Refinishing your Bathroom Vanity Cabinets
When embarking on a bathroom renovation project, many homeowners overlook the fact that they are bound by a strict budget. When the majority of these homeowners discover their recklessness, it is often far too late. While it would be nice to for all of us to posses a budget void of any restrictions, the truth of the matter is that all of us at some point are limited by our financial standing. In the world of bathroom renovations, there is no need to fear a small budget. In this article, we will be looking at one of the many options homeowners have for sprucing up their bathroom – refinishing their bathroom vanity cabinets.
Bathroom vanity cabinets act as the centerpiece for a bathroom. It is from these cabinets that a bathroom derives its character. Thus, homeowners need to take every step imaginable to ensure that their bathroom vanity makes a bold impression. Since many of us reside in older homes, we tend to have vanity cabinets that make a less than remarkable impression. Fortunately, with a bit of elbow grease, we can get these bathroom vanity cabinets looking new and hip.
Before we can begin to refinish a bathroom vanity, we need to determine what type of material it’s constructed out of. Older vanities are typically made of solid wood, and are thus candidates for refinishing. If you happen to find that your particular vanity is made of laminated particle board, you will be unable to refinish it. You should instead consider replacing it with a pre-built vanity.
Once you’ve verified that your vanity is made of wood, it’s time you take a trip down to your local home improvement store. While there, you need to pickup varying grades of sandpaper (starting at 220 Grit), a wood stain or paint, and some safety gear (respirator mask and goggles). If you want to cut down the sanding time, you can also choose to purchase some paint thinner. Be sure to ask a nearby store associate whether the paint you selected is appropriate for the material your bathroom vanity is constructed of.
After you’ve purchased all your materials and assembled them together, it’s time we get to work. Begin by sanding (or applying paint thinner if you purchased mineral spirits) to the vanity. If you’re planning to apply a stain, remove all the paint and sand the wood up to the appropriate grit (as indicated by the stain’s manufacturer). If you’re instead applying paint, sand the wood to the appropriate grit. Don’t worry about sanding all the way through the old paint. Once the sanding process is completed, clean off the bathroom vanity with a moist rag and allow it to dry. Once dry, you can begin applying either the stain or the paint. Be sure to open any nearby windows as paint gives off toxic fumes. When the painting/staining process is wrapped up, you should have a beautifully refinished bathroom vanity!
We applaud your efforts in searching for a cost-effective way to give your bathroom a face lift. Refinishing your bathroom vanity cabinets will bring about a magnificent change in the appearance of your bathroom. We wish you luck in your refinishing endeavor and hope you enjoy the end outcome.