The new bathroom looks amazing! I got them on Amazon – the exact ones are linked on my Shop page here: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/shop/. I just love your blog site and look forward to your emails and info on where to buy products. This is so amazing Kris! The mistake, then, is choosing a flat finish for your bathroom walls. Use a roller to apply a thin layer of your paint of choice across the entire bathroom wall. But if you prepped and primed well it shouldn’t do that – mine still look like new after months of abuse from my kids! What do the painters tripods look like and are they Purdy as well? Alternate pattern piece sizes and paint colours, allowing ample drying time between layers and colours. It is great that you included the time it took to paint the vanity. I know I have to get some undercoat to use under the gloss on the skirting boards, would it be a different type of undercoat paint to go under bathroom paint? Clean the paneling in your bathroom before you begin the painting process. It truly sticks to anything – I highly recommend it! Brilliant tutorial, exactly what I needed. I too am always surprised by what a huge difference a little bit of paint can make! Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. I chose Sherwin-Williams Emerald Interior Latex paint in Alpaca (Matte finish) which is a very light greige that complements the granite and the floors so much better! Is there a way around this i.e the instructions you’ve given above, is that enough to keep the paint in a shower good for a long time? Just like with the primer, start by rolling the paint on the back and edges of the vanity doors and drawers. I love them!! Thanks! I love how you explain every step you do. Since my bathroom vanity was previously stained and coated with a glossy polyurethane, I chose Sherwin-Williams Extreme Bond Primer which is made for adhering to hard to stick surfaces. Thank you so much Elle! I’ve been gathering my supplies and getting ready to do my bathroom cabinets. Dulux do some washable matt paint which is ok, coming from someone who'd never use silk on their walls as it shows every last imperfection. Here’s what my girls’ bathroom vanity has looked like for the past six years: From a distance, it doesn’t look too terrible but the dark cabinets in combination with the dark countertops gave the room a really gloomy feel. Would’ve saved a lot of money. The space turned out great! I will hope mine is as nice as yours. I love your changes! (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}). When do you recommend to use chalk paint versus regular latex paint? I’ve used it many times and when you do, you don’t have the prep work of sanding, etc. Just like with the primer, start by rolling the paint on the back and edges of the vanity doors and drawers. For more information, see my full disclosure statement {here}. You can paint over wood flooring (be it hardwood or engineered) as readily as vinyl, linoleum, or cement flooring. Would a quart be enough? If you’re using regular ‘ole latex paint that you’d buy to paint your walls, yeah, you’d likely want to sand your vanity or cabinets down a little bit before painting them. Many Thanks . what color and brand of paint did you use on the cabinets? Hi I want to do a diy job on my bathroom but I’ve been told that painting over the tiles in a shower won’t work or at least won’t last and I will end up having to it again and again. Thank you Fran – I always like as many details as possible when doing projects so try to include whatever I can! One thought: the screws holding the hardware are too long. {this 1/4″ nap Purdy White Dove Mini Roller}, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel. The tougher formula is better for washing and scrubbing. I finally decided to bump this project to the top of the to-do list and knock it out before my oldest daughter comes home from college for the holidays. yes! Scuffing up the surface with 220 grit sandpaper will give your topcoat enough “tooth” to bite. The faux drawer panels under each sink in my daughters’ bathroom have small tilt out trays that hold their toothbrush and toothpaste so those needed to be reattached: And the large door in the middle that looks like a cabinet is actually attached to a pull out hamper so I had to reattach the newly painted door front to it: It can take a week or two for paint to 100% cure so treat your vanity with a little extra TLC for the first few weeks, immediately wiping off anything that gets on it. The painting tutorial was fantastic! You always do such a thorough job. Seriously awesome step by step guide- thank you! Paint – my favorite paint for bathroom cabinets is Benjamin Moore Advanced line in semi-gloss (I use Simply White color to match my painted wood trim) Benjamin Moore Advance line is a waterborne alkyd paint that produces an hard enamel-like finish. That's why paints with shinier finishes are better choices for walls in the bath, a space notorious for the amount of moisture—and potential mold and mildew—it generates. Registered in England. All images on DBD are copyrighted and taken by me unless otherwise noted. I picked Alabaster for the walls and cabinets and trim and making the travertine the color in the room with the bossy granite. Once they’re thoroughly dry, flip them over and use the combination of a paint brush and roller on the front just like you did with the primer. Also I don’t think the roller was necessary. Thanks! I wish I had more energy and stamina – my cabinets need it so badly. Question for you – which liquid deglosser and sanding sponge do you use / recommend? I’ve used that type of roller before and love the smooth finish but always got tiny bubbles when using foam rollers so found this one works better for me! Thank you for the painting tips … you’ve covered all the things I’ve been “wondering” about!! We changed out everything from faucets to lighting to hardware to paint colors and linens. Thanks and can’t wait to try the Purdy roller for my vanity! Painting over Ceramic Tile in Bathroom – Interesting Tips . ): While you don’t need to rush going from brushing to rolling, you’ll get the best results if you do them back to back before the brushed paint dries. And don’t forget to primer the vanity frame too: After letting your primed door fronts dry overnight, lightly sand all of your primed surfaces (I like to use a sanding sponge like {this one} for this) and remove sanding dust with a microfiber cloth or tack cloth like {this}. XO. Will save for my main bath paint project in February. It looks great. Could you please link your new knobs? Avoid painting floors and countertops. What a transformation and a savings! Many may have the doubt about if they can paint over ceramic tile in the bathroom. It seemed to put too much paint on. Great job! Even the floor looks better up against the white vanity. Kris, Allow the first coat to dry for eight hours, then apply a second. Often, epoxy paint ($20-35 a gallon) is better than latex paint ($10-30 a gallon) for most types of surfaces in the bathroom due to higher durability. I wished I knew that it would only take less than 2 quarts to complete FOUR vanities! Painting gives you the advantage of darkening, lightening, or applying a certain pattern to your bathroom tiles that you would not be able to do if you simply installed new tiles. If you’re adding new hardware, drill the new holes for it before reinstalling your doors and drawers, and then add your new hardware at the end: Also reinstall any accessories that attach to them. The combination of this Purdy paint brush and mini roller results in a beautiful, ultra smooth finish: Along with painting both sides of your vanity doors and drawers, remember to paint the frame of your bathroom vanity too. Lots of ideas out there and can apply with hot glue or silicone caulk so they are removable! Depending on what paint you used, the time to full cure can be a few days or even a few weeks so I would take extra care with them for several days. I appreciate that so much Judy – thank you!! Simple instructions on how to paint a bathroom or bedroom. If it’s a project you’ve considered tackling, this post will give you the step by step how-to to get it done! Also, if you decide in two years you want to change your bathroom up again, you can simply paint using a different color or pattern of colors. The key to getting an ultra smooth finish is to use the right paint, brush, and roller for the job. I really like them and intend to buy them. I use a one coat gloss on woodwork and would only use an undercoat if the wood was bare. My go-to spot is our bonus room at the top of the stairs since there’s a large open area to use. They look like totally different rooms now. [1] X Expert Source Patrick Coye Painting Specialist Expert Interview. I get so inspired by your projects and fabulous tutorials but then I think I’m biting off more than I can chew! Thank you. I'm redecorating my bathroom, at the moment it has a dark blue bathroom paint on it. Did you not use a poly on top the the coats of paint? I painting by bathroom vanity on Sunday! I’ve always been too scared to attempt cabinets but you make it look doable! Ever since I took a painting class with Jeff as newlyweds and we were told that Purdy has the best brushes and rollers, it’s what I’ve always used – I still have and use some Purdy brushes that I bought over 20 years ago: For priming, I started with {this Purdy 1.5″ Nylox Glide brush}, brushing the primer into all non-flat areas of the door: Then I immediately rolled all flat surfaces with {this 1/4″ nap Purdy White Dove Mini Roller} on {this Jumbo Mini Roller Frame} using a mini roller tray like {this} (Note: be sure to use a 1/4″ nap roller instead of a 3/8″ nap roller – you’ll get a smoother finish! I used {this white wood filler} and {this 2″ Purdy flexible putty knife} to push the wood filler down into the holes on both sides and remove the excess filler: If your cabinets have any nicks or scratches, fill those too. We have the same cherry like cabinets but dual, both with tall/wall cabinets on each side. The first is that I swapped out the dated glass shades on the light above the mirror for {these more streamlined shades}. Kris, this made all the difference in the world! You have inspired me to try something similar with our tired, old outdated bathroom. Painting over kitchen & bathroom paint. You can also go for mildew-resultant paint to keep your bathtub free of mildew. It’s so much better than the nap rollers. Ha! In terms of the actual paint finishes, Consumer Reports recommends using either satin or semi-gloss. You tutorial is to the point and easy to understand. I used the same combination of the Purdy 1.5″ Nylox Glide brush: with a 1/4″ nap mini roller as I did when priming. Thank you for this very comprehensive guide and all the photos. And as far as the mirror frame, I thought of doing it but the sinks are so close to the edges of the vanity that it would take away from some of the above the sink mirror space that my girls use so I’ll likely leave it as-is. Thanks for your kind words! This will have more water resistance and generally hold up better to the wear and tear of a bathroom. You are soooo good at blogging and your post is soooo informative!!!! Simply beautiful and simple. I found them on Amazon – the exact ones are linked on my Shop page here: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/shop/. have you considered painting or using contact paper on your countertop. I’m so glad this post gave you the confidence to do it! Afraid your daughter may catch a finger reaching in the drawers. Also- where are the sheets/quit/bed cover from on the day bed in your bonus room?! Cut In the Paint With the two-inch sash brush, paint up against the painter's tape in all areas. I actually do know someone in your area who has a cabinet painting business – check out Jenny at Evolution of Style blog! ? There are various products you can use but I use a small amount of no-rinse TSP substitute like {this one}. Purdue brushes are the only brushes I use. I did not see that you caulked the outside front of the doors where the molding meets the flat part of the door. This tutorial will really come in handy, as I’ve been procrastinating my own bathroom vanity. Also lightly sand (I use 220 grit sandpaper) all of the surfaces that you’re going to paint including the vanity frame, doors, and drawers. This is so helpful! Each step in painting our bathroom vanity took under an hour (I could actually coat one side of my cabinet doors in only about 20 minutes) so I’d estimate that the total time I spent working on this project was about 5-6 hours spread out over a week. Whoever buys your Connecticut house is going to be thrilled with all of the upgrades. You have a good eye and are so right! Any ideas? Dont use gloss on walls...and these fancy paints called bathroom/kitchen paint are just nonsense titles for the unknowing. Learn how your comment data is processed. Jenny-Lee Exactly what I needed guidance on for my bathroom re-vamps, so thank you! This is because the bathroom surface constantly comes in contact with water. The first step is to remove your vanity’s doors and drawers along with any hardware so that all that’s left is the frame: Be sure to take photos or notes and label the hardware that you remove so you know what goes back on where when it’s time to put your vanity back together. I have a whole collection and they are the best for all my painting projects. Drape drop cloths over the bathroom vanity, sink, mirror, and over the flooring. I shouldn't just use emulsion? Beautiful! I also painted the bathroom walls – they were previously a light yellow which didn’t work with the colors of the granite vanity top at all. While this may conjure up images of hours of tedious sanding and scraping, this shouldn’t be the case for most DIY projects. Once they’re thoroughly dry, flip them over and use the combination of a paint brush and roller on the front just like you did with the primer. Once you have a coat of paint on the vanity frame and both the front and back of the vanity doors and everything is thoroughly dry, lightly sand all of your painted surfaces and repeat the process with a second coat of paint. This removes any built-up grime or dirt that has accrued over time. xo, Then it’s time for paint! The one and a half inch brush was perfect and left a better finish! I finish off my prep by wiping all of the surfaces down with a liquid deglosser like {this one} which both cleans off any remaining dust particles and is extra assurance that you’ll get good adhesion of primer and paint. I have been wanting to do this for my mom ‘s bathroom for awhile but was overwhelmed- now I am motivated! What a difference painting makes. Do both hold up equally well in high humidity? Add a layer of paint into the negative space of the template, holding firm with the opposite hand for clean lines. Awesome to see how you got the girls involved in the project as well! I have a similar wooden vanity that I am looking to renovate and this inspired me. Thanks for your inspirations and awesome ideas !! I couldn’t find the tool I use to cut off stems from knobs at the time of my post but rest assured, they were shortened not too long after . Painting the bathroom tile can involve either rolling color onto large swaths of tile at a time or brushing individual tiles by first “cutting in” around the edges. I am starting at my kitchen cabinets with a small budget. I love the new hardware, are the pulls available online? One question, how much paint did you need to do the vanity? Yet the finish product has no gaps. Thanks Lisa! Thank you. I really should write oftener to tell you how much I appreciate your blog and your many talents. A glossy finish will need to be scuffed up. The better the preparation the better the resulting paint finish. Hi, I am debating painting Homebase's own Kitchen and Bathroom Matt Paint onto my existing bathroom wall, which is a textured polystyrene type wallpaper, covered in a shiny-ish/soft sheen paint. Turning Dated “Befores” into Stylish “Afters”, Last Updated: December 10, 2020 By Kris Jarrett, Painting my daughters’ bathroom vanity is something that has been on my to-do list for YEARS but somehow other projects always took priority, keeping it from ever getting done. With our master bathroom addition currently in progress, my girls’ bathroom was the lone untouched bathroom in the house. Thank you for such great details! You are an inspiration! I really like your colors and I would like to try and do it in my master bathroom. Thank you for sharing this! I didnt know they were available. This puts the paint at the risk of getting withered. It’s from Anthropologie but I got it several months back – I don’t think it’s available any more unfortunately! This is SO HELPFUL KRIS! I didn’t have a Source List at the end like I usually done because I bought nothing for this project EXCEPT I forgot about those shades! People have been told for years to use bleach on mold in the belief that it has fungicidal properties, but recent information says it doesn't. I hope that including so many details will make this a clear, easy to follow project that you now feel confident tackling! I am trying to give it that rustic look. Looks great, and a heads up when I did all my cabinets I used a flock roller. Jean your comment made my day – so sweet! I went to put the doors on today and just touching the paint with my finger nail brought it up leaving a wood colored nick! And closer up you can see that the cabinet doors were a hot mess with a lot of wear and tear from previous owners: With only a quart of paint, the right tools, and a little DIY action, say hello to my newly painted, brighter and lighter girls’ bathroom! Tools, steps, prep and more. I’m going to try this same look in my bathroom. You should check out trimming your mirrors with cheap trim. Thanks Lizzie – I’m so glad you found it helpful! Where did you get your vanity top? Makes it easier to duplicate. {This STIX primer} is another one I’ve used several times that’s a great choice! Glad you found it helpful! Hi. Thanks for all of your details snd helpful tips. The last step in this decorating process is sealing a bathroom floor to make it durable to the steam and traffic it gets. All Rights Reserved. 5 tips painting a bathroom. I totally agree on using quality paint, brushes and rollers. Simple tips to instantly transform five rooms in your home! If you want to paint over gloss paint you will need to prepare the surface first. This made my day today!! We are right now doing upgrade to our “Tuscan/Med” master bathroom. Thank you! your blog friend, Can you share with me where you got your cabinet knobs from, I LOVE them! Once the wood filler has dried, sand your filled holes, nicks, and scratches smooth: You’ll sometimes find that hardware holes require a second layer of wood filler to sand completely smooth. On my project list . Rather than absorbing moisture and giving it a chance to collect and develop into mildew and mold, a wall painted with semi-gloss or glossy paint is more likely to see moisture evaporate away. Hi Liz! Try to fill the scratch in with the paint so it looks level with the rest of the surface. The results are very nice. The bathroom is beautiful. This such a wonderful improvement! What do I do that with, sandpaper? If you ever do anymore I’d look into it. Use basic soap and water, and scrub the paneling with a sponge or scrubber. Hi, Love your tutorial. Or painting your floor tiles? Thank you for the thorough instructions! Yay!! I could also see the darker colour through it quite easily. Timing of this post is amazing. Shows how small projects can have a huge impact! Good luck – you’ve got this! Just found the globes by clicking “Shop My House & My Favorite Finds!” Thanks so much for such a fantastic idea. I love how you have left, it is beautiful and, with your tutorial, it seems easy, good job! Isn’t it wonderful what some paint can little changes can do? We just bought a new house and have some vanities for paint. You gave me a push to go ahead and take on the project. no harm in undercoating either but use an undercoat paint as this is a difficult surface. So glad you find it helpful! Thanks so much Kris, Thank you so much for this tutorial, it’s so helpful! I’m surprised you didn’t provide a link! If you look at the second pic under Step 4 you can spy them – they’re just little plastic triangular pods that you can get at hardware/home improvement stores. How to Treat Bathroom Mold Before Painting. I'm not sure how to approach it - I've been googling it, and it says the wall should be keyed. Kris it really looks great, but my question is why you didn’t opt for chalk paint? I am a participant in several affiliate advertising programs (including the Amazon Associates program) and earn fees from qualifying purchases. When I first made over this bathroom years ago, before expensive furniture paint was “a thing,” I sanded … Thank you! Painting bathroom tiles is not the same as painting any other tiled wall surface. Bathroom paint faces a lot of wear and tear, so go with a water-repellent, easy-to-maintain product. I really appreciate your sweet words! Your email address will not be published. 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