My Bathroom - Before and After Rag Painting

It's finally finished!! And I am SOOOO happy! Honestly, I think my bathroom suddenly became classy overnight! So you will know what I mean here is the before picture.



I removed a cabinet that was DESPERATELY needed but it was blocking the light and making it very cramped and dark.

The existing paint was a cream color but it was in flat paint and showing dirt terribly and just needed painted.


I took a dark brown paint and slapped it on paying special attention to the corners and edges of the walls because you really want painted edges.

Then you take a bucket of water and wet your rag - I just used an old hand towel I had - to the point of wetness that you would be using to wipe down your counters or something - just NOT drippy! And don't worry about changing your water - it doesn't matter if it's dirty. You may want to wear plastic gloves or at least take off your rings - because they will get grossly covered in paint - like mine did. 


Right after slapping the paint on, use bouncing/swirling motions to blend the paint and cover the wall. By playing with it you can tell how to make it look good. It was WAY easier than I thought it would be!! I have always been intimidated by painting techniques but trust me this was EASY!


Here is what it looked like before and after paint - doesn't it look AMAZING??? I think so! 



Before and After Pics so you can compare! 


I bought an etagere for above the toilet to replace the cabinet for storage - it actually helps a TON! 


A closer picture of the painting technique! 
Oh and another tip that I wish I knew - Paint tape paint tape paint tape! Trust me - painting with a rag is a LOT harder to keep contained and now I'll need to paint my ceiling because the rag kept getting the ceiling - no biggie just would have been nice to know :0) 

Have you done this paint technique before?

In HIS Grip, 
               




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11 comments:

  1. so pretty! That makes a huge difference :)

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  2. i like it! a new coat of paint (especially the right kind of paint!) makes a huge difference. our bathrooms have flat paint on the walls, and you can see everything, including little tiny drops from the curl spray i use on my hair. and whoever painted over the wallpaper didn't use painter's tape either...so we have brown paint on our baseboards, doorframes, etc. thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. It looks beautiful! I am always in awe what paint can do! My bathroom looks similar but there is a strip of 2 similar browns.

    Enjoy your bathroom!!

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  4. Oh my goodness I love it! What a difference it makes!! I wish I could paint - I live in military housing so I don't. But hopefully someday I can. :)

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  5. I love it, Ann!! Thanks for teaching us how to get the same look!

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  6. Love Story part 2...Too Cute! Bathroom, SO CUTE!!! Good Job!!!

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  7. I love this! I can't wait until I have my own bathroom I can do this too!

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  8. Ann, I love it. Now I am going to have to try it. Thanks a LOT!!!! You did a wonderful job!! I love you lots! :-) Connie

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  9. What a lovely difference. Incredible, friend. Love it.

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