Help & advice
Do I need to use 'kitchen paint' rather than emulsion for my kitchen / utility room?
The answer is a resounding yes! Unfortunately, some of us at Reno found this out the hard way…
Choose a water based paint with natural, non-toxic ingredients and low VOCs - volatile organic compounds that release unpleasant gases. In addition, look for paint manufacturers minimising unnecessary transport and packaging.
Here's a list of reasons why using a specific kitchen paint for your kitchen or utility room renovation is a good idea – and what you should be looking for in the paint you choose:
1. Moisture resistance
Kitchens and laundry rooms are prone to high humidity levels and moisture accumulation due to steam from cooking, dish washing and cleaning.
Kitchen paint is formulated to resist moisture, preventing issues such as mould, mildew, and water damage.
2. Durability
Kitchen paint is designed to be more durable and long–lasting in humid environments. It resists peeling, cracking, and blistering, ensuring a more resilient finish in comparison to regular paint.
3. Easy to clean
Kitchen paint is typically formulated to be washable and easy to clean, helping it last longer.
4. Stain resistance
Kitchen paint often has stain–resistant properties, providing an added layer of protection against food spillages and splashes.
5. Improved adhesion
Kitchen paint is formulated with better adhesion properties, ensuring that it bonds securely to various surfaces in the kitchen and utility room, including drywall, plaster, and previously painted walls.
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Reno, our home renovation app, is the missing link between Pinterest and Checkatrade.
Starting with kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, we've built our renovation design and planning tool to guide you through key decisions, from big ones like layout to little ones like how to edge your tiles. We turn this into a neat, sharable brief that homeowners and trades can use for more realistic quotes.
Best of all, you can try it for free for one room.
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Support for more room types
Full renovation process including payments and maintenance
Tools to discuss and track changes
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