Small job, big change
The vanity sets the tone of the bath. A dated oak vanity makes a fixed-up bath look old. We often paint baths with the kitchen job. It ties the rooms together for less than a remodel.
Built for wet rooms
Steam and splashes punish weak finishes. We degrease, sand, and prime with products made for damp air, then spray a hard topcoat that shrugs off daily moisture. The toe-kick and sink areas get extra attention.
Often paired with the kitchen
Many homeowners add the baths to the kitchen job. Same color or a bold contrast. Green baths with white kitchens are a local favorite. See kitchen cabinet painting.
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Our process for vanities
Small job, same discipline as a kitchen.
- Look and price. We check the wood or laminate, the old finish, and the shape it is in. You get a written price.
- Protect the bath. The toilet, tub, floor, and counters get masked. Bathrooms are tight, so we are careful.
- Doors off. Vanity doors and drawer fronts come off and go to our spray setup.
- Degrease. Hairspray, toothpaste, cleaners — bathrooms coat vanities in film. We strip it all.
- Sand and prime. Scuff sand for grip. A bonding primer made for damp air.
- Spray. Two finish coats for a smooth, hard surface.
- Seal the wet spots. Around the sink and the toe-kick get extra attention. These are where water lives.
- Rehang. Doors back on, hardware fitted, caulk lines cleaned up.
Why bathrooms are harder on paint
Steam is the enemy. Hot showers fill the room with moisture, and it settles on every surface. Weak finishes soften, then peel. That is why bathroom prep is stricter than bedroom prep.
Splashes are the other enemy. Water hits the vanity front every day. It sits on the toe-kick. It creeps under the sink rim. Our primer and topcoat are picked for exactly this.
Ventilation helps a lot. Run the bath fan during showers and for twenty minutes after. It is the cheapest paint protection there is.
Matching the kitchen or going bold
Two schools of thought. Match the kitchen for a calm, whole-house feel. Or go bold in the bath — deep green, navy, even black — while the kitchen stays neutral. Bathrooms are small, so bold colors feel fun rather than overwhelming.
Powder rooms are the best place to experiment. Guests see them. You do not live in them. A dramatic vanity in a powder room is a conversation piece.
We bring the same samples we bring to kitchen visits. Check them in the bathroom light, which is usually warmer than kitchen light.
What affects the price
Count and size. A single small vanity is a one-day job. A double-sink master with tall linen cabinets takes longer.
Condition. Water damage around the sink is common. Minor swelling can be sealed. Rotted wood cannot.
Surface. Wood is straightforward. Laminate needs bonding primer. Peeling thermofoil usually means replacement, not paint.
Adding vanities to a kitchen job is the best value. The crew is already there. The spray setup is already running.
Caring for a painted vanity
Wipe splashes when you see them. Do not let water sit on the finish. Use mild cleaners — harsh bathroom chemicals dull paint fast.
Keep the caulk line at the sink intact. If it cracks, water gets behind the vanity. Re-caulk it and the paint stays safe.
Run the fan. Every shower, every time. Your paint will thank you.
Powder rooms vs. master baths
Powder rooms are the fun job. Small vanity, one day, big impact. Guests see it. Go bold — the commitment is tiny and the payoff is huge.
Master baths are the workhorse job. Double vanities, linen towers, more moisture, more wear. We spec the toughest finish and pay extra attention to the sink areas.
Kids baths are the durability job. Toothpaste, bath toys, wet hands on everything. Hard topcoat, scrubbable sheen, and colors that hide a multitude of sins. Mid-tone greens and blues are kind to busy bathrooms.
Guest baths sit in the middle. Used often enough to matter, gently enough to last. Match the master or the kitchen for a coherent house.
Doing all the baths at once is the best value. Same crew, same setup, one trip. Ask for the whole-house price at your visit.
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