Painting ideas for the bathroom
11 best paint schemes for your bathroom |
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The latest bathroom paint ideas embrace rich and daring tones. In fact, gone are the days when a serene scheme was limited to neutral colors and plain finishes. From bold blue to scarlet red, you can be brave with your bathroom ideas.
However, paint ideas for bathrooms need to be chosen with care, since this is the room that is often the smallest in the house. We're here to help you make the best paint choice for your bathroom with a list of inspiring paint ideas and bathroom color ideas.
Bathroom paint ideas
Give your bathroom space a quick and easy new look with a fresh lick of paint, a great choice for bathroom wall ideas.
For inspiration, we have compiled a list of the most popular paint ideas for the bathroom, highlighting where they will work and where they wont.
1. Use color to create contrast
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Opt for a daring combination in your bathroom by pairing primary colors from the opposite ends of the color wheel.
Red is often considered a brave choice for interiors, but when red bathroom ideas are used creatively it can introduce a welcome burst of energy and flamboyance.
Pale aqua makes a wonderful backdrop for vibrant accents of red that have been given a light-hearted, theatrical note using stripes and checks. And because it's a fresh shade, it will reflect lots of light, perfect in a small or light-starved room. In this bathroom, a wonderful example of ceiling paint ideas and bathroom wallpaper ideas, the use of contrasting colors feels stylish and unique, establishing a stand-out space.
2. Go dark with shades of gray
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Color has a huge impact on mood, and bathrooms have a tendency to sidestep polarizing hues in favor of pale neutrals and whites, which are refreshing and easy to live with.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, gray bathroom ideas in dark shades, including slate, are also popular for creating a cocooning effect.
Team this shade with luxurious Carrara marble fittings for a boutique-inspired hotel look.
What to consider? A dark bathroom must be accompanied by good natural daylight or artificial lighting. Bathrooms can be made cozy with dark colors, but they also need to be practical so that you can see clearly what you're doing, working with accent colors for gray will also create and added lift to the space.
3. Paint a bathtub
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This is one of the easiest bathroom paint ideas but can have the biggest impact.
'Adding wow factor to the bathroom is all about thinking outside the box,' explains Rob Whitaker, Fired Earth’s Creative Director.
Whether you choose bold colors or pattern, or move towards a more neutral shade, a painted bathtub can bring an elegant, contrasting note to a bathroom space. Here, the dark gray painted bathtub creates a beautiful contrast between the rustic, country bathroom atmosphere of florals and green painted walls.
4. Think in (pale) pink
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Introduce a dash of blush pink to your bathroom for a bold or barely-there effect. If you think pink is best suited to country schemes, you'd be wrong. Used in a subtle way, pink can look equally good in a modern bathroom.
Perfect for cool-feeling, light starved bathrooms, pale pink with a hint of yellow to it will add warmth without making the space feel enclosed.
A nod to the chevron trend (above) is made with a contrasting zigzag on plain curtains, while sleek fittings ensure that the decoration remains the focus.
Below, pink has been given an Art Deco appeal.
Few colors have enjoyed a more dramatic or unexpected reinvention than pink, with a range of pink room ideas becoming more and more popular for the home. Soft, versatile and subtle, it is adding a new layer of depth to minimal interiors and modernist furniture.
A natural partner to grays and soft whites, this is a shade that looks set to stay.
When decorating a pink room, pair the shade with accents of green and mirrored finishes for a modern bathroom that echoes an Art Deco chic interior.
5. Be bold with red bathroom paint
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Go for a daring look in your bathroom with strong color and geometric patterns. This bathroom wall idea features a claret-red painted wall decorated with white hexagon tiles set with red grout for a striking effect.
What to avoid with red bathroom ideas? Red on all four walls will be somewhat overpowering and on a practical level will cast a red-tone on your skin when you look in the mirror. Good natural daylight and bathroom lighting ideas with natural-daylight lightbulbs are a must with this color scheme.
The stand-alone, designer basin and mixer tap give the room ultra-cool character, while quirky accessories, such as this wave hand hook and a Moorish mother-of-pearl mirror, take the look East.
6. Take inspiration from nature
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On walls and cabinetry, this perennial hue can create a life-enhancing link with nature.
The huge variety of eye-catching paints in verdant shades is providing opportunity for strong new looks.
In soft shades, green bathrooms evoke a natural sense of calm and harmony, while bolder and darker tones provide individuality and depth. ‘Try walls of saturated color in paint or tiles,’ says Yousef Mansuri, Director of Design at C.P. Hart.
Pale greens are a better option for light-starved bathrooms, but avoid pale greens tinged with blue tones, which can feel cold and unwelcoming.
7. Warm up with earthy bathroom paint ideas
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Embrace natural pigments to turn up the heat in your bathroom scheme.
Alongside the mood for comfort comes the move towards warmer tones, including terracotta, rust, caramel and biscuit. Look out for paints in earthy colors that make the perfect antidote to cold and clinical.
Try contrasting them with brass taps and accessories to add definition. Untreated timber can also work well, this time by echoing the natural, warm mood.
8. Decorate in cool blue
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Paint walls blue for a refreshing bathroom scheme. Blue bathroom ideas combined with white might be associated with classic interiors but it is increasingly being used to add a crisp feel to contemporary schemes.
An additional ensuite bathroom offers an opportunity for more adventurous decorating, as shown here with the strong wall color and chequered flooring.
Echoing the palette of the bedroom scheme ensures a unified look. When decorating with blue, brilliant azure-blue walls will create a dramatic backdrop for a fresh white bathroom suite. Patrick O’Donnell, Farrow & Ball Brand Ambassador states, 'teal is an impactful bathroom shade against the standard white sanitary ware. Team with the blackest of greens or rich plum-tinged reds'.
9. Pick clashing tones for a dramatic effect
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Break up a scheme with a stripe of color in a contrasting tone to make a striking focal point on a large wall.
Go for something bright and punchy against a neutral wall to really stand out and bring your room to life.
Clashing colors can be a tricky art to perfect but when it’s done well it can totally transform your space. Choosing the colors within your décor is what gives a room character and reflects your personality, so think carefully about what you want your space to say about you.
When it comes to colorful bathroom ideas, as a general rule, avoid mixing in too many colors at once, as this can make a scheme appear cluttered or messy. At the same time, steer clear of having everything in perfectly matching shades.
It’s all about finding a balance, so play around with combinations and use the color wheel for inspiration until you find something you’re happy with.
10. Go for a tonal color scheme
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Use a combination of paint and decorative bathroom tile ideas to create a truly bespoke bathroom.
Paint really comes into its own when used alongside tiles in tonal colors.
Tonal colors are basically a variety of shades of one color, also known as tone-on-tone or monochromatic (not to be confused with monochrome).
Decorating with this color palette will result in a uniform scheme as it uses only different tones – both lighter and darker – of one color.
11. Evoke purity with a white on white bathroom paint scheme
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Decorating with white will always be timeless and an all-white scheme can make a real statement, great for master bathroom ideas.
Glamorous yet relaxed, mix up different tones of white for a fresh and airy feel. 'White also works well with brass accessories as it will allow them to stand out against the background,' explains color expert Judy Smith.
'This is also true for colored bathroom ceramics or accessories, painting the wall a light color will help them stand-out and be the focal point of the room.'
A white bathroom is more complex than you think. As there are no distractions every choice becomes critical.
Wood will warm up a white scheme as will marble, glass and ceramic accessories.
What is the best paint color for a small bathroom?
The same basic decorating rules apply here just like in any other room.
You’re likely to want to choose soothing, neutral shades for your small bathroom and inject a pop of color (a feature wall, vanity unit...) or choose a toning palette with differently weighted notes of the same color, or a harmonizing palette featuring different colors of a similar depth.
'White tends to be the main go-to color for a small bathroom,' says Judy Smith, Crown Paints Color Consultant.
'However, some people believe that all-white can be too clinical but having a lighter tone will open up the space and make it feel brighter especially if your bathroom lacks natural light.
'Bathrooms are often the smallest room in the house and a dark color can make it feel too closed in, unless you are lucky enough to have a large space with plenty of natural light.
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'When choosing the scheme for your ensuite, consider creating a sense of flow from your bedroom into the bathroom with a complementary scheme,' advises Helen Shaw, Benjamin Moore UK Director.
'This does not necessarily mean being too matchy, however picking out key colors works particularly well. Your ensuite should feel personal and have the same haven feeling as your bedroom.
'Soothing pastel shades or off-whites help to ensure the room feels relaxing while also maintaining a feeling of spaciousness due to the lightness of the colors.'
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What is the best paint color for a bathroom?
With so many to choose from, it can be hard to know the best paint color for a bathroom.
We all know bathrooms should be restful sanctuaries as well as utilitarian spaces, and a well-thought out decorative scheme will reflect both practical and aesthetic elements.
Current bathroom trends, including painted bathtubs, as well as walls and ceilings in bold colors, are making a splash in this room just as much as any other in the home, so make sure that yours isn’t neglected.
Break free of a staid design and add pops of color to your room with these bold and bright bathroom paint ideas.
Adding a bright hue to your bathroom will really lift your whole home, bringing this functional space into line with the rest of your decor. Or, if you prefer a chic and modern take on interiors, you can choose muted grays to complement your otherwise neutral bathroom color scheme.
Don’t forget that part of the beauty of paint is that, unlike tiles or wallpaper, you can give your room an update at a later stage.
‘Using paint means you can adapt to changing fashions,’ says Michelle Alcock, Director of Pride & Joy.
‘There is more opportunity than ever to paint the bathroom, or part of the bathroom, in whatever takes your fancy. A great way of keeping on trend is by painting a bold feature wall, then using accent colors on freestanding units and soap dispensers.'
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What paint can I use in the bathroom?
Due to the constant moisture that's often in the air, it's important to consider the type of paint used in the bathroom.
'When it comes to painting a bathroom, you need to be able to create proper ventilation in the room to avoid condensation peeling the paint and creating mold,' advises Rachel Martin, Merchandising Director at C.P. Hart .
'Always opt for an appropriate finish, such as eggshell, or other water-resistant types of paint. Crown offers a specialist bathroom paint range which is specially formulated with built-in anti-mold technology, ensuring bathroom walls look fresher and cleaner for longer.'
'If you’re feeling unsure about using bold tones or want to ensure you can future-proof your bathroom, you can always incorporate pattern and color in a variety of semi-permanent ways.
'Bright colored paint is a great way of using your walls to inject some tonal variation and can be easily updated when you like. This works particularly well with small cloakroom ideas, as well as in a larger, family bathroom.'
What is the most relaxing paint color for a bathroom?
As well as being a functional room, it should also be a calm space, so what is the most relaxing color for a bathroom?
Simple, white fixtures and fittings are timeless, but consider making an impact when it comes to surfaces such as walls, ceilings, floors, windows and counter tops.
High quality bathroom furniture adds a luxurious effect, but it is the background elements that really underpin the feel of the space and allow experimentation with color, texture and pattern.
‘Bathrooms can now be so much more than purely functional spaces,’ explains Yousef Mansuri, Head of Design at C.P. Hart . ‘More of our customers want to create an oasis of wellbeing at the heart of their home – somewhere that they can enjoy as a private retreat to de-stress and unwind.
'We call this trend “cocooning” because it’s a way for people to wrap themselves in comfort and a quiet sense of luxury.
'As well as simple luxuries like scented candles and a warm robe, cocooning is a mood that can be created with soothing paint colors, such as a palette of warm grays, taupes and off-whites.'
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38 Best Bathroom Paint Colors
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These popular shades will transform your space in no time.
By Monique Valeris and Mariah Thomas
Benjamin Moore
It's true: A fresh coat of paint can transform a bathroom in an instant. The only trick is picking a color! You could go for a timeless neutral to make a small bathroom feel bigger.
Or take your pick of classic hues, like black, burgundy and navy, which are brilliant for creating a moody feel. If you want an of-the-moment vibe, go for trendy paint colors that bring on the drama like "Very Peri," "Raccoon Fur," or Benjamin Moore's 2023 Color of the Year, Raspberry Blush.
Our list of best bathroom paint colors features a mix of popular and unexpected paint colors, designed to create the ultimate oasis to start and end your day right. We found energetic yellow and flirty pink to brighten guest bathrooms and powder rooms. Plus, we've sprinkled in a mix of elegant greens and stunning blues as well as subtle options such as Redend Point — Sherwin-Williams' 2023 Color of the Year.
Wherever your design sensibilities lie, you're guaranteed to find an attractive paint color below to complete your dream bathroom once and for all.
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Rich Red
For a cozy vibe, deck out your powder room in this deep red shade from Farrow & Ball.
The warm hue, called Preference Red, is particularly striking when paired with white accents and antique pieces.
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Electric Blue
This vibrant color works well in small bathrooms (vanities are perfect!), especially if your goal is to create a retro-inspired look. Pair the refreshing shade with wallpaper in a complementary pattern and cherry wood accents for a picture-perfect setup.
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Benjamin Moore
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Coral
The warm undertones of this coral pigment steal the show in this bathroom layout. Using the same color for the trim and moldings — a designer-approved trick — bring even more style to the space.
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Farrow & Ball
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Paean Black
Here's a pick for those who love charcoal colors but want an option that can make even more of an impact. This red-based black from Farrow & Ball is a no-fail choice for achieving a contemporary or bohemian vibe in a bathroom.
Temper the hue with white for visual contrast.
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A Beautiful Mess
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Peachy Pink
If you want to decorate your bathroom in a pretty shade of pink that doesn't feel overwhelming, go for a pale tone. Scatter the color throughout to add flair to a white space, such as your vanity or tub, and bask in how peaceful the room feels.
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Benjamin Moore
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Banana Yellow
A bright shade of yellow creates the illusion of light in any windowless bathroom. Pairing the color with white makes the overall room an uplifting oasis.
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Cool Blue
Muted blue paneling allows this California bathroom's upper wallpapered walls to shine. Layer the look with a mirror for added brightness.
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Playful Pink
Take inspiration from The Makerista and deck out your walls in a cheery pink shade, perfect for pairing with floral and checkered patterns.
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Indigo Blue
Cover your bathroom's upper walls in an indigo blue color, which can act as the perfect match for white subway and penny tiles. Don't forget to hang art!
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Raquel Langworthy
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Gray
It doesn't get more versatile than soft gray walls to ensure that your bathroom's decorative pieces, like a wooden ladder for towels, steal the show.
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Cody Ulrich
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Clean White
Short on space? Mirrors on top of white-washed siding does the trick. The reflections create a "window" on any wall, nipping that cramped feeling in the bud.
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Haris Kenjar
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Mauve
Wood panels boasting an attractive mauve shade give this petite bathroom a sophisticated flair.
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Milo Brown
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Teal
For an unexpected yet attractive design scheme, pair teal walls with a claw-foot tub in a brick red hue.
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Paul Dyer
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Rose Pink
Rose never looked so good! Take a cue from this design scheme and add pops of white to balance the eye-catching paint color.
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Annie Schlechter
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Griege
Consider this beige and gray combo your paint color superhero. It can do it all, from adding some depth to an all-white bathroom or acting as a neutral backdrop for an entire home.
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Mark Lund
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Powder Blue
Embrace a nautical vibe with powder blue walls that can easily bring a sense of calm to any bathroom.
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DAVID TSAY
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Dusty Blue
A cool gray-blue can liven up a stark white bathroom without going overboard on color. With the herringbone placement of the subway tile, this space is anything but ordinary.
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Jean Allsopp
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Powder Blue
Your walls aren't the only place ready for color.
Blue cabinetry (with a hint of violet!) refreshes a traditional cream backdrop.
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Pistachio
Annie Schlechter
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Ink
Wallpapered rooms deserve an upgrade too. Coat the ceiling with a shade too bold for a larger space — it's a risk that'll pay off, big time.
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Michael Graydon
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Lavender
Thanks to beautiful lavender walls, this bathroom is nothing short of luxurious. The white tub, windows and ceiling complement the soothing shade and create a welcoming atmosphere.
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Tan
A blend of neutrals, including tan and white, contributes to this bathroom's timeless appeal.
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Mustard
If you want to stick to an earthy color scheme that's visually appealing and works well with wood accents, consider a mustard-yellow shade.
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Mandi Gubler
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Hunter Green
Designer Mandi Gubler transformed a cookie-cutter bathroom into a boho haven with a gorgeous emerald statement wall, new tiling, fixtures and more for only $939! See more of the incredible transformation on her blog, Vintage Revivals.
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Deep Navy
Sometimes bolder is better. This dark navy shiplap brings serious drama to a powder room using just a can of paint.
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Peachy Pink
This bathroom may be pink, but it's all grown-up. The peachy hue brings a little playfulness and a touch of glam to a truly pretty vanity. See more of this space at A Beautiful Mess.
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LIZZIE ORME
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Stormy Blue
This true navy contrasts perfectly with the copper tub. Can't imagine painting your entire bathroom this dark? Stick to a statement wall instead.
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Lincoln Barbour
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Off White
A true eggshell is a no-fail paint color time and time again. The color brings warmth to the room without overpowering it.
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David A. Land
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Periwinkle
A little bit blue, a little bit purple, periwinkle is the perfect choice for a soothing space.
For a more grown-up take, find a shade that has just a touch of gray like this bathroom.
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Nathan Kirkman
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Black and White
Intense hues don't typically read "relaxing," but a trip to the dark side might be in order. Ebony adds an edge to traditional white subway tile, especially if you paint the trim too.
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70 Stunning Bathroom Decorating Ideas
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Painting the walls in the bathroom: how to paint the walls in the bathroom
The walls in the bathroom can be finished with tiles, mosaics, washable wallpaper, plastic panels, or paint.
Painting the walls in the bathroom is becoming more widespread and popular due to the fact that this option is cheap and provides a wide scope for the use of design, selection of colors, texture of the material, drawing a picture or an ornamental pattern.
Painted walls are one of the most economical bathroom finishes
Why you should paint your bathroom walls
Contents
- Why you should paint your bathroom walls
- The pros and cons of painted walls
- Decorative painting methods
- Which paints are suitable for finishing a bathroom
- Surface
- Glossy
- Color range
- Paints not recommended for use in the bathroom
- Video: real bathroom with painted walls
- Photo-ideas of painting walls in the bathroom
- The material is cheap and readily available. When processing the bathroom with tiles and painting - the last way will be cheaper and more convenient.
- Simplicity and convenience in use, ease in leaving. The coating is quite homogeneous, it is easy to care for it, periodically wiping the surface with a damp cloth or brush. It is not subject to significant contamination and is easily wiped off.
- The method of finishing by painting, provides sufficient scope for the implementation of all kinds of design ideas. If you have a certain talent, you can draw full-fledged paintings and panels indoors, using different shades of the entire color palette, applying ornaments, patterns and thematic drawings.
- Possibility of using specific and original decorative methods of painting, combining with other types of finishes: tiles, ceramic tiles, with elements and structures made of plastic, with other metal and ceramic materials.
- Less durable than tiles.
- Areas permanently exposed to water: showers, places near the sink, not recommended to be painted.
- Painted surface - more susceptible to mechanical stress.
- Changing the texture of the surface by applying acrylic paint over glass.
- Painting over decorative plaster, or combinations and combinations.
- Decorative painting with masking tape.
- No less impressive is the decorative finish of the bathroom with the help of screen painting.
- The use of paints with a relief texture of the material.
- Other original methods.
- acrylic;
- silicone;
- chlorinated rubber;
- alkyds;
- oil.
- Choosing colors and gloss
The most convenient method of proving the benefits of painting walls in the bathroom is to refute some of the persistent stereotypes and misconceptions that have developed regarding this finishing treatment of interior surfaces of rooms.
Pros and cons of painted walls
Finishing a bathroom with paint has its own particular advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Decorative painting methods
There are several ways to decorate walls, allowing you to fully express your creativity and embody the most daring creative ideas.
The embossed surface of the glass wall “withstands” several layers of paint without losing the pattern
The easiest and most convenient way. The drawing remains the same, but its texture and colors change. Looks interesting and unusual.
This way of finishing the walls is the best suited for decorating a bathroom in a classic style.
The combination of decorative plaster with coloring materials creates a unique, bright and harmonious ensemble.
Most often, water-repellent plaster, which includes silicate, is used to create a bathroom interior. This type of plaster is durable and has a long service life: from 30 to 50 years; is completely unaffected by water, and completely harmless to health. Also used plaster, based on mineral compounds or acrylic materials.
Masking tape limits individual areas that are painted in different colors. This coloring technique is suitable for creating both simple and complex geometric patterns
This method allows you to apply various geometric lines: circles, squares, strict graphic ornaments. The lines come out smooth and do not blur. It is carried out as follows: first we paint the surface, then, at the place where the line is supposed to be drawn, masking tape is glued. On top of it, with an additional layer, paint of a different color or shade is applied. After it dries, the tape is removed. The transition of colors, depending on the applied style, can be made sharp or smooth.
The technology is very simple - first, the wall is covered with a base layer of paint, and then the desired decorative pattern is applied through the stencil.
Any texture can be created on relief paint with a hard brush
Beautiful, durable, resistant to moisture and mechanical stress material. An additional advantage of using this type of dye is the leveling of the surface with its help. The disadvantage is a significantly higher cost. It is applied with special brushes or a paint roller, allowing you to create original, spectacular patterns and drawings.
What colors are suitable for bathroom decoration
Moisture resistance, vapor permeability, resistance to fungal diseases and mold, safety for life, compliance with the style of the interior - these are the main conditions that must be met when deciding: how to paint the walls in the bathroom instead of tiles.
Water-based dyes based on micropolymer compounds diluted with water are the most widely used. They are low cost, durable, resistant to moisture and temperature.
Among the "water-based" latex acrylic paints are the most common, having good resistance to water.
The water-based paints actually used can be divided into several types:
Silicone mixtures are at the top of the ranking of the most expensive paints. They belong to the type of vapor-permeable compositions, therefore they are almost ideal for “damp” walls
Not all of these species are recommended for use. It is most preferable to use water-based acrylic and silicone paints for baths, which, upon evaporation, form a strong, moisture-resistant and bactericidal protective film on the surface. Dries quickly and doesn't have a strong smell. They do not contain toxic materials.
Any paint must be thoroughly mixed before use
Choice of color and gloss
The main factors when choosing a matt or glossy gloss are: the size of the room and the design of the situation, the possibility of its harmonious combination with the style.
Matt surface
Matt gloss is most often used when painting walls in spacious rooms. It is less bright, but more versatile. Smoothes and blurs the outlines of the bathroom, makes the room more comfortable and contributes to its visual reduction. Matte walls go well with classic interior styles, pastel colors and smooth lines.
Matte French Provence bathroom walls
Applying a matt finish to the walls hides uneven surfaces and various surface defects.
Glossy surface
Looks more impressive, but even small wall irregularities, spots and stains are especially noticeable on glossy surfaces. A room with a glossy sheen requires a lot more effort to keep it in decent condition.
Perfectly harmonizes with such interior styles as: modern, minimalism, expressionist trends. It is appropriate to use glossy paints in rooms with large mirror surfaces.
Gloss on the walls will correct the imperfections of the room and make the bathroom space visually larger
Glossy paints are less susceptible to mechanical stress than matte paints.
Color range
When deciding what and how to paint the walls in the bathroom, the choice of color is extremely important, since its influence on the psychosomatic state of a person is undeniable.
The most common colors associated with the sea and sea waves in the design of the bath: various shades of blue and green. This color promotes peace and has a calming, relaxing effect.
Pleasant turquoise color of the walls will remind you of holidays and rest at the sea
Green color of the walls will bring freshness and summer mood into the interior
If the room is small, designers recommend using colors in the light spectrum, as they expand its visual perception.
But you should not use exclusively white colors - this can lead to associations that are not entirely pleasant. White color - it is necessary to dilute with warmer and gentle shades or combine with bright decor elements.
White is a versatile color for small bathrooms
Red and white combination will appeal to lovers of bright and rich interiors
Contrasting colors are often used in spacious bathrooms. This technique is used to give greater emphasis to individual elements of the room, to highlight and delimit zonal boundaries. The shower cabin in aggressive colors looks impressive against the background of a wall painted in calm, pastel colors.
Different colors can be used to zone the space or emphasize individual functional areas
Depending on the style, it is acceptable to use dark colors, up to black, but at the same time, proportions must be strictly maintained.
Gray walls look good in a fairly spacious bathroom, against which white fixtures stand out
Paints that are not recommended for painting in a bathroom
- Do not use emulsions containing PVA in rooms with high humidity! When interacting with water, this material becomes unsafe for the body.
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