Trying to find out exactly how to prepare small bathroom for painting by myself?

like taping andwhat i need to do before painting so it will look niceTrying to find out exactly how to prepare small bathroom for painting by myself?
We just recently redone both our bathrooms, and this is what we did: Put a plastic drop cloth on the toilet, sink, tub, and floor to protect from splatters. We removed the light fixtures (but we were replacing those anyway). Remove towel bars, toilet paper dispenser, and light switch plates. As far as taping all the trim, we didn't have any luck with that~ it was just a waste of time and some spots the paint still ran under the tape. I suggest getting a good quality angled trim paint brush and a steady hand and eye. Start out with a less visible spot until you get the hang of it and if your using water based paint, keep a damp rag nearby to wipe of any paint you may get on the trim. We also removed the heat/vent from the ceiling and painted the ceiling first.





Have fun! After your bathroom is redone, you can sit back on the ';throne'; and admire your hard work! LOLTrying to find out exactly how to prepare small bathroom for painting by myself?
';flutterinbut'; offers a great answer. In addition, be sure to clean the walls well before painting. Dirt and grime tend to accumulate on bathroom walls due to the humidity generated by your shower and/or bath. Also, many bathrooms were painted with semigloss paint in the past in order that they could be easily cleaned. If that is the case in your bath, you might want to very lightly sand the painted walls in order the new paint will stick to the ';tooth'; of the old paint. Don't forget to wipe away any sanding dust before painting.





Good luck with your painting project.
The two people who answered before me had really good suggestions. I just wanted to add to what they said.





When you are painting, it usually helps if you use a primer, especially if you are covering over a dark color with a light one, or if you are covering a light color with a dark one (in this case you would need a tinted primer). This way you will have to use less coats of paint, saving you time and money.





They actually make mildew resistant paint. I would HIGHLY suggest you use this in your bathroom... thats what we painted our bathroom with. It doesn't cost much more than regular paint and it is really worth it.





If you currently have mold/mildew on your walls, clean them with a mixture of 1 part bleach 1 part water to kill the mold and remove it from the wall.





Along with an angled brush, you may want to use a very small paint brush, like the tiny craft paint brushes the size of a pencil. These are really good at getting along the edges..... even better than an angled brush, especially if you are new to cutting in. I hope this helps and happy painting!