Moving into my current home, I was thrilled to find that it had a clawfoot tub. I’ve always loved their timeless style and curves. There was only one drawback – the outside of the tub was crusty and discolored. I tried to cover it up by having along shower curtain but that defeated the purpose – you couldn’t see it at all. I decided to research to see if there might be a solution. I found out that clawfoot tubs became the rage in the Victorian Era. This was a time when color was used in everything – clawfoot tubs included. They would just paint the outside of the tubs, and for that reason, they are purposefully left rough so the paint can adhere.
I couldn’t wait to complete this project. I ran straight to Home Depot and chose the perfect charcoal color of BEHR Marquee Stain Blocking Paint & Primer. I taped the floor with plastic so any spills could be quickly cleaned. It was so easy. First, I sanded the old paint off to create a smoother surface to paint. Then I applied two coats of the BEHR Marquee Graphic Charcoal Stain Blocking Paint & Primer. It went on like silk.
The color was flawless! With my dark tile floor, it almost looks as if the tub were floating. And one afternoon project transformed my bathroom!
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Photos by Peggy Wong for Sacramento Street
Such a great bathroom transformation! It’s strange how a coat of paint can make such a big difference. Your bathroom is so cute now.
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It’s amazing what one coat made. My husband came home asking why we hadn’t done it sooner.
I absolutely LOVE the DIY (who knew painting would be such a cinch), and now I want a claw foot tub whether it’s in a bathroom or not. Also, I love the rug right next to the tub, where is that from?
xo,
Lindsay
Thanks – we are in love! The rug is from Boga on Sacramento Street. He has the best small entry/bathroom rugs.
Beautiful! I love, love your bathroom.
I love that rug! I’m searching high and low for a similar rug for our bathroom. Any places you recommend in the Bay Area? Everything I like seems to either be a bit thicker than I’m wanting, too wide, or too feminine/colorful.
Thanks Lauren! The rug is from Boga on Sacramento Street. He has the best small entry rugs. I use the in bathrooms all the time.
This looks so good! Great job!
It looks great!
You painted it in place? You didn’t have to take it out & turn it upside down to paint it? You make it seem so easy but I bet it wasn’t.
It was actually way easier then I thought. If you do try it, make sure you let each coat dry before you paint over it. I did two coats.
Beautiful bathroom. The details are simple and perfect, may I ask where you got the soap dispenser and Turkish hand towel from? Thank you for your time.