Painting a bathroom is very different from painting other areas of your home and choosing the right paint can be critical. The bathroom has so many nooks and crannies that you will have to plan ahead and ‘dress’ your room before you begin. Here are a few tips on which paints to choose, and how to work with them to inject a little style into your bathroom.

Painting a bathroom is very different from painting other areas of your home and choosing the right paint can be critical. The bathroom has so many nooks and crannies that you will have to plan ahead and ‘dress’ your room before you begin. Here are a few tips on which paints to choose, and how to work with them to inject a little style into your bathroom.

Which Paint Should You Use?

Mildew Resistant is a favourite of many homeowners. Mildew grows in areas of high humidity, like bathrooms and kitchens and is very unsightly. These particular paints have agents in them that stop the growth of mildew and would be ideal for your bathroom.

Prepping Bathroom walls is an important first step to take before painting your bathroom. A bleach and water mixture with a ratio of 1:3 is recommended in order to prevent the growth of mildew. Your walls should also be washed down and any existing mildew should be removed. A primer with mildew-resistant agents can also be used as part of the prep work.

‘Scrubbable’ Paints these paints will allow you to scrub them clean without removing it from the wall. Fingerprints and other stains will be easily wiped away without damaging the paint. Please be careful with the cleaning products you use. Generally a sponge should be all you need to clean the walls properly.

How to Paint

Bringing your bathroom back to life may seem hard, but you can count your lucky stars as the Bathshop321 handyman is here to offer a step by step guide!

Firstly, you will need to prepare your bathroom, by cleaning and removing any mildew off the walls, and moving any accessories that will get in the way. Then you will need to tape surfaces and any lines you want to be streamlined and press the tape firmly to make sure the paint doesn’t bleed.

Next, we would recommend shaking the paint bucket and then stirring the paint with a stirrer to make sure that all the paint is completely mixed before you use it. Then you can go ahead and dip the tip of the paint brush into the paint until completely submerged. But be careful not to get the paint past the brushes bristles.

You are now ready to begin the outline of your room! This is the most difficult task, but don’t worry! All you need to remember is to use a smaller paint brush to get close to the ceiling, the sink, the toilet, the shower and the other areas which will need outlining. If you happen to get paint on a place where you don’t want it, you can remove the paint while it’s still wet. After outlining is finished you can then quickly go over the remaining larger areas with your roller.

You are almost finished! Now all that’s left is the touch ups. It would be a good idea to leave the room for a day or so and then come back to it with a fresh eye, this way you will be able to see if you have missed any areas. You will then have to wait for the paint to dry to pull off the tape. Now, all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your freshly painted bathroom!