How to paint a bathroom
Painting a bathroom might seem just as easy as a normal wall, but it can get hot and steamy in there, so you need to have a paint finish that can handle it. Here’s everything you need to know about painting your bathroom for a long-lasting finish.
1. Prepare the walls
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t skip when painting your bathroom, it’s washing the walls. Use a sugar soap solution and sponge to remove any dirt and then wash again with warm water to remove soap traces.
If your paint finish is flaking or peeling, it’s probably because a moisture resistant bathroom paint wasn’t used before. Use sandpaper to remove any flakes until you’re left with a smooth surface.
2. Protect your bathroom
Put masking tape around any fixtures that you won’t be removing like tiles and toilets. And think about whether you’ll need to paint behind any radiators and if there are any knobs that need protecting. Have you thought about painting your tiles? We know tiling can be a tricky job, so if you want a new look without the work of tiling, give them a fresh coat of paint with our GoodHome wall tile and panelling paint.
3. Cut in around the edges
Cut in around the walls and edges first, using your paint brush.
4. Paint the walls
Empty some bathroom paint into your tray and evenly apply this over your roller. Work in ‘W’ sections until you’ve applied your first coat.
5. Let the paint dry
Leave the paint to dry before painting a second coat and removing any masking tape
