How To Paint A Bathroom Vanity For A Custom Look

Don’t be afraid to paint a bathroom vanity!

Maybe you have an existing vanity that you would like to repaint as a part of a bathroom facelift. Or you’re like me and bought a brand new vanity whose color you want to change.

Why did I paint my brand-new bathroom vanity?

Most people paint their vanity in an effort to update their bathroom without a major renovation.

From basic to custom bathroom vanity

The two big features I didn’t love about the vanity were the paint color and hardware placement.

How to prep the surface for paint?

There are a lot of articles on the internet that advise you on how to paint bathroom cabinets without sanding.

Fill old hardware holes

But before I sanded down the old paint, I had to fill the existing hardware holes. I did that using wood skewers dipped in wood glue and broke them off at the surface.

Do you have to prime before painting?

Even though most professionals recommend priming before a paint job, I have never done it and haven’t had adverse results.