Painting the walls in the bathroom

If for some reason you are not satisfied with the standard tiling, we suggest that you replace it, and painting the walls in the bathroom is a very optimal and affordable way to interior walls in rooms with high humidity. Due to the high quality and variety of modern coloring compounds, the surface will be smooth and painted in absolutely any shade, even the most non-standard. Therefore, if you decide to paint the walls in the bathroom, then we will consider what points should be given special attention when choosing a paint composition, as well as how to prepare the surface for applying this decorative coating.

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Advantages and disadvantages of painting walls in the bathroom

Painting walls in rooms with high humidity in a modern interior design does not speak only about the desire of the landlord to save. Such a coating provides new and fairly wide opportunities for creating a stylish and original design.

Important! Only thanks to the paint the interior can be decorated with a variety of drawings and applications, as well as interior graffiti, which will give an attractive appearance to the room.

This decorative coating still has several advantages, such as:

• The budget price in relation to other decorative materials. This allows you to produce any design solutions with low financial costs.
• Easy to apply, so even a beginner can handle the process of painting the walls.
• Speed ​​of work.

Important! You can paint the walls quite easily and very quickly exclusively if the surface for painting has been previously prepared and leveled.

• A variety of colors, due to which you can realize your most daring and non-standard design solutions.
• High-quality paint can protect the walls from moisture and mold.

Unfortunately, painting the bathroom has its drawbacks, which must be taken into account when choosing this method of decorative wall decoration:

• The top coat of paint can easily be damaged by any mechanical action. In addition, moisture will accumulate at the site of damage, while more and more destroying the decorative coating.
• Not suitable for rooms with a small area, since condensation will accumulate on the surface in this case.
• The surface of the wall should be prepared, perfectly flat. This effect can only be achieved by puttying the walls.
• The operational life of the paint is much lower than tile.

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The main types of paints for wall decoration in the bathroom

Today, painting walls in the bathroom can be carried out with different materials that differ in terms of base, manufacturer, texture and price.

By the type of paint base there are:

• Oil. They consist of drying oil, in which additional pigments are dissolved. Thanks to these components, painted surfaces can last quite a long time, without losing their aesthetic appeal.

Important! The disadvantage of such a coloring composition is the duration of drying.

• Water. These are water-soluble suspensions that are resistant to ultraviolet and also have high moisture resistance.Such compositions dry quickly, while allowing the walls to breathe. They are quite easy to apply, and due to a large assortment of various colors, they can make all your design decisions a reality.

Important! Today, water-dispersion solutions that are absolutely safe for human health are very popular.

• Alkyd. These are fairly budget and practical compounds. They dry very quickly, while forming a perfectly even surface without smudges.

Important! The disadvantages of such paints include their flammability and toxicity.

• Acrylic They consist of water, acrylic polymer impurities, marble chips and titanium dioxide. Such coloring compositions allow for the painting of concrete and brick walls, as well as various drywall surfaces. In addition, they create a vapor-proof film that protects the walls from fungus, mold and moisture.

Important! A great idea for creating an original design is to paint with different colors of acrylic paint a surface that has already been painted white.

• Silicate. In their composition they contain various fillers, such as liquid glass, hardeners and colored pigments. Such paints are very resistant to moisture, ultraviolet and temperature extremes, in addition, they are quite easy to apply.
• Silicone Such paints have collected the best qualities of latex and acrylic compositions. They have high dirt-repellent properties, and also consist of special silicone resins. Silicone compounds tightly fill the cracks, so that the finish is smooth, does not require additional care.
• Latex. They are highly resistant to various detergents. They are waterproof, harmless to humans, impervious to air. Such compositions are suitable for absolutely any type of surface. Their main disadvantage is their rather high cost.

Important! Latex paint compositions with a matte texture can even hide small defects in the surface of the walls.

The texture of modern coloring compounds are:

• Glossy. They create a mirror effect and a smooth beautiful surface. Such paints are best used for rooms with a small area, as they are able to visually increase it. The disadvantage of glossy paints is that they must be applied on a perfectly flat surface, as they are able to emphasize all the bumps and defects of the walls.

Important! When deciding what kind of paint to paint the walls in the bathroom, pay attention to the fact that glossy paint compositions have great elasticity and are very easy to wash.

• Matt Due to the fact that they do not have gloss, such paints perfectly hide small defects in the surface of the wall. In addition, due to the high quality of modern compositions, it is worth applying only one layer in order to achieve the desired color and quality of the coating.

Important! Pay attention to the fact that surfaces painted with a matte paint are susceptible to dirt, which is very difficult to remove. It is absolutely impossible to wipe such a surface with a damp cloth, as there will be a stain and the wall will have to be repainted.

Popular manufacturers

To date, the market of paints and varnishes is represented by a huge number of manufacturers, among which the following can be distinguished:

• Tikkurila. This is a well-known Finnish company that specializes in the production of paints and varnishes. She released a special line Luja, which is designed for painting walls in rooms with high humidity. It is presented in both a glossy and a matte finish, as well as a water-repellent primer.
• Dulux. The coloring compounds of this manufacturer for several years occupy the championship among others. The specially developed Realife Kitchen & Bathroom series is characterized by increased resistance to moisture, as well as good adhesive properties.
• Jobi.Coloring compounds come from Germany, which are characterized by high quality and fairly budget cost. And for humid and difficult conditions, such as a bathroom and kitchen, the manufacturer developed a special WaschFest brand.

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What color to paint the bathroom?

Choosing a particular color for painting walls in the bathroom, to achieve the result you need, you should rely on such criteria:

• In rooms with a small area, it is best to use light colors in order to achieve the visual effect of increasing space.

Important! Specialists recommend combining the color of the walls with tiles or plastic panels in small rooms.

• In large bathrooms, you can safely experiment with bright and rich colors.
• In small rooms, try to avoid dark tones, as they will not only “eat up” the space, but also oppress them.

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Tools required for painting

Before painting the walls in the bathroom, it is very important to prepare in advance all the necessary tools for work. You will need:

• Roller. It should be with a telescopic handle, the length of which can be adjusted. It is an ideal tool for painting large surfaces. Its main advantage is that it evenly and economically distributes the paint. The roller can be foam, textured and fur.

Important! The roller is unsuitable for painting inaccessible places.

• Paint brush. It does not so economically distribute the coloring composition on the surface of the wall, unlike the roller. Nevertheless, it is good to paint hard-to-reach spots, small details, borders, as well as small areas that require special attention.
• Aerosol spray can. It significantly speeds up and facilitates the process of painting. Thanks to him, you can quickly paint the ceiling of the bathroom.
• Masking tape.
• Clean rags.
• Fine sandpaper.
• Personal protective equipment.

Using stencils

In addition to the standard set of tools, for painting, you can also use stencils, thanks to which you can create various drawings. Using such a small trick, it becomes possible to combine two colors in an original way, while emphasizing the entire design of the room. Today, several types of stencils are presented, thanks to which you can create different quality drawings:

• Negotiable. In this case, the wall is painted around the picture.
• Sample. With it, you can get a picture around the picture.
• Combined. It is applied immediately in several layers.
• Volume. It makes it possible to obtain textured drawings, which are obtained by applying putty in the cuts of the stencil.

Important! You can buy a stencil ready in the store or make it yourself. But what to choose - this is a purely individual solution.

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How to paint the walls in the bathroom?

Before you begin the process of painting walls in the bathroom, it is very important to prepare the surface. This is due to the fact that the wall should be perfectly flat and smooth. The progress of work consists of the following stages:

1. Using coarse paper, a spatula or grinder, remove the old coating.
2. Thoroughly wash the rough surface with warm water.
3. Using fine sandpaper, sand well.
4. Prime the surface of the wall in several layers.

After the walls have been prepared, you can go directly to the painting itself. The sequence of actions is as follows:

• Ventilate the room to get rid of excess moisture. This event will significantly accelerate the drying of the paint.
• Prepare the ink composition for use.

Important! It is necessary to prepare or open containers with paint immediately before its use.

• If the design includes drawings, complex patterns or a combination of several colors, at this stage you need to stick stencils or masking tape.
• Apply paint to the wall surface. You need to do this in three layers.

Important! Try to apply the dye composition carefully so that it lays evenly everywhere and does not leave smudges.

• Wait for the walls to dry completely.

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Painting the walls in the bathroom - This is an excellent solution in interior design, as it allows you to realize all your design projects, which it is simply impossible to implement with other finishing materials. And so that the finished result does not disappoint you, it is very important to put into practice those tips and recommendations that are given in this article. With their help, you can not only choose high-quality material, but also properly prepare the surface so that the process of painting the walls is quick and brings you only pleasure.