Bathroom Vanity


  Potential buyers will value a home with bathrooms that are fresh and clean. You will impress everyone with a vanity that looks brand new.

What you need:

  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer in a color close to your topcoat color
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint
  • Screwdriver
  • Newspaper or drop cloth
  • Mild detergent
  • Medium grit sandpaper
  • Lint free rag

How and How Long:

  1. Remove cabinet doors and drawers from hinges and frames.
  2. Remove hardware, including knobs, pulls and hinges from cabinet doors and drawers.
  3. Cover and mask off any areas you do not want to paint to protect from overspray.
  4. If possible, take doors and drawers outside or to a well-ventilated area to paint. (Note: Also cover your work surface here to protect it from overspray.)
  5. All pieces to be pained should be clean, dull and dry.
  6. If painting inside, make sure room is well ventilated by opening windows and/or doors.
  7. Following the instructions on the can, apply the primer first, using several light coats versus one heavy coat. If paint is applied too heavily, it may run or drip. If this happens, sand smooth and reapply primer. Let dry.
  8. Following the instructions on the can, apply several light coats of Indoor/Outdoor paint.
  9. Let cabinets dry completely before reinstalling doors, drawers and hardware.

Approximate project time: 2 - 3 hours.

What it Costs:

Approximate cost is $20 - $25 (depending on the number of doors and drawers you need to paint).