Bathroom Remodel -- Part 3: Painting the Walls

This is the third part of the Bathroom/Mudroom remodeling project, previously discussed here and here. Once the wallpaper was removed and the remaining glue had been washed away, the walls were primed with Kilz Wall Primer and the holes were filled. The holes were then sanded and primed again. Note: the word "primed" means to cover the walls with a paint called a primer, specifically selected to help paint adhere to surfaces. Next, the ceiling was attacked: the light fixture from "back in the day" was removed and the ceiling painted a shade of white. Woodwork in the bathroom/mud room remodel is plentiful and in need of priming so that is the next important step. An oil based primer for wood surfaces will be selected for this job.

Many homeowners skimp on the all important step of priming before painting, then wonder why the paint peels and chips so easily. Taking the time to prepare the surface correctly will save time and money later, so don't think your walls are "good enough" and paint over them without priming. Skip a television show instead, but don't skip the priming.

Problem: The small bathroom has a cabinet above the toilet that is not centered, but rather off set to the left, as seen in the photo. Re-painting the cabinet white in a room that will be painted cranberry will only highlight the off-set cabinet even more. Solution: the off-set cabinet will be painted the same color as the walls so the cabinet blends in and becomes less obtuse. The remaining woodwork will be painted a shade of white.

One painter just left to purchase the wall colors: apple green for the mud room walls and a gorgeous cranberry for the small bathroom. Stay tuned.

Photo attribution: somewhatfortyplus