How to Paint a Western Bathroom

Basic supplies are needed to paint a Western bathroom.

Western style is warm and welcoming and reflects a rustic, natural vibe. In the bathroom, Western decor can create an inviting atmosphere that welcomes you in to relax. If you are decorating your bathroom with a Western flare, paint the walls of the space to create a backdrop for the style. Sand-colored and light terracotta paint can help you achieve a natural, Western look in your bathroom. Does this Spark an idea?

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Painter's tape
Drop cloths
Tape measure
Pencil
Straightedge
Hand-held paintbrush
Rollers
Wet rag
Stencils (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  
  Remove any hardware, including wall outlets and switchplate covers.
- 2
  
  Apply painter's tape around the edges of the countertop. Use painter's tape to cover the tub or the shower and any other furnishings that can't be removed.
- 3
  
  Line painter's tape along the ceiling where the wall and ceiling meet and along the floor or molding where the wall and floor or wall and molding meet.
- 4
  
  Remove any nails and screws from the walls. Fill in any holes with putty. Sand the putty and any rough surfaces to create a smooth surface to paint on.
- 5
  
  Cover the toilet, countertop, floors and any other surface you want to protect from paint splatters with drop cloths.
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  Use a tape measure to determine the middle point between the floor and ceiling of the walls. Mark the middle point with a pencil line. Use a straight edge to draw a straight line around the middle of the room.
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  Dip a hand-held paintbrush into the terracotta-colored paint. Paint straight lines along the top of the wall near the ceiling. Do the same with the sand-colored paint along the bottom of the wall.
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  Paint the upper portion of the wall terracotta with a roller until you reach the pencil-drawn line.
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  Paint the lower portion of the wall sand with a roller until you reach the pencil-drawn line.
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  Use a damp rag to blend the two colors in the middle of the wall. Move the rag in a circular rotation. Use the rag on both the terracotta and the sand colors to give them a soft, swirled look, reminiscent of tumbleweed. Rinse the rag once it becomes filled with paint, wring it out and repeat the process.
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  Remove the painter's tape while the tape is still wet. If the paint dries, the tape can pull it off the wall.