Complete Bathroom Painting Guide: Walls to Finishing Touches

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Choose the Right Paint and Sheen for Your Bathroom

Why It Matters: Bathrooms are humid; therefore, one must choose the paint that will provide durability and ease of maintenance. Prolonged exposure to such conditions could result in peeling and the growth of mould/mildew with regular paint.

Best Paint Types: Choose paints that say “bathroom paint” or “mildew-resistant.” Such formulations are specially made to resist the moisture and humidity characteristic of bathrooms.

Sheen Choices: Semi-gloss or satin finishes work great on bathroom walls for their added moisture resistance and easy cleaning compared to flat or matte finishes.

Clean Your Bathroom Walls

Why It Matters: You want a clean wall, ensuring the paint holds up well and lasts long. Any dirt, grime, or mould on the surface may affect the sticking of the paint.

How to Clean: Cleanse the walls with a mild detergent mixed in water, abrading them. Make sure to clean off all areas with visible dirt or staining and any existing soap scum or mould. Then, wash down the walls with clean water, letting them dry thoroughly before you proceed.

Prepare Your Space

Why It Matters: This is one of those jobs where preparing is key to getting professional results, but, like always, it can seem like a hassle. Protecting your bathroom fixtures and floors from sprays and spills will save you from headaches and multiple touch-ups down the line.

How to Prepare

Remove or Mask Fixtures: Remove light switch covers, outlet plates, and other wall-mounted fixtures. If you cannot remove them, mask them with painter’s tape.

Protect the Floor and Surroundings: Drop cloths or plastic sheeting will help keep your bathroom floor, countertops, and bathtub safe.

Apply Painter’s Tape: Run tape along the edges of the trim and around windows, doors, and whatever else you want to avoid getting paint on.

Paint Your Bathroom Walls

Why It Matters: Good painting technique ensures an even, professional finish that looks good and lasts.

Cutting In: First, “cut in” the paint around the edges of walls, at the ceiling, baseboards, and around fixtures. This is done best by using a good angled brush. Cutting in first provides a clean edge before rolling larger wall areas.

Using the Roller: Next, with the cut-in work done, take a roller and fill in the more significant wall areas. Paint in small squares, using either a “W” or “M” motion to distribute the paint evenly. Do not overload the roller with paint; it will sag and drip from the excess paint.

Let Dry and Repeat

Why It Matters: An appropriate drying time between coats ensures a hard finish. If this step is rushed, you might have smudges or blotchy areas.

Drying Time: Let the coat dry for at least 4 hours, but follow the paint manufacturer’s directions. If the first coat is dry, check the walls to identify any missed spots and uneven coverage before the second coat application.

Can I Use Regular Paint in a Bathroom?

The Short Answer: No, it is not advisable. Ordinary paint is not designed to address the dampness and moisture characteristic of bathroom areas. It easily peels off, gathers mould, and does not clean well.

Instead: Use special bathroom paint that resists moisture and mould and yet forms a hard finish. This type of specially made paint is also typically much more washable.

How to Paint a Toilet: That's a Touch That's a Little Different

Why Paint a Toilet?

You can paint your toilet by infusing just the right amount of individual creativity into bathroom décor. It is also an engaging, creative, and fun exercise in the renovation, through which you can change the space to give it a bold and coherent look.

Step 1: Choose Your Design and Colour

What design and colour would be appropriate for the theme in the bathroom? Will it be plain, or will it be a bit more elaborate?

Step 2: Clean and Sanitise

Scrape and clean the toilet to clearly illustrate what areas should be painted. Use a soft soap with a toothbrush and ensure all surfaces are free from grime and bacteria.

Step 3: Water Shut Off

Close the water inlet to the lavatory and flush it before starting the work to empty the tank. It will be easy to work with the toilet since there is no disturbance from the water body laps.

Step 4: Sanding Surface

Lightly sand the toilet surface to roughen it so the primer adheres appropriately. Use fine-grit sandpaper, and be sure not to leave any damaging scratches on the surface.

Step 5: Apply Primer

Apply the first coat of primer over the toilet. Primer is intended as a base coating that will provide good paint adhesion, making it last longer. Let it dry well before moving on to the next step.

Step 6: Painting and Finishing

Finally, apply your paint on the toilet using a brush or small roller. Make sure you apply several thin coats of paint rather than thick ones to have no dripping and to ensure an even painted finish on your toilet. Wait and let the paint dry before fixing your toilet and turning the water back on.

Conclusion

It doesn’t have to be a painful experience to paint your bathroom. Follow these steps from Barry’s Luxe Decorating to have a great-looking, long-lasting finish. So, whether you’re just sprucing up the walls in the bathroom or giving that toilet a little panache, let good prep and the right materials be your guide.