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Hey, Besties!
If you've been following our journey at the Kay House Reno, you know we've had to get creative with some of our design choices. Today, I'm diving into a project that turned a plain, builder-grade bathroom vanity into a statement piece: textured spray paint countertops!
The Challenge: A Basic Bathroom Vanity
We had to keep the existing bathroom vanity for reasons I'll delve into in a future post. While it was in good shape, it lacked that "wow" factor I crave in my designs. It was time for an upgrade!
The Inspiration: A Pinterest Discovery
As someone constantly scrolling through Pinterest for inspiration, I stumbled upon a pin about textured spray-painted countertops. Intrigued, I clicked over and discovered a whole new world of possibilities. But the question remained: would this work in real life?
The Experiment: A Small Vanity Makeover
I decided to test this out on our small vanity. Its compact size made it the perfect candidate for a trial run. Here's how we transformed it:
Step 1: Surface Preparation
- What We Did: Removed the sink and lightly sanded the laminate surface. Wiped it clean to ensure a smooth painting process.
Step 2: Area Preparation
- What We Did: Taped paper around the edges and covered the sink with thick plastic to prevent spray paint splatter.
Step 3: The Painting Process
- What We Used: Rust-Oleum American Accents® Stone Spray Paint
- What We Did: Applied several light coats, building up the texture. Patience is critical here; let each coat dry before applying the next.
Step 4: The Finishing Touch
- What We Used: Triple-thick polyurethane
- What We Did: Applied several coats until the surface was smooth. For a more durable finish, consider investing in a heavier top coat.
The Verdict: A High-End Look for Less!
I couldn't be happier with the results! The textured spray paint gave the countertop a luxurious feel without breaking the bank. In fact, I loved it so much that we applied the same technique to our master bath vanity!
Final Thoughts
This project proves that you can transform even the most basic elements in your home with some creativity and elbow grease. Stay tuned for more Kay House Reno updates and DIY adventures!
You've inspired me to try this! I just purchased everything I need... we have an an old 1894 farmhouse and I've been doing a lot of home diy projects to spruce things up before we can replace them down the road. I had previously covered the bathroom vanity with contact paper... which didn't hold up to 3 kiddos and a husband. Your post inspired me to paint it!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that I inspired you! Because this was for a house we flipped & sold, I can't tell you how well the countertops held up but they looked really good when we did them. Good luck & let me know how it turns out!
DeleteDid you find that the top coat changed the color of the spray paint?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. I think it just made it shine more & look like granite. It may have darkened just a little but I don't remember a dramatic change.
DeleteHello I am looking to do my counertops. How many cans for your project? How long did it take to dry between coats? Did you lightly sand between coats? I have seen with different products they do. I like the fact it's not as many steps as some of the countertop kits
ReplyDeleteI think this project took maybe 2 cans? It was a really small countertop. Because this was for our flip house & we had multiple projects going at once, we didn't really time the drying process. We just made sure each layer was completely dry before adding the next. Sorry I can't be more helpful!
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