How to Paint Over Bathroom Tile
It may not be the first method you think of when you decide to update your bathroom, but you can paint the tile in your bathroom to give it a new look. As long as you prepare your tile properly, you should be able to maintain the paint easily. Be sure to choose primer that is designed to be used on tile to begin your project.
- Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
- Spray the solution on the tile and wipe it clean. Your tile needs to be as clean as possible before you can paint it.
- Allow the tile to dry completely. The vinegar dries very quickly and does not leave residue that other cleaning products can leave behind.
- Use a very fine grade of sandpaper to rough up the surface of each tile. This allows the primer to stick to the tile more easily.
- Spray the tiles again with vinegar and water to make sure you remove all of the sanding dust. Allow the tiles to dry again.
- Apply the tile primer according to the package directions. Make sure that you read the directions on your tile primer thoroughly. The directions will let you know how long you need to wait before painting over the primer and they will also let you know how many coats of primer you need. For some products, you may only need one coat.
- Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Apply paint to the tile according to the directions on the paint container. Allow each coat of paint to dry in between layers for as long as specified by the manufacturer.
- Let the paint dry completely before walking on the tile or rubbing up against the wall. Paint can vary, but allow at least one to two weeks for the paint to cure.