Bathroom Painting: Tips, Types of Paint, Color Options

With some easy prep and careful attention, painting your bathroom can be a clean and rewarding project. Remember that EG Contracting Services offers no-stress bathroom painting for you to enjoy every second of your free time away from nasty odors and paint splatters!

Gather Supplies: Before you start painting, gather all the supplies you will need. This will help you avoid running back and forth to get supplies and minimize the risk of drips and spills. Invest in quality paint rollers, good paint brands with paint formulated for bathrooms, at least one larger and one smaller paint brush, painter’s tape, a paint tray, and more.

Prep the Area: Protect your fixtures, cabinets, and floors with drop cloths or plastic sheeting. Cover any exposed areas with tape to prevent paint from getting on them. Remove any items from the bathroom that may get in the way, such as towels, shower curtains, and rugs. If you can, remove your towel racks or cover them up entirely to avoid paint stains. Cover your toilet tank, your bathroom vanity, take down any wall art, and make sure everything that should be clean by the end of the process is covered in or with sometimes. Trust us when we say this makes cleaning after a paint job much easier.

Clean and Prep the Walls: Clean and prep the walls before you start painting. Remove any dirt, grime, or mildew with a mild detergent and water solution. Once the walls are clean, let them dry completely before painting. If you notice any cracks or nail holes in there walls, fill them up (with concrete or wood filler) and level them with a putty knife, then sand down the surface when they’re all dried up. This ensures that your fresh coat of paint looks amazing!

Use a Primer: Using a primer is essential when painting your bathroom. It helps the paint adhere better to the walls, prevents stains from bleeding through, and ensures a more uniform finish. Apply a thin coat of primer and let it dry completely before applying paint.

Carefully Paint Your Bathroom: Want to achieve a smooth and drip-free paint finish? The key is not to overload your brush or roller and to use long, smooth strokes. Avoid going over the same area multiple times and keep a damp cloth handy to wipe away any drips quickly. Remember that any paint job requires at least two coats.

Ventilate the Bathroom: Open windows and turn on a fan to help ventilate the bathroom when you paint a bathroom. This will help reduce the fumes from the paint and make it easier to breathe.

Clean Up: After completing your painting project, it’s important not to let spills or drips go unnoticed. Don’t let those pesky paint splatters ruin your hard work! Instead, grab a damp cloth and clean up any messes on fixtures or floors before they can dry. And when it’s time to remove the tape and drop cloths, be sure to do so carefully to avoid spreading paint around and creating even more of a mess.