Painting Small Bathrooms

When you need to paint a small bathroom, the process of laying paint won't differ substantially from applying paint to any other room in the house. There are, though, three things to consider with this job. First, you should select a paint type that will stand up to higher humidity than is common in other situations. Check the specs on the paint before purchase if you aren't sure. Second, protect tiles and fixtures. Scratches and paint spatters can either cost cash or extra time to fix. Third, you need to set up the work a bit differently given space strictures.

Paint (low VOC preferred)
2-inch paint brush (angled)
Roller, tray and sleeve
Drop cloths (plastic sheeting is best)
Painter's tape
Ladder and blanket (depending on ceiling height)
Plastic cup

Instructions

- 1
  Set up a work station outside the bathroom. This way you don't need to dodge paint cans when working. Put down a drop cloth. Lay out the paint and roller tray.
- 2
  Tape drop cloths to floors, walls, sinks and tiles to protect them. In a small space, even if you work very cleanly, you will have roller spatter that can mar tiles and fixtures. Cover everything completely.
- 3
  Open a window or turn on a fan. Use low VOC paint. This will decrease fumes. It will also help with drying time.
- 4
  Place a blanket in the tub (or shower stall) if you need to stand in it or especially if you intend to place ladder legs in it. This will prevent them from scratching the finish.
- 5
  Cut in all the joints (in the corners and where wall meets ceiling or wall meets wall). Use the angled brush. Brush out several inches from the corner. Do the same around tile, fixtures and lights.
- 6
  Roll the remainder of the bathroom. Start with the ceiling and work downward. Load the roller at the work station. Carefully bring it into the bathroom and apply the paint. Allow the paint to dry. Assess whether you need a second coat.

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