How to Paint a Porcelain Toilet

Painting your porcelain toilet can add an unusual and creative touch to your bathroom. If you want to make your bathroom brighter and more cheerful but don't want the hassle of painting or papering the walls, consider painting a design on your toilet with oil paints. It will allow you to express your creativity and make the bathroom feel personal and homey. If you prep the porcelain correctly, the paint should last for many years.

Things You'll Need

• Glossy oil paints
• Paintbrushes
• Bleach spray
• Dropcloths
• Clear varnish

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the toilet with bleach spray and paper towels. Clean it very thoroughly so that the paint will stick.

2. Remove any rugs and anything else that might get paint on it. Paper the floor with newspapers or dropcloths and tape them down securely to protect the floor.

3. Purchase glossy oil paints meant for shiny porcelain. Check the label to see if it can be used on porcelain. Buy paintbrushes of varying thicknesses for your design.

4. Paint in one direction only and use light strokes for your design. Use flexible stencils if you want to make a patterned design. If you make a mistake, you can easily wipe it off with a damp sponge before it dries.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not touch the wet paint for two days. After it is completely dry, paint some clear varnish over your design to keep the paint from chipping or fading over time.

References

• Ask The Builder: Paint a Toilet
• DIY Stuff: Can I Paint a Toilet?