How to Paint Travertine Tile
If you have travertine tile in your home and have been considering replacing it with a different color you should highly consider painting it instead. It is not only easy to do, but it is a lot cheaper than buying new tile.
Travertine tile is made of a porous limestone and is commonly used in the kitchen, but it can be used in other areas of the home as well. You can easily change the look of the tile just by painting it a different color. This is the perfect way for you to change the appearance of the room, especially if you are on a budget. Painting it will be far less expensive that replacing it.
- Thoroughly clean the tiles with tile cleaner or a mild dishwashing detergent of your choice.
- Rinse off the tiles with clean water and allow them to air dry.
- Use a paintbrush to apply a sealant to the tiles. The sealant should be used because travertine tiles are porous and the sealant will assist in preventing absorption of the paint, which will give it a better finish.
- Use a clean paintbrush to apply the first layer of paint. It is recommended that you apply several light layers of paint instead of one heavy layer. Allow the paint to dry for a couple of minutes between each coat.
- Allow the paint to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
- Apply a coat of sealant over the paint to protect the finish.
- Allow the sealant to dry overnight.