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DIY bathroom wall painting
Painting the walls in the bathroom is the most economical way to repair. And not at all difficult, if you approach the matter prepared. How to properly paint the bathroom so that the result will please as long as possible, you will find out in this article.
Painting the walls in the bathroom is a creative process
In addition to being economical, the use of paint in the bathroom is practical because it is easy to care for. Painted walls are easy to clean, they are not afraid of brushes and household chemicals.
Although paint is not the most water resistant material, it can last long enough without losing its aesthetic appearance. To do this, you just need to provide good ventilation in the bathroom or a window for ventilation.
For the durability of the coating, it is very important to properly prepare the surface.
How to prepare bathroom walls for painting
What you need to do to prepare the walls in the bathroom for paint application:
- completely remove the previous wall covering;
- find all surface defects and cover them with plaster or putty;
- level the walls with a special moisture-resistant putty, dry the first layer within XNUMX hours;
- cover thinly with a second layer to hide irregularities after the first;
- apply a deep penetration waterproof primer;
- treat the surface with acrylic paint, which contains fungicides, or an antiseptic solution to avoid mold.
After such careful preparation and complete drying of the walls, you can proceed directly to painting.
Painting the walls in the bathroom can stain the ceiling. To avoid this, you need to paste over the ceiling around the perimeter of the room with wide masking tape.
DIY bathroom wall painting
You can paint the walls either with a spray gun or with a short-nap roller, for a smoother coating. It is more convenient to paint over the corners with a brush.
For the walls in the bathroom, only acrylic or latex water-based paint is suitable, which is resistant to high humidity, environmentally friendly and does not wear off for a long time.
This paint dries quickly and is not afraid of cleaning with detergents.
Coloring is carried out with light movements, without strong pressure. The first coat of paint will create a colored background, and the second will create a richer, even wall color. In the case of water-based paint, it is not necessary to wait until the previous layer has dried.
For uniform staining, the first layer is applied with horizontal strokes, and the second with vertical strokes.
Painting the walls in the bathroom can be done even by a beginner in painting and, with the right approach, will give an excellent long-lasting result.