VANITY
FLAIR
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SpDe_
cial
Before
USE SPECIALTY PAINT
TO UPDATE A WETROOM WORKHORSE
Tools & materials
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afety equipment (mask,
ear and eye protection)
n Drop sheet
n Screwdriver or drill
with driver bit
n Microfibre cloths
n Paint stirrer
n Mini tray with disposable
liners
n 4mm-nap mini microfibre
roller with spare covers
n Preloved vanity unit
n Painter’s tape
n Sugar soap wipes
n Laminate primer
n Laminate paint (our
colour is Dulux Domino)
n Plastic wrap
n Laminate sealer
DIY
TOOLKIT
Mondella ‘Rumba’ WELS 5-star
6L/min tall basin mixer in Matt
Black, $169, I/N: 0249206
1 Lay a drop sheet over your
work area. Remove the vanity’s
drawers and doors, unscrewing
the hinges and handles with a
screwdriver. Mask any hardware
that can’t be removed with
painter’s tape. Tip: For a
mounted vanity, mask around
the wall and cover the floor
with a drop sheet.
2 Using sugar soap wipes,
clean the vanity all over
to remove grease, dirt and
dust. Wipe dry with a clean
microfibre cloth. Tip: Wipe
over the roller covers to be
used with a clean, damp
microfibre cloth to remove
any debris and loose fibres.
3 Apply specialty primer with
a mini microfibre roller and
leave to dry thoroughly. If the
original surface is still visible,
repeat for a second coat.
Tip: For drawers, prime and
paint the fronts and around
the edges. For cabinet doors,
prime and paint both sides.
4 Apply two coats of specialty
paint with a clean roller,
leaving to dry after each,
sealing the roller in plastic
wrap between coats to prevent
it drying out. Tip: Paint each
section, then smooth over the
surface again in one direction
with the semi-dry roller.
5 Prepare specialty sealer
by following the package
instructions, pouring in the
additive and stirring well.
Using a clean mini roller, apply
the sealer and leave to dry
overnight, then repeat for a
second coat, again leaving
to dry thoroughly.
6 Use a screwdriver to reattach
the handles and hinges,
and reinstall the drawers and
doors. Note: This paint method
can be used on laminate,
melamine or timber and
doesn’t require sanding.
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1 Uni-Pro ‘Little Ripper’ 4mm
nap 100mm microfibre mini
roller set, $8.25, I/N: 0022470.
2 Dulux ‘Renovation Range’
deep base cabinet doors
paint in Satin, $86.50/1L,
I/N: 0116473, primer,
$69.90/1L, I/N: 0116494, and
clear coat sealer in Satin,
$79.90/1L, I/N: 0116488.
3 Selleys ‘Sugar Soap’ wall
cleaning wipes, $5.50/pack
of 25, I/N: 1210330. Some
products are not available
at all Bunnings stores, but
may be ordered.
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Keep in mind…
See our handy step-by-step video for transforming this
vanity unit: bunnings.com.au/update-a-vanity-with-paint
Watch it!
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Always paint in a well-ventilated
area, covering the surrounding
area with a drop sheet.
n Dispose of paint equipment and
empty containers responsibly,
recycling where possible, and never
pour leftover paint down the drain.
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Project and styling Samantha Pointon. Photography Michelle Holden.
Project editing Natasha Dickins. Paint colours may vary on application.
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