A painted bathroom sink was a bit more tricky but still not terrible.
Can u paint a bathroom sink.
First i used the fine bristled brush to cut in around the edges of the counter.
The counter is so large and so close to the bathroom mirror that its color should be good with your coloring.
Every single surface was transformed except the bathtub.
The rustoleum box recommends using a 4 inch roller with foam cover and a very fine bristled brush for the edges.
Painting the countertop is actually pretty easy.
You may need to scrub a few times before it s appropriately clean.
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Don t backbrush over drying sections.
If you skip this step your paint will peel and chip possibly clogging your drains and definitely requiring a complete do over.
Paint once you ve cleaned and scrubbed your sink a few times you apply one light coat of the epoxy with a good quality brush not a roller or foam brush.
Is this paint job a temporary fix until you are able to replace the surface entirely.
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I think i spent about 1 1 2 hours cleaning the sink before i even started painting.
Everything you need to know about my diy painted bathroom countertop and sink.
The epoxy is self leveling so you don t have to worry too much about brush strokes but you do need to be careful about drips etc.
Shake it well hold the can 10 16 away from the sink and spray in a steady back and forth motion.
The painting was actually pretty easy but these steps take time.
One of the biggest transformations and most cost effective projects was the countertop and sink.
Apply a thin coat of paint to the sink using a natural bristle paintbrush.
How to paint a bathroom sink.
Apply 2 3 light coats letting each one dry in between for 15 minutes.
Use long smooth strokes and keep the paint flowing in one direction.
Consider how long the color will need to work with the bathroom decor as this will influence your final paint choice.
The sink paint takes 15 minutes to dry to the touch but will take 3 days to fully cure.
The most important thing about painting a bathroom sink is the prep work.
The paint needs to stick to the surface of the tub sink or toilet not to the soap scum or dust that has accumulated over time.
After 3 hours you can apply a second coat.