1 paint brush or sponge brush.
Can i paint a bathroom sink counter.
If you are a new visitor to 2 bees in a pod i recently completed a a full bathroom makeover on a budget.
For laminate vanity countertops you will want to use latex satin or a semi gloss enamel.
Lightly sand the counter with 150 grit sandpaper and wipe off any dust with a damp cloth.
Once the second coat of primer has dried you can proceed to paint the counter.
You use this paint just like any other spray paint.
The rustoleum box recommends using a 4 inch roller with foam cover and a very fine bristled brush for the edges.
Use a roller to avoid brushstrokes in your finish.
A painted bathroom sink was a bit more tricky but still not terrible.
Wipe clean then lightly roll on a coat of primer for nonporous surfaces.
Painting the countertop is actually pretty easy.
Apply a thin coat of paint to the sink using a natural bristle paintbrush.
How to paint a bathroom sink.
To ensure an even and full coat add several coats and allow time for each coat to dry in individually.
One of the biggest transformations and most cost effective projects was the countertop and sink.
Every single surface was transformed except the bathtub.
Prime the entire surface with 100 percent acrylic primer.
Shake it well hold the can 10 16 away from the sink and spray in a steady back and forth motion.
Bikeman removed the faucet for me.
How to paint a sink.
Comet or other scrubbing powder cleanser.
Supplies needed to paint a sink.
Make sure you ventilate the area well.
First i used the fine bristled brush to cut in around the edges of the counter.
When the primer is dry roll on a base coat of latex paint.
Sponges and plenty of paper towels.
Rust oleum tub and tile refinishing kit.
Scraper to remove caulk.
Everything you need to know about my diy painted bathroom countertop and sink.
Don t backbrush over drying sections.
The sink paint takes 15 minutes to dry to the touch but will take 3 days to fully cure.
Apply 2 3 light coats letting each one dry in between for 15 minutes.
Use long smooth strokes and keep the paint flowing in one direction.
Clean the countertop with warm soap and water and dry it with a soft cloth.
Use painters tape to tape up drop cloths around the room only if you are using spray paint to prevent the spray paint mist from covering areas you don t want to be painted.