How to paint a bathroom vanity?

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How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity - Tutorial - Benjamin Moore
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How to Paint a Vanity | Easy Bathroom Updates - YouTube
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How to Paint Your Bathroom for Lasting Appeal - Consumer Reports
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Extreme beginner wanting to paint bathroom. Tips? Specific ... - Reddit
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Here are the key steps to paint a bathroom vanity:
  1. Remove all items from the vanity and thoroughly clean the cabinets using a degreaser if necessary. Remove drawers and doors from the cabinet frame and unscrew all hardware like hinges, knobs and pulls1.
  2. Sand the drawers, doors and outer cabinet frame with medium-grit (150) sandpaper to remove any clear coat or uneven paint. Switch to fine-grit (220) sandpaper for a light sanding with the grain of the wood1.
  3. Vacuum up the sanding dust and wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth to remove any residual dust1.
  4. Apply an even coat of bonding primer like STIX® Waterborne Bonding Primer to the cabinet frame, drawers and doors using a large paintbrush or 4" roller. Let dry1.
  5. Once the primer is dry, apply two even coats of paint like ADVANCE® Interior Paint using a roller or large paintbrush. Switch to a smaller paintbrush for details and edges1.
  6. Allow the paint to fully cure, then reattach the hardware and replace the doors and drawers1.
Some additional tips:
  • Use painter's tape to cover any surfaces you don't want painted13
  • Satin or semi-gloss finishes are most durable for bathrooms3
  • Wash the vanity with TSP substitute to remove any grease or contaminants before painting
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  • Fill any holes with putty if changing hardware
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  • Let the paint dry overnight before using the vanity3
By taking the time to properly prepare the surface and apply high-quality primer and paint, you can give your bathroom vanity a fresh, durable new look.

References

1. How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity - Tutorial - Benjamin Moore2. How to Paint a Vanity | Easy Bathroom Updates - YouTube3. How to Paint Your Bathroom for Lasting Appeal - Consumer Reports4. Extreme beginner wanting to paint bathroom. Tips? Specific ... - Reddit5. How to Paint a Bathroom the Right Way - The Spruce



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Key insights

  • The key to painting a bathroom vanity is to take your time and really prep the surface before you paint.
  • Removing the gloss from the surface is essential for a successful paint job on the bathroom vanity.
  • ️ Taping is an important step in the process of painting a bathroom vanity to ensure clean lines and a professional finish.
  • Since a vanity is in a bathroom that's subject to moisture, it's important to choose the right primer for the job.
  • ️ Applying primer with a 2-inch synthetic angled brush and a small foam roller can help achieve a professional-looking finish on bathroom vanities.
  • The color I chose is signature. It's a deep denim blue that will totally change the look of this vanity.

Timestamped Summary

  • 00:00 Prep the surface before painting your bathroom vanity to ensure the paint adheres well and prevents chips and scratches.
  • 00:36 Clean and sand the vanity before painting for better adhesion.
  • 01:07 Use a sanding block to prep the vanity, clean up dust, and apply painters tape before painting.
  • 01:27 Protect surfaces with painters tape, use a wet rag to lock it in, and use a primer for bathroom vanities to prevent moisture damage.
  • 01:57 Use Kills white water-based primer and sealer, a 2-inch synthetic angled brush, and a small 4 inch foam roller for painting a bathroom vanity, letting it dry for one hour before lightly sanding with 220 grit sandpaper.
  • 02:33 Use a sponge to remove brush marks, paint vanity with a deep denim blue, let dry for 2 hours, apply second coat, wait 7 days for full cure before adding hardware.

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  • 00:00 I've got some tips and advice on painting your bathroom vanity. It's all part of my series of a bathroom renault without the demo. Here's all the supplies that you're going to need to paint your bathroom vanity. The key to painting a bathroom vanity is to take your time and really prep the surface before you paint. If you jump right into painting without prepping. The paint won't adhere well and you'll get chips and scratches before you know it. Let's start by removing the hardware on the doors and the drawers.
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  • 00:36 Once everything is removed. It's time to really clean that vanity. Once everything is cleaned. Make sure you rinse with clean water and pat it dry. Now. It's time to do some sanding. We really need to rough up the surface so the paint can adhere better. If your bathroom vanity has a clear finish use a 220 grit sanding sponge or a palm sander to remove that gloss you really want to rough up the surface until it has a dull finish.
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  • 01:07 I prefer a sanding block because it's easier to hold and gets into all the detail work on cabinets. Once the piece is sanded clean up the dust and give the piece a wipe down using a tack cloth to pick up any of those remaining dust. Particles next step is taping you want to apply painters tape on the wall.
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  • 01:27 The countertop the floor basically anywhere the vanity touches that really shouldn't be painted when applying the painters tape take your time and really make sure to press down on the tape evenly. So it protects the surface from the paint. I like to follow up with a wet rag to really lock in that tape. Let's talk primers for a second. There's some great paints out there that have primers built in but since a vanity is in a bathroom that's subject to moisture.
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  • 01:57 I'm going to use kills white water-based primer and sealer to apply the primer. I'm going to use a 2-inch synthetic angled brush and then I'm also going to use a small 4 inch foam roller. This foam roller works great on vanities that are small let it dry for one hour before coming back and giving the piece. A light sanding you're probably wondering why I sanded after putting the primer on and the reason is to keep the surface as smooth and flat as possible lightly sanding using another 220 grit sanding.
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  • 02:33 Sponge will eliminate any of those leftover brush marks or splatters before you put your finishing paint on now the fun part color. I'm using magnolia home by joanna gaines trim door and cabinetry interior semi-gloss paint the color. I chose is signature. It's a deep denim blue that will totally change the look of this vanity when you start painting your vanity start by trimming the edges first and then make your way through the detail work on the cabinet finish painting by using a small four inch roller. This way you can catch any drips that might have happened let the paint dry for two hours and come back and give it a second coat remove the tape. After the second coat is almost dry. Your vanity will be dry to the touch within an hour but not fully cure for seven days wait until the piece is cured before adding any of the hardware back on that looks great now. It's onto this bathroom floor and I have that video coming up next you.
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