Bathrooms or small guest toilets are often considered difficult spaces to renovate, but one thing that can change the bathroom's look without a massive renovation is paint. Yes, you can paint bathrooms and small toilets – and often surprisingly easily.

Painting offers an affordable change to a small downstairs guest toilet and at the same time impresses guests with a stunning transformation! A change made by painting often leaves budget for other things, so you might also update other small space decor at the same time. Since our paints dry quickly, this kind of change is fast and often possible to do yourself. 

Can you paint a bathroom? Yes, you can.

Often the first question is: "Can a wet area really be painted by yourself?" The answer is yes – as long as the surface is suitable. If your bathroom has painted panels, paneling, or plastic surfaces, you can easily refresh its look with paint.

But painting tiles is surprisingly easy as long as you choose the right paint product and prepare the surface carefully. With proper priming, you can give tiles a new shade without tiling or demolition work. The result is neat, durable, and significantly more affordable than tiling.

Our ceramic tile paints officially tested by the manufacturer include the wall paint series and the Al Fresco series. 

For example, the Frenchic paint series Al Fresco is suitable for many surfaces and is moisture resistant, low odor, and safe even for small spaces in the home.

If you're interested and want to see what others have painted, join our FB group, where you can see our customers' bathroom transformations.

Which shade would suit the bathroom?

Colors have a huge impact in the bathroom. The space is often desired to be calming and clean, yet personal. A well-chosen shade can make a small space feel luxurious – like your own tiny spa.

🖌 Light green: “Wise Old Sage”

This natural green brings to mind gray-furred sage and a peaceful atmosphere. Works perfectly alongside wood tones, light gray, and white. A light, Gustavian shade and also stunning on panels. 

🖌 Timeless beige: “Cool Beans”

This light and cool soft beige shade is an excellent choice for the bathroom when aiming for a calm and cohesive whole. Cool Beans brings natural elegance and timelessness to the space without the result feeling heavy or dark. It works great on the wall of both small and large bathrooms – especially if you want to create a more spacious, harmonious look with a touch of cozy softness.

The bathroom tiles and paneled ceiling in the picture are painted with a smoky green, Steaming Green shade, from the wall paint series.

🖌 Dramatic darkness: “Blackjack”

If you dare, a dark color can work wonders. Black or nearly black shades bring luxury, especially when golden or brass details are added to the space.

Light, space, and atmosphere – how to choose the right shade

You should choose the bathroom shade based on how much natural light the space gets and the kind of atmosphere you want to emphasize:

• For a dark bathroom, we recommend light, warm shades that open up the space.

• For a spacious and bright bathroom, you can also choose a bolder, darker shade.

• If you're unsure, start with one wall or even painting the cabinet under the sink – even a small change makes a big difference!

💡 Tip: Test the shade on a small area and observe it at different times of the day. Lighting significantly affects the shade, especially in a small space.

Painting tips for the bathroom

Since the bathroom is a special space, a few things should be considered before picking up the brush:

1. Clean the surface thoroughly. Remove all grease, silicone, and soap residues to ensure proper paint adhesion.

2. Lightly sand the surface, if it is glossy – this helps the paint adhere better.

3. Use moisture-resistant paint, such as Frenchic Al Fresco or the wall paint series.

4. Let the paint dry properly after the painting day for at least 48 hours before careful use.

5. Avoid steam cleaning, disinfectants, or other strong cleaning agents on painted surfaces. 
   
6. Read the instructions for painting tiles before a larger project at this link.

Where are Frenchic paints not suitable? 

• Frenchic paints are not suitable for areas with standing water, such as bathtubs, sinks, showers, or saunas. 
  
• We do not recommend Frenchic paints for tiled floors. 
  
• Frenchic paints are not suitable as waterproofing. 
  
• Read more about the suitability of our paints here 
  

Summary – small actions, big change

The bathroom doesn't have to be dull or stuffy. With paint, you can easily update the atmosphere to be fresh, calming, or boldly personal – without renovation dust and drills.

A painting project can succeed even in a single weekend, resulting in a space that feels new and personal. Try, test, and enjoy the creativity.