#Jimmy sponge stix full

Use a 1″-wide angled brush for detail work around the pipes.

Switch to a 3″-wide foam brush to paint behind the toilet. Carefully load just one side of the foam brush with paint primer and, when you reach behind the toilet, keep the paint-covered side in direct contact with the wall.

Roll with the metal frame on the outside in order to get as close to the covered toilet tank as possible.

Use a narrow paint roller to apply paint primer around the shape of the toilet, cutting in as best you can.

To reach behind the toilet and around pipes, you’ll want to do the following: Start with one to two coats of primer to ensure the best paint adhesion. (Tip: You’ll find contractor clean-up bags at your local home improvement store in sizes of up to 50 gallons, and these resist accidental tearing.) Tape the bag in place around the toilet’s base, and pay special attention to wrap any piping or base that might be exposed with painter’s tape. Then, cover the toilet with an extra-large plastic garbage bag. This will prevent accidental paint spills from staining your floor. Next, cover the floor around the toilet with a tarp or plastic sheet secured with painter’s tape. Remove dust and hair build-up with a mild cleanser ( detergent mixed with water in a spray bottle will do) and a cellulose sponge around the floor, wall, and toilet surfaces. STEP 2: Dust and prep the area behind the toilet. To prevent paint fume inhalation, you may also wish you wear a painter’s mask. Run the ventilation fan or plug in a small circulating fan. If your bathroom has windows, make sure they are open. To boost bathroom ventilation and minimize paint drying time, remove the shower curtain, floor rug, bath, and hand towels. Materials like shower curtains and towels that retain moisture also keep them consistently humid. STEP 1: Ensure proper ventilation.īathrooms are often small, enclosed spaces with poor air circulation. When painting the entire bathroom, prep the toilet with a drop cloth before you start but save the actual painting of the tight space behind your toilet for last-it requires the most detailed attention. The right primer will prevent peeling and water damage for years. And don’t forget to start with a top-quality, moisture-resistant paint primer. Bathrooms, of course, are exposed to a lot of moisture and humidity, so your paint choice should be designed to withstand the combination. Consider a paint with anti-microbial additives, like Benjamin Moore’s Aura Bath and Spa collection, or an interior paint with semi- or high-gloss finish-this sheen repels moistures better than matte paints.

Option 2: Enlist a specialty tool called the Jimmy Sponge Stix to slide into the narrow space behind a toilet and pad on paint. Use it together with Option 1 to ensure a complete and flawless paint job or alone as a “quick fix” to correct discoloration on the patch of wall directly behind the toilet.īefore you begin, make sure to select the right primer and paint.

#Jimmy sponge stix full

This option is ideal when you are repainting your entire bathroom or the full wall where your toilet sits.

Option 1: Cover your toilet with a trash bag and line the floor with drop cloths so that you can work without fear of mess.