Flooring Tile - painting over ceramic tiles
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ozzzy
01-04-03, 06:23 PM
hi! i saw that you can paint over ceramic tiles in a bathroom but it's not really good cause of the moisture...but me ,i wanna do it in the kitchen,and i only need it to last for a year or two,can u tell me with what kind of paint and how to do it?,do i have to scuff off the clear on 'em (hope not)..its white with black desings on it and it sucks!,i wanna paint them blue.thanks
twelvepole
01-05-03, 01:05 PM
You will need to thoroughly clean the tiles with a 50/50 solution of household ammonia. Rinse and let thoroughly dry.
Prime with a high-quality adhesion-promoting primer like Zinsser's latex-based Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer-Sealer.
Paint with one or two coats of a high-quality paint. In moisture-prone areas alkyd (oil base)finishes are preferred, as they provide a harder finish than water-base paints and are more washable and durable.
It will take about 2-3 weeks for the paint to cure. Avoid harsh cleaning products and abrasives.
Prime with a high-quality adhesion-promoting primer like Zinsser's latex-based Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer-Sealer.
Paint with one or two coats of a high-quality paint. In moisture-prone areas alkyd (oil base)finishes are preferred, as they provide a harder finish than water-base paints and are more washable and durable.
It will take about 2-3 weeks for the paint to cure. Avoid harsh cleaning products and abrasives.