Painting over tiles

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What's the best way to prep tiles for painting over them and what are the best primers, paints and sealants to use?

Nathan Philip · Accepted Answer

Paint Tiling Preparation Guide


Nathan Mason
What's the best way to prep tiles for painting over them and what are the best primers, paints and sealants to use?


To prepare tiles for painting, you should:

Clean the tiles thoroughly with a degreaser and allow to dry completely
Sand the tiles lightly with fine-grit sandpaper to roughen the surface for better adhesion
Clean the tiles again to remove any dust
Apply a primer specifically designed for ceramic tiles such as Kilz Adhesion or Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Plus 13 oz. Primer.
For painting, you can use a ceramic tile paint like Rust-Oleum Specialty Tub & Tile or a waterproof paint like Behr Premium Plus Ultra.

To seal the paint and protect it from moisture, use a clear sealer like polyurethane or a waterproofing sealant like Krylon Sealer or Aqua-Seal.

Stephen · Answer

U must use a tile paint.sand down all tiles to be painted but not rought. Make sure all.look smoth to the eye.then pai t tiles at least twice as the condensation.will effect if only 1 coat

Adam · Answer

Degrease the tiles, and give a light rub down with a 120/150grit pad. Prime with zinsser 123 or zinsser coverstain.

Alfred · Answer

Yes you can depending on the surface and tge paint you use

Darren · Answer

Me personal spray cans are the best no brush marks.. just tape up and away u go u can use any water based primer or oil based to be fair

Darren · Answer

Lightly sand to give it summit to stick to easier.  Once you have a bit of a rougher service then it should take to it alot better. Thanks

Greg · Answer

The best way to prepare tiles for painting involves cleaning the surface thoroughly, filling in any cracks or holes, and sanding down the surface to allow for better paint adhesion. A good primer for tiles is a product specifically designed for use on ceramics and other non-porous surfaces. Epoxy or oil-based primers are the best options. For painting, you can use a ceramic tile paint or a water-based epoxy paint. 
We recommend ZINSSER Primer

Iulian · Answer

Fill gaps and make good and Oil based paint is the best for painting tiles

Stephen · Answer

Just make sure the tiles are clean and free from and residue of dirt and grease and there is no loose or crumbling grout.
Then you are able to buy specific tile paint from any good stockist

Calin · Answer

best primer is red zinszer and best paint is tile paint from ronseeal

Patrick · Answer

Hi Luke
Wash down with sugar soap then apply zinsser b.i.n.
Regards
H&C Decs

Painting over tiles

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