A neat paint job depends in large part on proper preparation. If surfaces are properly cleaned and sanded and areas of the room like the floor, trim and cornices well protected, then it is all the more likely the end result will be of a professional standard.

The bathroom presents an added challenge in the form of exposed plumbing, which can be difficult to cover. An easy way to solve this dilemma is with cling wrap. Simply cover the piping with a few layers of tightly wound cling wrap and you will be ready to paint!

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