[header] How to paint a bathroom [title] Take down any wall hangings and decorations or accessories from the sink and tub. [step] Remove electrical outlet and wall switch covers, towel bars, window treatments, and cabinet handles or knobs. [title] Remove the toilet. 
[step] Complete toilet removal is not mandatory to paint a bathroom, but it is suggested to make painting the wall behind the toilet easier. In some cases, toilet tanks might be too close to the wall for paint application.