Do you want a quick tip on how to instantly change the look and feel of your bathroom at the fraction of a cost of a remodel?

A slap of paint here and there will do wonders!

Even if you really hate doing DIY projects, or think they are all far too difficult, painting a bathroom vanity cupboard is the easiest place to start and something you can accomplish by yourself – no need for professionals!

To get it right however, you will need a little planning on your part and more importantly, the right equipment.

Preparation and equipment

Purchase the following from your local hardware store

• Pick a nice vibrant colour and choose one that doesn’t leave brush strokes.
• Primer
• Small and medium foam roller.
• Small and medium sized brush. Spend a little money here as cheaper brushes lose bristles easily.
• A sander (with fine grain sand paper).
• Painter’s tape.

You are now ready to start!

Remove all fixtures, fittings and doors

Begin by removing all fixtures, fittings and doors from the vanity cabinet. Although you will be painting the doors, you do not want to get any paint on your beautiful mirror or even your taps! For smaller fittings such as hinges and the like, label carefully and store in clear plastic packets.

Sanding

This is one of the more time-consuming jobs in the process. You will need to sand down the whole vanity cabinet. You can use a sander to complete the doors outside – less dust that way – while inside, consider regular sandpaper. Try to get most of the paint off, not always that easy to accomplish in the corners and curves of the cabinet. Don’t worry if you cannot get everything off. You basically want to rough up the surface to allow the primer to take to the wood surface. Once you have sanded everything, make sure you clean away all the sawdust.

Tape it up

You will now need to tape all areas you do not want to paint. This only really matters if you are not painting the internal framework.

Apply the primer

A good wood primer is essential as your first coat. This will penetrate the wood, helping to seal it and acts as a base layer for the colour you have chosen. Now allow the primer to dry. Once it has, check the vanity cupboard thoroughly for any drips or primer that may have run. Lightly sand these down if you find any.

Apply your colour

Start by painting the raised areas first, for example, those found on the door panels. This is easiest to do with a brush. Apply the paint fairly lightly to avoid it running. On flat surfaces, use the roller for best results. Once the first coat is applied, let it dry thoroughly and then check for any drips or areas that might have run. Sand these down and apply the second coat. Two coats should do the trick, and there you have your new look bathroom vanity cabinet.