How to paint Bathrooms

Step 1: Preparation

  • Cover all surfaces not being painted with a drop sheet, such as the floor, bathtub and wall tiles. Use masking tape to secure drop sheets.Remove any light fittings or switches. If they can’t be removed, mask or cover them.

Step 2: Washing

  • Before painting, any mould must be removed with anti-mould wash.Then clean the wall using sugar soap. Use gloves while cleaning and follow the instructions on the packaging.Rinse off the sugar soap and any anti-mould wash using a fresh, wet cloth.undefinedWashing prepares the wall for proper adhesion.

Step 3: Filling

  • If there are any cracks or holes in the surface, repair them with a flexible gap filler and use a fine sandpaper to remove any residue.

Step 4: Sanding

  • Protect yourself with safety glasses and a dust mask.Apart from bare plasterboard, almost every surface must be sanded before painting.

Step 5: Application

  • For new surfaces, such as bare plasterboard, apply British Paints PREP 4in1 Water Based.For previously painted surfaces, apply two top coats of British Paints Clean & Protect Kitchen and Bathroom.Begin by cutting in the edges with your brush.
  • Start rolling in an M pattern, moving from one side of the wall to another – never start in the middle.Each time you finish a 1-2 metre section you need to lay off your paint. Do this by rolling the roller, without loading it up with paint, from the top of the wall to the bottom in one straight stroke.So your finish isn’t patchy, it’s important to maintain a wet-edge and complete an entire section of the wall before stopping.
  • Allow at least two hours drying time before applying a second coat.
  • undefinedWhen painting wet areas always use speciality paint with mould protection.
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