Bathrooms walls are often among the most overlooked things in your house and they are arguably among the areas that need the most maintenance. There are a lot of maintenance practices and painting is one of the easiest way to maintain the walls in your house. Now that the bathroom walls have been brought to your attention, here are some things you need to consider when you paint your bathroom:
Primer
Primers are an important factor in the wall painting process. They seal the walls, act as the base for the paint and make the paint adhere to the surface longer. With primers, you can also camouflage the holes, bumps and cracks on your wall. Plus, it makes sure the paint isn’t shiny and underplays the flaws on your walls. All of which is very important for a bathroom.
Ventilation
A poorly ventilated bathroom is bound to be humid, particularly after hot showers. Over a period of time, this damages the paint. You should think of a way to ventilate your bathroom to avoid premature damage of your paint job. Think about whether you want to leave the window open or install exhaust fans to keep the humidity in check.
Durability
As stated earlier the durability of paint in your bathroom can get affected by simple factors such as humidity. It is very hard to prevent the wear and tear of paint when your bathroom walls face the heat of steam and showers daily. Though you can’t keep your paint job from eventually wearing off you can choose paints that guarantee longevity and consider options such as waterproofing.
Finish
Choosing the right paint finish is another factor that can contribute towards the longevity of your paint job. For example, a high gloss finish might not hide the imperfections on your wall as much as a flat paint finish would. Bathroom walls get dirty very easily so you should make sure that you opt for a finish that makes your cleaning job easier. An eggshell finish might be the best option for a bathroom as it is easy to clean, less prone to damage, glossy and does not highlight the imperfections on your wall.
Lighting
Bathroom walls and ceilings are largely affected by the lighting in the room. Again, if you have a glossy sheen on your ceiling, the natural lighting will highlight the flaws in the painting job. It might be better to use a flat finish on a bathroom that receives too much natural light. If you use a glossier finish, you need to spend more on wall preparation as well. So, while you choose the finish, make sure you consider your lighting as well.
Space
How big or how small your bathroom is, largely determines what color you should paint it. If your bathroom space is small, you should opt for lighter colors like whites and beige to make your space appear bigger. Alternatively, you have more liberty to play with colors if the space is large. So, when you choose your bathroom wall color, keep your space in mind.
Windows
If your bathroom windows remain open, or if you use the ledge too much, chances are that the paint will wear off sooner. Using external paint for your bathroom windows (like other windows) might be more suitable because they are also exposed to sunlight and rain. You need to make sure that you choose a durable paint for this area because paint is more likely to wear off sooner on these windows.
Cost
The cost is a factor you cannot ignore while painting your bathroom. For instance, the types of paint and the paint finish suitable for your bathroom might not fit your budget. If you are aware of the cost, you can search for alternatives or cut down on some aspects of your painting job to suit your budget.
These factors are interconnect and listed to help you when you decide to paint your bathroom. In case we missed anything make sure you contact us and we we can help you make sure each corner of your house is painted the best possible way!
