Painting a plastic loft hatch?

[z06tim]

Anyone had any success with painting one of these?

Mine is the type used in many new builds from just over ten years ago. It's a horrible yellowing white plastic, that is also now quite dirty from various plumbers going in and out of the loft.

I was thinking one of these flexible Plasti-kote type paints would be a good idea?

This is what it looks like currently:

[Trevor450]

Dulux do a "difficult surfaces primer". I used it to paint a melamine infill panel above some fitted wardrobes which was yellowing. I over coated with the same emulsion as the walls and it looks great. I suspect you could do two coats of primer and then paint with undercoat and eggshell or just two coats of emulsion over the primer.

[B17NNS]

Horrible things. Quick and easy to install though.

As an alternative you could whip it out and make a replacement out of timber. A bit of matching architrave round the outside and a piece of cellotex stuck to the back of the door and bobs your uncle.

Alteratively Plasti-kote do a plastic primer. I'd imagine good prep is important. A light key with some sandpaper and a thorough clean with alcohol or similar before you start.

ETA link...

http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/Product/pcode---6659/...

You could even skim the ceiling whilst up there

Edited by B17NNS on Sunday 25th January 12:27

[ARH]

Or save all the hassle and take it out and replace with a new one cost about £30

[z06tim]

Thanks all. Some good ideas.