Sometimes, transforming your bathroom isn’t just about a major renovation. It can be as simple as repainting your vanity to give your bathroom the lift it needs. In this masterclass, we’ll take you through this easy-to-follow process step-by-step, giving you the tools to achieve a professional-looking result that won’t require a full demolition to attain.
Selecting the Right Paint for Your Bathroom Vanity
Choice of paint for areas where moisture and humidity is common like is of utmost importance. Take the bathroom when you have a need renovate your bathroom vanity. You’ll have to choose a kind of paint that not only goes well with the decor you have selected but also paint well and is durable to withstand moisture intrusion. A bathroom vanity would look well painted with either semi-gloss or high-gloss paint because semi-gloss and shines paint repels moisture pretty well when applied to your bathroom vanity.
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Materials You’ll Need:
Semi-gloss or high-gloss paint: Chosen for its moisture-resistant properties.
Degreaser: To ensure a clean surface for painting.
Primer: Essential for proper paint adhesion.
220-grit sandpaper and a sanding sponge: For prepping the surface.
Painter’s tape: To protect surrounding areas.
Wood putty or filler: To repair any imperfections.
Optional paint tray liners: For easier cleanup.
New or existing hardware: Depending on your preference.
Step-by-Step Guide to Painting Your Bathroom Vanity
Preparing Your Vanity
Empty and Remove All Components: Clear out your vanity. Use a cordless or electric drill with flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers to remove all hardware; handles and knobs as well as hinges; if possible, keep the materials grouped so that you can reattach them as necessary once the unit is completed.
Cleaning: Coat the front and back of the vanity, doors and drawers with degreaser, then wipe clean with water.
Patching: Fill any holes or scrapes with wood putty or other filler. Allow it to dry according to product directions and instructions.
Sand: Sand all the parts with a 220-grit sandpaper to remove the shiny stain, which helps paint and primer adhere better. Good luck getting the dust off all that.
Painting Process
1. Set Up Your Painting Station: Get the painting done preferably outside the bathroom where there is plenty of ventilation and away from water/steam. Just in case, spread a bit of newspaper or drop cloths around your vanity. For easy cleanup and accurate cutting, stick a bit of painter’s tape around the vanity edges and adjacent surfaces where paint could drip or seep.
2. Steps to Apply the First Layer of Paint: Although semi-gloss is usually a fool-proof option, every paint job requires a bit of trial and error. It is best to start with the door and one drawer and practice to see how the paint goes on, how fast or slow it dries, if it turns tacky quickly, if it streaks, or if it dries with a gloss or matte finish.
3. Revisit Those Spots: If you did not get an even coverage for any reason, allow the paint to fully dry and then lightly sand the surface of the cabinet and that drawer or door. Once that is done, wipe off the excess dust and apply another coat of paint.
Coat all applied surfaces with bonding primer by either rollering with a roller, or brushing with a brush. Allow to dry and repeat if necessary.
Illustration: Pour your paint into a tray. Start by painting the cabinet frame, first using a roller for larger areas and a brush for the more detailed parts — attempt to follow the wood grain if you can see it. Paint a few coats until the colour depth is to your liking, making sure to let each coat dry completely.
Regineering: Leave to dry overnight before reassembly, making sure that the paint is completely set.
Reassembly and Final Touches
Hardware Installation: If you are installing doors with new hardware, drill the holes needed and attach the hardware to the doors and drawers.
Put Doors and Drawers Back: Return and re-hinge the doors. Check that the drawers run evenly and adjust if necessary.
Your bathroom vanity makeover is complete, looking as good as new.