Question by tressac42: Can I paint a low-cost white bathroom vanity?
The previous owners "remodeled" the bathroom to sell the residence. Really badly. The vanity is one of those cheap white ones they sell at Residence Depot or Lowes. Is it attainable to paint those or will whatever it is that covers the particle board bubble or not hold paint?
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Answer by snowman
I would prime it with a spray paint and paint it any color you want.
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scuff it with medium sandpaper, then prime it, then paint with oil base paint.
prime first then paint a semi or high gloss paint fo easy cleaning.
if the particle board is failing, you will never get the finish to look reasonably sound. The front of the vanity should be solid wood. Skin the visible side, and finish coat, for best results.
A lot of sinks are a “stock” size, and you can go to Menards, Home Depot, or Lowes and buy a nice one where the sink is actually built in, versus the particle board one with the drop in sink. I wait until there is a sale, and I’ve gotten them for $ 50, and it completely changes the look of the bathroom. Once in awhile, you’ll get one that was a display, or a discontinued color, and get a heck of a deal. They are really easy to install.
Even if you scuff your counter and prime and paint it, it will always look “painted” because you’re basically painting a laminate. I would just spend the extra few bucks.
You can paint it. Just make sure it is clean. Take off the door and the hardware. Prime with Kilz-it oil based primer. Let that dry for at least 24 hours and use an enamel paint.
http://www.house-painting-info.com/article-simon_phillips-paint_bathroom_vanity.html
I use the small foam rollers and brushes to paint with. You can put them in a plastic bag in the fridge until you are ready for a second coat.
Go to this site to decide what color:
http://www.sherwin.com/visualizer/
Click on the first bathroom on the second row to be able to “paint” the vanity.
Good Luck!
You can definitely re-paint it like others said. I repainted many of the old vanities and fixtures when we moved into my old house.
Or you can find a local place that sells bathroom vanities and furniture for cheap, I found this place online. Or try craigslist. You’d be surprised what you can find!