The bathroom is easy to paint. You just need to follow some rules and take your time. The most important thing is to decide how to paint the inside of the bathroom, because it is a humid environment and you will not be covering every year.
After that, it is also necessary to apply a high-quality coating, because this will affect both the appearance and durability. These are the questions we will consider today. Also on the video in this article you can find out a lot of additional useful information.
If the family's budget does not allow purchasing for, then you can always find an alternative. Yes, and specialists involved in facing work take quite a lot of money for their services.
Paint is an excellent substitute for tiles. First, we decide how to paint the bathroom at home.
Attention: The appearance of the bathroom with a careful approach to painting will not be worse than after finishing with tiles. It is quite possible to paint it yourself. The main problem here is very high humidity, so streaks and numerous streaks can appear on the walls.
Such premises are more susceptible to the appearance of mold than others, which adversely affects human health. Painting the walls with protective paints will help prevent unpleasant moments.
Before you buy paint, be sure to carefully read the information on the label. First of all, there should be a note on it about the permission to use paint in the bathroom.
You should also pay attention to the paint class:
- Waterproof- intended for coatings interacting with water;
- Water repellent- intended for coatings interacting with steam.
Today on the shelves of hardware stores there is a wide range of different paints suitable for painting bathrooms.
| Waterproof acrylic paint | It has good resistance to sunlight, is not susceptible to peeling and cracking, easily tolerates treatment with household detergents, has excellent adhesion characteristics. The disadvantages of this type of paint include low adhesion to plastic surfaces. Some brands of paint can dry out and change color dramatically. |
| Water-based paint | Prevents the formation and development of fungal lesions, does not form swelling when interacting with water, is not subject to yellowness. The disadvantages include the fact that the paint is not suitable for metal surfaces, as it promotes the formation of corrosion. |
| Alkyd enamel | Possesses good elasticity and durability, very fast drying. When dry, alkyd enamel does not turn yellow, does not change color, does not form irregularities. Also, to the pluses, you can add the fact that the paint perfectly tolerates cleaning with detergents and effectively protects metal surfaces from corrosion. The disadvantage of enamel is its unpleasant odor. |
| Possesses increased resistance to water and various kinds of pollution. The disadvantages of this paint, first of all, is its high cost. | |
| Silicone paint | Differs in excellent wear resistance, has excellent hygienic characteristics, is resistant to household chemicals. The downside is its high price. |
So:
- When choosing a paint, it must be remembered that water-based paints, after drying, have a more presentable appearance than their oil counterparts.
- Glossy paint is well suited for bathrooms, since its drying period is quite short, it does not have a tendency to shedding and is resistant to external factors.
Attention: It is desirable that one of the paint ingredients is a fungicidal solution. It prevents the spread of mold and fungal infections in rooms with high humidity.
Some nuances when choosing paint
Bathroom painting options can be quite different, here a lot depends on your imagination.
- For the bathroom, it is recommended to choose a paint with high moisture resistance, since it is there that all surfaces are more susceptible to the negative effects of moisture than in other rooms. A good addition to paint ingredients is the presence of fungicides and algicides. These are substances that prevent the formation of fungal and mold lesions on the walls.
- The perfect solution for bathrooms is water-based paint. It is distinguished by high resistance to moisture and the absence of yellowness. Water-based paint gives the walls an even matte finish, dries quickly enough. An important point is the absence of unpleasant odors. Currently, the stores offer a huge selection of moisture resistant paints.
- It is recommended to select a neutral color scheme for the bathroom. The color of the paint should be combined with the main elements of the decor. To visually increase the area of the bathroom, it is recommended to paint it in light colors. They have the ability to visually enlarge the space of the room. For a bathroom with an impressive area, paints in rich dark tones are perfect. Black, green, deep blue walls and a snow-white washbasin, shower or bath will contrast with each other, which will give the room an exquisite uniqueness.
- For the bathroom, it is preferable to use acrylic water-based paints with latex content. They are not harmful to health, tolerate processing with detergents well, dry quickly enough. The main argument in favor of these paints is their high resistance to water and high humidity. If you have any difficulties with the acquisition of paint of the desired color, then you can achieve it yourself. To do this, you just need to add the color of the desired shade to the white paint. It must be stirred in the paint either by hand or by mechanical means.
- The color scheme in the design of the bathroom completely depends on the individual wishes of the owner of the room. It is he who decides: paint the walls in pastel colors or prefer bright colors. Today, the option of decorating walls with various kinds of drawings and graphic images is very popular. They can be applied with your own hands, using all your imagination. If there is no hope for your artistic talents, then you can use stencils. The most popular are abstract patterns, drawings with a marine theme, images of various colors.
Do-it-yourself bathroom painting is done in a specific sequence and in compliance with the technology. Below is an instruction that will help you do everything efficiently. When working, only high-quality materials should be used, their price is higher, but they will also last much longer.
Preparing walls for painting
Bathroom painting starts with surface preparation. This is the first step and is extremely important. If this work is not done correctly, then the appearance will not be attractive and you will not have to think about durability.
Preparatory work should be done in three steps:
- You need to start by removing the previous layer from the surface of the walls (old tiles or paint). You can get rid of the paint using an ordinary spatula.
- At the second stage, putty is performed (see). It is necessary to use a material with a high resistance to moisture, since the bathroom is characterized by high humidity. An excellent solution would be to use a water-based dispersed putty containing latex. First, putty is applied to the roughness in order to achieve a leveling surface.
- Then they begin to putty the entire wall from bottom to top. The third step of the preparatory work is the priming of the walls. The primer for the bathroom must be highly moisture-proof and penetrate deeply into the wall surface. Almost the entire range of soil is distinguished by its versatility.
Once the primer is completely dry, you can start painting.
Attention: It should be borne in mind that first of all they paint the ceiling, and then they start painting the walls.
What is needed
Before starting work, you need to stock up on the necessary equipment.
The following tools are required for painting:
- Various sizes of brushes for painting in corners and places with limited access;
- Paint roller.
If the surface to be painted occupies a significant area, then the roller must be chosen large, for smaller-scale surfaces a narrow one is suitable. Using rollers with long pile, you can make the surface of the walls textured, and for painting with an even layer, the pile on the roller should be short.
General instructions for painting walls
Bathroom painting is done in stages. After choosing the material and preparing the walls, the dye must be applied correctly and efficiently.
So:
- It is necessary to paint the walls after the work on painting the ceiling has been done. If you neglect this rule, then when painting the ceiling, it is easy to stain the already painted surface of the wall.
- Painting work should be started only after all previous coatings have completely dried. It is imperative to wait a day after applying the primer layer. The use of a roller is recommended for painting. The size of the roller is in direct proportion to the area of the painted surface. The smaller the surface, the more you will need a roller. The use of a roller makes it possible to obtain various effects on the painted wall. To form a smooth surface, you need to choose a roller with a short nap, and to give a textured finish, you need a roller with a long nap. To paint corners, joints and hard-to-reach areas with quality, it is best to use brushes of different sizes.
- First of all, paint the wall from the upper corner, where the junction of the wall and ceiling is located. It is better to paint in small areas, the width of which should be the width of two or three rollers. In order not to stain the ceiling during painting, it is recommended to seal it with masking tape.
- The paint should be applied to the surface of the walls in the bathroom as evenly as possible. To obtain a uniform and uniform coating, when painting the surface, do not apply great force when pressing the roller. Movements should be light enough.
- Painting the walls in the bathroom is carried out in two layers. The first layer creates the desired background color on the wall surface. The second layer ensures that the wall is completely painted over and the desired shade is achieved. It is recommended to apply the second layer of paint without waiting for the first layer to dry completely. It should be remembered that no drafts should be allowed in the room where the painting is performed. If present, painted surfaces dry unevenly.
- When painting the walls in the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account that the first layer must be applied horizontally, and the second layer - vertically. If you do the opposite, then the paint will not distribute on the surface, creating the effect of unpainted walls.
Attention: It may turn out that the old paint layer does not have fungal and mold foci, retained a rather decent appearance, only slightly yellowing from the adverse effects of water and excess moisture. In this case, you can update the appearance of the walls by covering them with a coat of paint in the same color as before.
- For this, ordinary water-based paint is used. First you need to prepare the walls for painting, and then you can start painting. This painting option does not require removing the old paint from the surfaces. It is enough to treat the walls from rust stains or wash them with soapy water. It is very important that the walls dry thoroughly before painting. After drying, you can start the staining procedure.
- For many, the bathroom is not only a place for taking water procedures and observing personal hygiene, but a place for pleasant relaxation. After all, here, basking in warm water, you can think about the past day and make plans for the day ahead. That is why it is important to create a cozy atmosphere in the bathroom, conducive to complete relaxation.
You will now figure out how to paint the bathroom, look at the photo and choose the desired coating. A painted bathroom is not a complicated process, but a responsible one.