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Painting a Clawfoot Tub

Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to paint a clawfoot tub. Painting a clawfoot tub may seem intimidating. But with a little preparation, your tub can get a complete makeover! Learn how to paint the outside of the bathtub as well as the feet of the tub with a few easy steps. This post is in conjunction with DecoArt and was compensated however all projects and opinions are my own.
Keyword bathroom decor, bathtub, clawfoot tub, Flower Pot Painting
Active Time 2 hours
Curing Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 2 hours
Author Angie Holden

Equipment

  • Paint roller and small brush
  • Cleaner
  • Drop cloths or other method to cover the work area
  • Painter’s tape

What You Will Need

  • Americana Chalky Finish Paint in your choice of colors I used Vintage for the tub and Relic for the feet
  • Americana Satin Finish Varnish this makes the outside of the tub easy to clean!

Instructions

  • Before we get started, it’s important to note that any mention about painting the tub refers to the outside of the tub only!
  • To start, make sure to clean the outside of the tub and feet well. Then, use a smaller roller to roll on the first coat of paint. Allow everything to dry and cure before adding additional coats.
  • For the clawfoot tub feet, I used a brush dipped in the Chalky Finish paint. Again, allow everything to dry completely before adding additional coats.
  • After everything has dried, apply one coat of varnish. Since we don’t use this tub often, I only used one coat of varnish. If you are painting a clawfoot tub that gets used regularly, I would recommend at least two coats of varnish.
  • Allow everything to cure for a few days before using the tub.