Tiles in eggshell yellow or withFloral patternare no longer in demand, but are often seen in old kitchens and bathrooms. Instead of tearing it down with a lot of dirt and noise, you can simply use the old onesPainting tiles. That's how it works.
The floor tiles can also berepaint. Before applying the paint, you must rinse the floor thoroughly and clean it thoroughly with suitable detergent to remove impurities that accumulate on the floors of every household over time. It is best to wear gloves and safety glasses and read the instructions on the packaging. Note that strong dishwashing detergents can cause allergies.
Paint the old tiles step by step
Then rinse off the dish soap with clean water, let it dry and vacuum the floor before you start applying the paint.
Before you paint the old tiles, they must be cleaned
After the surface is completely clean, you can start painting the tiles. Find out which specific paints are best for the floor. There are also special colors for bathroom ceramics. A hardener should be added to the epoxy paint.
Before you proceed to paint tiles, a primer is required
Use painter's tape to protect baseboards and apply paint to edges and joints with acrylic brushes.
Painting tiles – First cover the joints with paint
Then paint the entire tile surface with a paint roller. Repeat until the entire room is covered.
Painting tiles – Distribute the paint evenly over the entire surface with a paint roller
Allow to dry for at least 3 hours. Only then can you apply a second layer of paint.
Paint the tiles with a paint roller
You can also paint the old tile backsplash in the kitchen in the same way. The principle is the same: clean the surface, prime and paint.
Painting tiles – Kitchen walls can also be painted
Dirt usually collects on the kitchen wall when cooking if there is no splash guard. Over time these become very difficult to remove and if successful, traces may remain visible. It's worth trying to refresh the kitchen backsplash with color or completely renew the tiles.
Paint tiles and refresh the kitchen backsplash
Since the stains on the kitchen mirror are mostly greasy, you have toremove this carefully. Dishwashing liquid and a scouring pad mechanically remove the confusing traces of cooking through vigorous scrubbing. You can save yourself a lot of effort if you first spray the entire area with grease remover, let it work for 20-30 minutes and then simply rinse with warm water without scrubbing.
Refresh kitchen mirror – paint tiles
After thorough cleaning, let the surface dry thoroughly and apply the adhesive base with a foam roller. You must allow this to dry for 24 hours before applying the paint.
Painting tiles – use bathroom white
It is recommended to then treat the dried surface with a so-called high-strength deep primer and only then apply the desired color. You can use bathroom white for the paint. It is a matt white color that is highly moisture resistant and can be tinted.
Painting tiles – I would like to have snow white again
Allow to dry for 24 hours and apply a second coat of paint. The white color is the perfect solution if you want to really show off a colorfully painted kitchen unit. In addition, light gray is very trendy at the moment and is also a neutral color that suits the modern kitchen.
An interesting idea with patterns for the bathroom - grout strips
If you want to maintain the characteristic effect of the tile pattern that the joints create, use joint strips from the hardware store. Alternatively, you can use narrow painter's tape. First attach the strips exactly to the joints and then apply the paint.
Paint and refresh tiles - in fresh colors
If you've decided on a new look for your kitchen but don't want to chip and get rid of the tiles, paint them over in fresh colors. If your tiles have a square shape, this is a perfect prerequisite for designing the kitchen backsplash in a chess pattern. For kitchens, the black color is aesthetically suitable to a certain extent, so replace it with light blue, yellow or pistachio green. This will give your kitchen a whole new fresh touch without much effort.
Painting tiles – Spruce up gray floors in the laundry room
Geometric patterns are currently very modern and can also be seen on tile models. These are not difficult to create yourself using a few tricks. This essentially requires high-quality painter's tape. This is available from specialist retailers in a wide range of strengths. Choose the one which is suitable for your DIY project.
Painting tiles - create stripes with adhesive tape
First you have to paint the tiles in a base color and after it is completely dry, after about 24 hours, you can create a pattern like this using painter's tape. It is advisable to use the lighter color as the base color and use the darker one for attractive accents.
Paint the tiles in gray and white – patterns made easy
Please note that all colors have different opacity. Therefore, do a test on a hidden corner before applying the selected color to the entire area.
Painting tiles – Using a stencil
You can create artistic patterns using a stencil. Different models can be found in hardware stores. When choosing, consider the size of your tiles and how you should place each figure on them.
Paint the kitchen wall – create your own tile pattern
Not every kitchen has tiles laid on the kitchen wall. Do you want some that fit your kitchen perfectly, but you don't want to have them installed? The perfect solution is to create a tile pattern directly on the kitchen wall using wall paint. Painter’s tape is used again for this purpose.
Make your own kitchen wall with a tile pattern
Here you choose a special fabric band that is very narrow and elastic. It has a typically blue color and is used for fine, precise painting work.
