What is the most popular color for bathroom vanities?

What is the most popular color for bathroom vanities?

1. White, ebony and gray vanities. By far, these are the most popular colors (and in this order). These colors go with virtually all bathroom styles and colors as they are neutral.

What kind of paint should I use on my bathroom vanity?

Oil, latex, and chalk-based are generally the best paint choices for bathroom vanities. Oil paint has a hard finish that protects against scratching and chipping, but it has a strong odor that can be difficult to work with. Latex paints are water based, which means they’re less smelly and much easier to clean.

Do I need special paint for bathroom vanity?

For the best bathroom cabinet paint, I recommend using a water based, alkyd paint. You don’t need a top coat if you go this route, either! Oil based paints are going out of favor. These days, latex paints are made just as well and are much easier to work with!

Can you paint bathroom vanity unit?

For a super-smooth finish, you can send your cabinet doors and drawers to a professional paint shop or cabinetmaker. They can spray-paint bathroom cabinets off-site for a good-as-new look. Plan to paint the vanity cabinet boxes yourself—this is typically a manageable do-it-yourself project.

Should bathroom cabinets be lighter or darker than walls?

Since bathroom cabinets typically aren’t at eye level, stronger accent colors can work to bring a pop of color into the space without taking over the room. Keep it classic by painting cabinets a shade or two darker than your wall color.

What is the best paint finish for bathroom cabinets?

semi-gloss
Overall, the best finish for painting cabinets is semi-gloss. It ensures maximum durability and is ideal for high moisture areas like bathrooms and basements. I have painted all the natural oak cabinets in my home in a variety of colors using semi-gloss.

Do you have to prime bathroom cabinets before painting?

Shellac or oil-based primers are recommended for bathroom cabinets. Prime all doors and drawer fronts using the same method. As directed, allow it to dry and apply a second coat as needed. Lightly sand and wipe clean.