Does anyone want to help me decide on paint colors for my bathroom?

1 Answer

Answer :

answer:Yes, you can do an off white with white trim. I used an off white, light almond color once in an apartment, it was a Behr’s paint, I wish I remembered the name of the color. You could mistake it for white, until you put it up against white, I had white trim in that apartment, and it looked great. My husband’s family used it in their houses after seeing mine. I used egg shell paint for the walls, which I recommend at minimum for a bathroom in terms of gloss. I was in a model home that used a dark taupe and pastry bag white combination that I really liked.

Related questions

Description : Can you paint over bathroom tiles successfully?

Last Answer : I never heard of painting tiles. Retiling will aways be the better option. I would think that paint will only last so long if you use the right paint.

Description : Is there a kind of paint or wallpaper for a bathroom that won't peel due to steam/moisture?

Last Answer : I saw something on trading spaces the other day about one kind of paint that's better for bathrooms, I want to say it was latex paint, but I'm not 100% sure on that. I'll google around and get back to you.

Description : Ideas for paint color in bathroom?

Last Answer : My friend just got his bathroom done. His bathroom is based on a bay. He painted it light blue and painted a opened window on the the back side of the room. He also painted little sailing boats on the walls.

Description : Should I paint the light colors of a room first or the dark colors first?

Last Answer : Probably depends upon how much of each color and where you’re going to use them. Generaly speaking, it’s best to paint the light colors first, since they are relatively easy to cover over if need be.

Description : Anyone recently have a bathroom remodeled? How much of an investment should I expect?

Last Answer : Yes – that sounds like a good deal to me.

Description : Basement in an 1850's home (with an older bathroom - clawfoot tub and all). Why a bathroom in the basement?

Last Answer : Could be for the servants. Or whoever else is down there.

Description : If I were to install glass mosaic tile over new bathroom vanity/sink, would I install the tile first and then put the vanity in or put the vanity in and then tile the backsplash?

Last Answer : It would be much easier to put the tile in around the vanity. Otherwise, you’d have to know the exact height of the vanity to get the tile at the right height. Cutting the tiles is the hardest part of the DIY project. Good luck.

Description : Can I wallpaper a bathroom?

Last Answer : Unless it’s special made for bathrooms I’d guess no. Hopefully a better answer will come along :)

Description : Is it normal to put crown molding in a non-master bathroom?

Last Answer : I rarely see bathrooms with moldings, whether they’re master or not. Both of mine don’t have any, neither do any that I can remember. But if your mum wants to do it, why not do it, it’s not like some bathroom czar will come and give you a fine for doing it :D

Description : When you have work done in your home do you have a problem w/ the construction workers using your bathroom?

Last Answer : I prefer they ask first, but I don’t mind so long as they are neat. Now if they pee on the floor or leave grime in the sink, I’d be a little annoyed and mention it.

Description : Hamster chewed on my bathroom door, what can I do to fix it?

Last Answer : answer:Is your issue solely an aesthetic one, ie you don't like the appearance of the little nibbler marks or is there (which I doubt) actual structural damage to the door? Chances of ... store employee would be happy to answer any specific questions regarding wood putties and paints in the store.

Description : Will I still be to code if I don't have a vent fan in my bathroom?

Last Answer : I have a feeling that it depends on whether there is a window in the room. But I'm not sure.

Description : any tips on re-grouting bathroom shower tiles?

Last Answer : Getting the old grout out is the worst. I bought a dremmel tool with a special attachment for removing grout. It takes a while, but it works. I've completely stopped using sanded grout cause I've ... already has the sealer included in the mix (I'm sorry, I've completely forgotten what it's called)

Description : Bathroom renovation ideas?

Last Answer : I have done a lot of kitchen and bath remodels because my husband is a contractor. What we usually do is start with the thing we are not changing. Are you replacing the cabinets? the tile or counter ... I would hate to find out you made a big mistake after you have tiled and have a pretty bathroom!

Description : DIY a wall that was scraped and now has bits of paint and paster help?

Last Answer : Use textured paint if you must but I would just skim it myself. If it doesn’t work as you planned no harm is done.

Description : Is it advisable to prime walls before painting even though they have a previously applied covering of paint?

Last Answer : No, just wipe them down to clean them. The primary function of primer is to seal the drywall or wood so it won't absorb the more expensive paint. Priming an already painted surface only helps if the ... is very dark, and you're painting it a much lighter color, as it starts to lighten it up.

Description : Safest way to remove latex paint?

Last Answer : What material is the substrate? The easiest thing is probably just to repaint.

Description : What's a reasonable price for good glow-in-the-dark paint?

Last Answer : I don’t know how much the paint costs but I’d sure like to see your bathroom.

Description : How do I perfectly match the paint on my wall?

Last Answer : answer:You could take some paint along to a specialist paint store and see if they can match it? I think if you can get even a small piece of paint, they may be able to do this. I would ring up Lowes (I don’t know this store) and ask them how much paint they would need.

Description : How do I stop stains from seeping through paint primer?

Last Answer : Not sure, but I think Kilz (yes, that’s the product name) might work.

Description : Do you have any experience with the EPA RRP Lead Paint Rules & Regulations?

Last Answer : Like asbestos, encapsulating seems to be the cheapest way to deal with it. (paint over it.) If you want to remove it there is a whole procedure for avoiding disbursement, protecting workers, clean ... . If you want to do it yourself you might want to hire an industrial hygienist as a consultant.

Description : What's the best way to paint a ceiling?

Last Answer : Can you just hire a professional and be done with it? The thought of painting ceilings, textured ceilings, makes my ass twitch. I think you could use a sprayer but you'd have to spray at an angle from more ... up. For sure wait until the roof is finished,or you'll end up with it all to do again.

Description : What's the best color to paint a room with a slanted ceiling?

Last Answer : beige or lite sunny yellow

Description : Can you add something to flat laytex paint to make it semi gloss?

Last Answer : i think the proper way to do this is have them mix it in for you at the paint store. other wise it wont be mixed right.

Description : What color paint would you suggest for the trim of our house?

Last Answer : Well in Galveston, TX there is a Hot Pink House and a rainbow-colored house and both have practically become tourist attractions. I would think Pink trim would “Pop”, right.

Description : Outdoor paint for wooden surface in strong/vibrant colours?

Last Answer : answer:How tall, how long and wide, and how visible from street is the fence? Do you have brightly coloured blooms in your garden that you can echo? Or would too many strong pure tones ... polyurethane. And word has it that the old-fashioned milk paint is indistructable. Might be expensive, however.

Description : Is there a Home Remedy to eliminate or dissipate paint odor?

Last Answer : answer:Why would you want to dissipate it? Seriously though- knowing not everyone is an artist who enjoys the smell of paint- airing out is the best method. Sprays mask it but in reality the fumes need to ... fresh paint is not in the direct path of the fan so it does not blow dust onto the surface.

Description : Vinyl siding and trim paint question.

Last Answer : AsktheBuilder recommends cleaning it first, then using thinned oil-based paint as a first coat, and then apply a finish coat of paint.

Description : If I want to run a gas line to a kitchen, who needs to do it?

Last Answer : I got a plumber to do mine, when I already had gas into the house. Call your regular guy, he can steer you to the right party if he can’t do it himself.

Description : I want to make some house improvements for my grandma. I'm afraid I can overlook some dangers/ discomforts. What are the most important changes that I can make?

Last Answer : answer:Prevent falls and tripping. Remove throw rugs and electric cords on the floor, make sure there is good lighting for night trips to bathroom. Assistance rails beside toilet and in bath tub ... Medical alert system for $35 to $70 per month would alert authorities for a medial emergency. Welcome

Description : Can you help me figure out a way to organize my stud earrings?

Last Answer : How about getting a jewelry roll? I use one of them for my earrings and rings and works nicely. You can hide it into a drawer and the jewelry stay well organized. If you can’t afford to buy one and you are good with handcrafting, you can make one yourself, they are pretty easy to make.

Description : Can you help me with my home-improvement project?

Last Answer : I would assume that you could bring the faucet and adapter to something along the likes of ACE hardware and someone there could help you find just the right thing but I’m not an expert in that particular field…

Description : Can anyone give me info on how to correct a bad woodstaining job?

Last Answer : Get out the sandpaper once again.

Description : Can anyone tell me from his own experience how well these wall decals/stickers work?

Last Answer : I covered my toddler’s room with them – super easy to put up, they stay up and peel off easily – I got them from all over the internet, can’t remember now.

Description : Getting rid of catalogues---a question on identity/addresses... help! (Details follow.)

Last Answer : It never occurred to me, but if you’re a really cautious person, you have to do that. It may not be what you’d do; but she won’t feel comfortable unless it’s done. You’re a good friend to help.

Description : Help! My shower won't turn off!

Last Answer : If you can find the shut off valve for the house you could do that but then you wouldn’t have water anywhere. I’d fill up a couple of buckets and then shut the water off to house and call a plumber.

Description : What are contractors favorite apps that help their business?

Last Answer : Not a contractor myself, but working in cabinet and toys making. I have a spirit level and protractor app and have used them both a few times. More to get a global idea…, i used physical tools to be really sure.

Description : Ideas for filling a space in my kitchen. Help?

Last Answer : You need to have room to open the refrigerator door so I would stick with a plant.

Description : Needing help connecting a ground cable...

Last Answer : I am not a licensed electrician. Here are the legal disclaimers: Might cause nausea; Your mileage may vary; Past perfromanceis not an assurance of future performance. Ok got it? Usually the cold water pipe is a ... also buy ground rods at Lowe's and pound them in if you don't have a water line.

Description : Anyone here have experience with purchasing a central air system for their house? If so, I need some advice about getting quotes, etc.

Last Answer : I have a two story house (in North Carolina), each floor has it's own A/C system, the main floor has ducting underneath the floor and the second floor has ducting over the ceiling, the upstairs connects ... and shut off sooner and less air is cleaned by filters. You can have too much A/C tonnage!

Description : Has anyone tried Rust-oleum Deck Restore or Olympic Rescue It?

Last Answer : answer:I just this week used the Rustoleum Deck Restore 10X on my 20+ year-old wooden deck that was falling apart. Chunks of wood missing, splinters, etc. It was about two-years overdue for a scrape and paint ... on it. Definitely need a cool, dry stretch of weather for it. PS: I am in the NE.

Description : Has anyone refaced their kitchen cabinets?

Last Answer : Man have I! In several houses. My husband and I just counted it up yesterday and we have done 22 complete remodels since we have been married! That doesn't count the apartments but it does count some ... faces is a waste to me. If the doors and drawers are icky chances are the boxes are too.

Description : Does anyone have a solution for the creeping of the fitted sheet?

Last Answer : Are you a thrasher while you sleep? If so, there’s no solution but to remake the bed every morning.

Description : Anyone know how to install interior low voltage recessed lighting?

Last Answer : answer:When I looked into this a couple of years (I ultimately decided NOT to use the low voltage stuff) I was told that it was not advisable to put the transformer into the wall. The reasoning (what I ... to replace it. We didn't talk ceilings, because I was turned off from the risk at that point.

Description : Has anyone ever been in a class action suit or know what to do?

Last Answer : Contact the law firm representing the action.

Description : Has anyone ever filed a class action claim or warranty claim against Certainteed Organic Shingles or Masonite Siding?

Last Answer : Roofing manufacturers are very anal about how to apply their product. It will say so on the bundle wrapper (that roofers never read). If the contractor who applied that roof did one tiny thing wrong, one ... you can but that probably is impossible depepnding on who that was. It wasn't you was it?

Description : Anyone have Caesarstone countertops?

Last Answer : I don’t have any personal experience, but Silestone (anothere quartz brand) is supposed to be fantastic and I have not heard anything negative. I’m interested to see the responses you get. Thanks for asking this question.

Description : Does anyone know the cost (estimate) to install central air conditioning in an older two story house?

Last Answer : We installed central air in a 1920s house about 10 years ago. The heating is steam so they didn't have vents to go through. They went down from the attic and put the tubing in the walls and ... ceilings. It cost about $7,000 for the installation. If you have more questions, feel free to ask.

Description : Anyone know of a skunk repellent?

Last Answer : answer:Try fox urine (can be bought from hardware stores) or moth balls, both are natural and non-lethal. We have a similar problem with skunks burrowing under our house (no foundation, old post-and-beam ... soil and lots of grass and can see them foraging right at dusk). Good luck with that ;)

Description : Can someone tell me which adhesive glue is the best for crafts and do it yourself projects?

Last Answer : answer:You need different kinds of glue for different jobs and materials. You are not going to find a all in one glue that is worth its salt. For plastic I would go with rubber cement, for gems or ... of glue you can buy, as it would have long crushed any competition, just on word of mouth alone.