We all know that feeling. You walk into your bathroom and your eyes go straight to the dingy, discolored toilet seat. It’s an eyesore. You’ve scrubbed it a hundred times but those stains just won’t budge.
What if we told you that for less than $20 and 30 minutes of your time, you could make your toilet look brand new again? Keep reading to find out how!
This simple trick involves just 3 steps:
1. Remove the toilet seat and give it a good scrub with a disinfectant cleaner. This gets rid of any built up grime.
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Removing toilet seat: First, remove the toilet seat from the toilet. This can be achieved by finding two plastic clips at the rear and lifting them up. Then, place the toilet seat aside for cleaning.baby-toilet-seat
Clean the toilet seat: Use disinfectant cleaner and brush to carefully clean the toilet seat. Ensure the removal of all dirt and bacteria. You can use a specialized toilet brush or sponge to better reach the gaps and edges.
Clean the inner wall of the toilet: Use a toilet brush or sponge, as well as disinfectant cleaner, to clean the inner wall of the toilet. Ensure the removal of all dirt and bacteria. When cleaning, be sure to carefully inspect every part of the inner wall of the toilet to ensure that no dead corners are left.
Clean the outside of the toilet: Use disinfectant cleaner and cloth to clean the outside of the toilet. Ensure the removal of all dirt and bacteria. When cleaning, be sure to carefully inspect every part of the outside of the toilet to ensure that no dead corners are left.
2. Lightly sand the toilet seat with fine grit sandpaper. This helps the paint adhere better. Wipe away any dust with a damp cloth.
Gently polish the toilet seat: Use fine sandpaper to gently polish the toilet seat. This can help paint adhere better to the surface. Ensure uniform polishing to avoid excessive wear.
MDF Printing Toilet Seat Cleaning dust: After polishing, gently wipe the toilet seat with a damp cloth to remove any dust generated during the polishing process.
Primer: Apply a layer of primer to the toilet seat to improve the adhesion of the paint. Apply the primer evenly using a brush or roller to ensure it covers the entire surface.
Drying: Let the primer dry naturally. Before applying paint, ensure that the primer is completely dry.
Coloring: Choose your preferred color of paint and apply it evenly to the toilet seat. You can use a brush or a roller. Try to apply evenly to avoid uneven thickness.
Drying: Let the paint dry naturally. After applying the final layer of paint, ensure that it is completely dry.
Installation: Place the dried toilet seat back onto the toilet and ensure it is securely installed.
3. Spray on a plastic-specific primer followed by a few coats of spray paint in the color of your choice. That’s it!
Spray plastic specific primer: Select a primer suitable for plastic surfaces and follow the recommendations in the product manual for spraying. Primer can improve adhesion and improve the adhesion effect of paint.MDF Toilet seat strange
Spray paint: Choose your preferred color of paint and follow the recommendations in the product manual for spraying. You can spray one or more layers of paint to achieve the desired color effect. Please ensure that the paint is completely dry between each spray.
Completion and inspection: Allow the final layer of paint to dry naturally. After completing the spraying, check the toilet seat to ensure uniform color and no defects.
Once the paint dries, reattach the seat and voila – you’ve got yourself a transformed toilet! No one will believe you revived your toilet seat for just $20.
The best part? This makeover is so easy, anyone can do it. No need to hire a plumber and replace the whole seat.
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Give your dingy toilet a quick DIY facelift with a few sprays of paint. Our full blog walks you through every step of the process.
Transform your toilet today!
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