Change the Color of a Bathroom Vanity
If a complete bathroom remodel is not in your financial forecast but you are ready for a renovation, the solution might be as simple as a few hours of your time and a can of paint. A bathroom vanity is typically a bathroom's focal point. With a couple coats of paint, you can change the color of a bathroom vanity and modify the bathroom's decor.
Instructions
1. Decide what color to paint the bathroom vanity. For a beach or cottage finish, select white paint. Cream or light tan would work well for a vintage or antique look. Glossy black paint would create a sleek, contemporary feel and satin black paint would give the room a modern yet casual touch. For something out of the ordinary, try a brick red or pewter blue color.
2. Unscrew and remove the vanity doors and hardware. Use a low-grit sandpaper to gently sand the vanity to prepare for painting.
3. Apply two coats of an oil-based primer to the vanity and doors to keep the wood stain from bleeding through the paint. Stock primers are typically white. If you are using paint darker than white or off-white, ask a paint store to tint the primer to make it as close to your paint color as possible. Allow the primer to dry per manufacturer's instructions.
4. Apply two coats of paint to the vanity and doors. Allow the paint to dry between coats and before handling. Distress the edges of the vanity gently with sandpaper if you are aiming for a rustic, shabby chic or cottage finish. Consider adding a glaze to the paint that allows you to create a three dimensional antique-like finish.
5. Re-attach the hardware and cabinet doors to the vanity. Consider replacing the hardware to add to the vanity's makeover.
6. If your budget allows, consider removing the old vanity top and replacing it with a hardware store stock counter in neutral white or cream.
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