How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity
A normal bathroom is subject to a lot of wear and tear over time and can begin to look dreary. Commonly used areas can become stained, chipped and dirty. Removing a bathroom vanity can be a lot of work and quite expensive. This can be easily remedied by painting the vanity. Taking the time to prepare the area and then painting it will result in a bathroom vanity that looks brand new. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Soap
- Water
- Rag
- Fine grit sand paper
- Primer
- Paint
- Paint brush or small roller
- Clear spray sealer
Instructions
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Remove all of the vanity doors and drawers from the bathroom vanity. These will be painted separately. Also remove all of the hardware such as hinges and drawer pulls and place in a bag so that pieces are not lost.
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Using soap, water and a rag, clean the entire area of the vanity that is to be painted. Also clean the doors and drawers. Make sure that all dirt and grime are removed.
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Using fine grit sand paper, sand the entire surface of the vanity. Sand lightly to remove any gloss or finish that is on the surface of the vanity. Lightly sanding will also provide a better surface for the primer to adhere to. Repeat this process on any doors and drawers.
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Using a paint brush or small roller, paint the primer on to the vanity, doors and drawers. Make sure to get an even coat across all of the areas since the primer will be bonding the paint to the surfaces. Allow this to completely dry.
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Using a paint brush or small roller, paint the desired color of paint on to the bathroom vanity, doors and drawers. Make sure that all surfaces are covered with the paint and if necessary, apply a second coat of paint. Allow this to completely dry.
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Apply spray sealer to the vanity, doors and drawers to protect the painted surface. Spray this very lightly to prevent any drips. Allow this to dry.
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Replace all of the hardware and reinstall all of the doors and drawers to the bathroom vanity.
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Tips & Warnings
If the top of the vanity is not being painted, cover it with a painter's drop cloth.
Use painter's tape to make a decorative outline on the vanity doors.
Sponge the vanity doors for a marbled look.
For a fresh look, spray paint the hinges, door knobs and drawer pulls when they are removed from the vanity.
Always provide adequate ventilation when painting.
Wear protective eye wear when using spray sealer.
Resources
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