Calling all DIS paint experts!

[WDWorBUST]

What type of paint should I use to paint a bathroom vanity cabinet? If it matters it is currently white and I'm going to paint it black.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Use a flat or eggshell ....

 

[dchi]

Firstly, just want to say that I have never painted a bathroom vanity. If I were, I think I would use an enamel paint. I also would want something that would look good for awhile. So I would likely use a gloss paint so I could scrub it if needed. If you prefer a flat paint, maybe you could put a coat of polyeurethane over the paint. Good Luck.

 

[sherry7]

I painted kitchen cabinets before, so your bathroom vanity would be the same process.

First of all, you need to sand the item to get the gloss of it. Use a medium grit sandpaper, and finish up with a fine grit sandpaper. (Do this by hand, no sander necessary for this small of a project.) This will help the new finish adhere better. You don't have to sand all of the finish off, just the top layer of gloss. After sanding, use a tack cloth to thoroughly remove any sanding dust.

Next step, prime it with a interior primer. Look for one that is good for wood, not just drywall. Take the doors off first, and do those laying flat. Be careful of drips on the opposite side. Let dry overnight.

Go to Lowe's or Home Depot and look for cabinet paint. It should come in a can just like regular paint. It will be either a semi-gloss or gloss finish. You can get it tinted to the color you want. Do a first coat. Wait overnight, and do a second coat.

 

[viviensmama]

We bought paint at Lowe's in a special kitchen and bath finish and it held up really well to lots of use.