Was not sure it could be done by. I use kills and Vaspar paint. I did not know about the cleaner and rubber gloves. Now all we need is warm dry weahter.