Next paint your bathroom cabinets flat areas the door and drawer fronts in the direction of.
How do i paint my bathroom cabinets.
Load the roller cover with paint then apply a base coat to the outer and or inner cabinet frame.
Use painters tape to protect the wall or mirror from paint drips or messes while painting the vanity.
Paint brush use a 3 angled trim brushwood filler fill in any nail holes or dents beforehand for an even finish primer and paint use a cabinet paint see why i recommend benjamin moore cabinet paint here.
Then unscrew the drawer fronts where possible and finish them separately.
Materials for painting cabinets.
However before you can begin painting you need to first prepare the vanity.
Bathroom cabinet paint options.
Oil based paint dries to a durable finish that works well in high traffic areas and is less likely to show brushstrokes than water based paint however oil based paint takes longer to dry and the paint equipment must be cleaned up with chemical solvents.
There are two types of paint that you can use for this job.
Smart prime by zinnsser was my favorite but it has been discontinued bullseye 1 2 3 is the current replacement i recommend along with sherwin.
If the cabinet has working drawers remove them from the cabinet.
If you are not pleased with the finish consult your local paint shop for advice on painting bathroom cabinets.
The paint won t adhere correctly to the vanity if you try to paint it as is and you ll end up with a subpar look.
Cover the floor with a drop cloth.