Interior Painting · Dec 2018
Nursery repainted from light blue to beige
Nursery repainted from light blue to beige. These are before and after photos from the job, taken Dec 2018. This interior painting project was done by Larry Gaytos and the My Personal Painter crew. We are based in Florence, Kentucky, and our work is covered by a 2-year touch-up warranty.
Before and After Photos
Light Blue Nursery Walls Patched and Repainted a Warm Beige
This small bedroom was set up as a nursery with a white crib, a dresser and a stained six-panel wood door. The before photos show light sky blue walls dotted with white patch spots where nails and anchors had been. A wide band of rough, patched wall runs along the top of each wall just under the textured ceiling, where a border had been removed. The crib, dresser and toys are wrapped in plastic, with painting supplies on top of the dresser and a drop cloth on the carpet. In the after photo, the walls are a warm beige with a slight green-gray cast. The patch spots and the upper band are gone, and the color runs evenly up to the ceiling line. The stained wood door and trim look richer against the new beige, and the white crib stands out clearly. The wall vent and outlets sit flush and clean on the finished walls.
How We Prepped and Repainted This Nursery
- We wrapped the crib, dresser and toys in plastic and laid drop cloths on the carpet. Keeping a nursery clean during painting matters even more than usual.
- Nail holes and anchor holes were filled with spackle. Once dry, each patch was sanded flush so it would not show as a bump under the new color.
- The rough band left from the old border was skimmed with joint compound and sanded smooth. That area needed extra work to match the rest of the wall.
- We spot primed the patched areas and the skimmed band. Primer seals the repairs so the finish coat dries with the same sheen across the wall.
- Two coats of warm beige went on, cut in carefully along the textured ceiling and the stained wood trim and door frame.
- We let the room air out, removed the plastic and drop cloths, and set the room back up so it was ready to use.
Paint Colors Similar to This Warm Beige Nursery
These warm neutrals are close cousins of the beige in this nursery, shared as similar options rather than the exact paint on its walls.
Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige SW 7031
A warm greige that comes close to the finished walls in this nursery. It pairs well with stained wood doors and white crib furniture.
Sherwin-Williams Amazing Gray SW 7044
A gray with a hint of green and beige. It leans toward the slight green cast seen in the after photo of this room.
Sherwin-Williams Creamy SW 7012
A soft cream for a lighter, sunnier nursery. It would also work on the ceiling or trim beside warm beige walls.
Questions About Painting a Nursery
How soon can a baby use a freshly painted nursery?
Many parents prefer to paint well before the baby moves in so the room can air out. Low-odor, low-VOC paints help. Opening windows and running fans speeds things up. If you are unsure, ask your pediatrician and give the room extra time before use.
What is the best paint finish for a nursery or kid's room?
Eggshell or satin is a good choice. Both are easier to wipe clean than flat paint, which helps with fingerprints and spills. Satin is a bit tougher. Flat paint hides wall flaws well but scuffs more easily, so it is better for ceilings than kids’ walls.
Do you need to fix the wall where a border was removed?
Usually, yes. Removing a border often leaves torn paper, leftover glue or a raised edge. We clean off the glue, seal any torn spots and skim the area smooth. Without that step, the old border line often shows through the new paint.
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