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    pathfinder616 Posts: 14, Reputation: 2
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    Jan 24, 2007, 11:18 PM
    Painting bathroom shower fieldstone walls
    I am restoring a bathroom in a historic fieldstone home. The interior bathroom walls are fieldstone. Most of which have already been painted with off-white latex. Some stones are unpainted. Water from the shower head will the be hitting the fieldstone walls in the corner shower. I have prepared the surface and filled in all the cracks with latex caulk.

    What is the best primer to use? Oil-based or latex?
    What is the best topcoat to use? Oil-based or latex?

    I prefer Benjamin Moore products.
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    Jan 28, 2007, 09:10 PM
    I'd have to say oil base. Make sure all coats are fully cured by manufacture recommendations. Also ask the person at the Benny Moore paint store what they recommend.
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    Jan 30, 2007, 06:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by pathfinder616
    i am restoring a bathroom in a historic fieldstone home. the interior bathroom walls are fieldstone. most of which have already been painted with off-white latex. some stones are unpainted. water from the shower head will the be hitting the fieldstone walls in the corner shower. i have prepared the surface and filled in all the cracks with latex caulk.

    what is the best primer to use? oil-based or latex?
    what is the best topcoat to use? oil-based or latex?

    i prefer Benjamin Moore products.
    You could use pool paint/marine paint if it will be in direct contact with water every time you shower. If not use oil base.. naturally repels water (both pimer and finsh) any paint store/hardware store can point you in the right direction.
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