Bathroom Painting Tips from the Expert Painters in Rochester

Moisture and paint do not mix. Because of this, there are few rooms more difficult to work in than a bathroom. Immobile appliances and teeny tiny workspace make the project set up for a painting disaster. Do-it-yourselfer’s could be asking how it’s even possible. Before you start painting your bathroom, check out this info from our pros. Here are bathroom painting tips from the expert painters in Rochester.

Dry it Out

Water and paint will never mix. So a room that is home to humidity and wet, how do you paint? Dry it out first. Give the room a solid couple of days without use to let the moisture evaporate before you start your work.
Clean Up

Bathrooms are messy. You’ll be surprised by the amount of dust on the walls. Before you crack open the paint, take some time to wipe the walls clean. Splashes of soap scum and rogue toothpaste splatters can end up on walls and ruin new paint. Use TSP to remove all residue from the walls, then allow it to completely dry.

Tank Removal

Painting around appliances like showers and toilets can make even our pros wince. So don’t. Make your job easier by removing toilet tanks, where the appliance sits close to the wall. This can seem like a superfluous step, but it takes much less time than painting around it.

Removing the tank is made to be simple. Toilets must come apart for transport and installation so take advantage. To remove the tank, turn off the water at the base, then flush it. This removes any water currently in the tank. Put down some old towels and unscrew the tank. Pull it off for storage while you finish your painting.

Appropriate Paint

While your bathroom is sure to be dry right now, the moisture associated with shaving and showers is not going away permanently. Pick a paint that will work well in a wet room and protect itself against moisture in your bathroom.

There are paints on the market that inhibit or prohibit moisture and mildew. Use a high-quality product that offers these options. Many of the budget-friendly paints use fewer solids. They are used to create a barrier to protect against water. Higher quality paints typically include more solids and in return, more protection.

Pick a Sheen

In addition to the solids protecting your walls, pick a high gloss paint. This film will protect the walls from moisture and repel it before it soaks in. This is really important if you have a painted area above your shower. This area is particularly prone to moisture damage.

Want your bathroom painted, but not ready to tackle the task? Schedule a free, in-home estimate to have our painters in Rochester help you.