How to Paint Linoleum Tiles
Linoleum tiles can eventually become dull and worn from constant use. You can easily update them by painting them instead of removing them, which can save you time and money. A coat of paint can take the linoleum from looking drab to gorgeous in no time at all.
How to Paint Linoleum Tiles
Materials Needed
- Bucket
- Water
- Commercial cleaner
- Mop
- 100 grit sandpaper
- Oil based primer
- Oil based paint
- Varnish
- Paint roller
- Wooden stick
- Fill a bucket with 2 gallons of water. Pour in 1 cup of commercial cleaner in the bucket. Use a mop and the cleaner to clean the floor. Remove dirty water from the bucket and rinse it as well as the mop. Fill the bucket with clean water and use it to rinse the floor. Allow the floor to completely dry.
- Use 100-grit sandpaper to sand over the entire area. You will only need to lightly sand the area to remove the top layer so they paint can adhere properly. Mop the area with a damp mop and allow the tile to dry.
- Open the oil-based primer and blend with a wooden stick. Apply coat of primer over the tiles with a paint roller. Allow the area to dry for one complete day.
- Pry the lid from a can of oil-based paint and mix it with a wooden stick. Apply the paint over the tile with a paint roller. Allow the paint to dry for one complete day.
- Seal the paint. Apply a coat of varnish over the tile. The varnish will protect and seal the tiles. Allow the varnish to dry and apply another coat. Allow the tiles to dry for 48 hours before walking on them.