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Painting your bathroom is generally a small task but it requires careful attention. When painting the bathroom, you need to know that this room is unlike any other room in your house. While it may be possible to continue your paint job from room to room throughout the house, when you arrive at the bathroom door, you'll want to switch gears. Bathrooms are probably the smallest room to paint, but don't let that fool you in to thinking that it's a small job; high humidity makes it more prone to mould and mildew problems so you need to be even more keen in your preparation and application. And since bathroom usually has a smaller space you need to think more carefully about the color choices. Here are some of the tips that you might consider when you want to color your bathroom. Clean those walls In most other areas of the house, you can slide by without cleaning the walls. But in the kitchen, especially around the stove, and in the bathroom near shower and sink it is necessary to clean the walls before starting applying new paint in your bathroom. Walls should be wiped down with a mild detergent and rinsed clean with fresh water, even if they don't appear to be dirty, to ensure removal of any surface contamination and ensure the paint has a clean surface to adhere to. Use Bathroom Paint Use glossy rather than flat paint to turn down moisture damage. Latex paints are available in a range of finishes. Choose the colors you want then ask the person who mixes your shade to use the highest-sheen finish. Read the labels on paint cans carefully if you are not using a custom-mixed color. Flat paint is difficult to clean in a bathroom and can develop mold, requiring attention afterward. Decide earlier if you will allow your family to use the bathroom while you are painting it. If not, have an alternate plan prepared and make sure that everyone knows what it is. Match the Current Fixtures Figure out the colors and patterns of the permanent bathroom features. Take attention into your flooring, tiled half-walls and backsplashes as well as the sink, shower and bath when choosing paint shades. Paint allows you to create a new look even in bathrooms where the permanent features are difficult to change. Protect the Room during Painting Cover the sink, flooring, and wall tiles with paper and masking tape to avoid paint splatters. Newspaper works fine. Cut it to size and secure it with a clean, straight line of tape right to the edge of the tiles. Paint just to the tape line or right over it onto the tape to create a neat edge. Don't forget to paper over the ceiling, unless you are painting it also, which isn't a bad idea. Bathroom ceilings can become stained over time, as steam rises and can form moisture spots or cause discoloration. If you plan to paint the ceiling a different color than the walls, do that first, and allow it to dry completely before proceeding. Then tape and paper the ceiling to protect your work. Painting the Trim Remember the trim. Windows may be framed; consider whether you want to paint the trim the same color as the walls, pick a matched color or introduce a new color all together. A totally white bathroom can be stylish with cherry red window trim, red towels and a red cup for your toothbrush. White trim is a reliable choice, combining with almost any wall color. We must also remember that not all white is white. Each instance of the trim featured in bathroom paint color guide is a different variation of white. Some bathrooms continue the theme of the rest of the house; a natural wood trim is never out of place in an arts and crafts or Victorian home. It is best to paint the trim work before the walls are painted. Paint Coats Paint multiple coats. Dark colors such as red and deep blue will require several coats and may benefit from a first coat of gray primer to help with coverage. Consult your local paint shop for advice on what type of primer to use. Primer is needed to achieve good results in your finishing touch. Bare wood, dry wall, patching compound and plaster require primer to seal the surface. With proper priming, you will use les topcoat and the final color will lay rich on the top layer. Apply two liberal coats by brush, roller or spray. Do not overspread. Always keep brushes and rollers working freely by rinsing occasionally in clean water. Ventilation Use good ventilation. Keep the windows open and allow a fan to circulate around the room in order to avoid you from being suffocated due to some paint fumes. Accessorize Use accessories firmly to complete your bathroom's look. Towels, soap dishes, artwork, towel racks, toilet paper holders, bathmats, shower curtains, medicine cabinets, hair dryer hooks, cotton swab boxes, shampoo dispensers can all complement your paint job or distract from the look you are trying to create. If the paint is a diminish feature, choose accessories that stand out and suit your personality. If the paint is bold, consider whether lots of vibrant accessories will put your look over the top, creating a disordered rather than a soothing environment. You may want to hide the small items, displaying only your towels, a shower curtain and a bathmat. Paint Drying Allow paint to dry completely. Be assured that everyone in your household knows not to touch the walls until they are dry. You don't want to find little paint fingerprints on items you cannot replace. And you certainly don't want to find an uneven paint job that requires another coat. Close the door and tape it shut with a big red "STAY OUT" sign so that your family or other people in the house would be aware that the bathroom is not yet ready for use. This article submission is written by Natascia Russo who works for Beach House Aruba. She is fond of writing about Aruba Beach Rentals as well as new and interesting facts about online marketing, real estate and how to a make good profit from it.
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