Painting tile can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and a little patience, you can transform your space into a personalized masterpiece. Whether you’re looking to freshen up your bathroom or give your kitchen a new look, this step-by-step guide to successfully painting tile is here to help.
You’ll discover professional tips, tried-and-tested techniques and practical advice on how to achieve impeccable results. So get your brushes ready and let us guide you on this creative adventure!
Preparing tiles for painting: a crucial step
Renovating old tiles with paint is a quick and economical way to refresh an interior. However, the success of this operation depends on careful preparation of the substrate. In fact, tiles, which are impermeable by nature, require thorough cleaning and degreasing with acetone to ensure good paint adhesion.
We also recommend protect unaffected areas with masking tape and fill joints with filler. Light sanding followed by the application of filler over the entire tile surface will produce a perfectly smooth surface ready for painting.
Choosing the right products and tools for painting tiles
The use of high-adhesion products is essential when painting tiles, due to their waterproof nature. For optimum results, a series of specific tools are required:
- a sponge and “St Marc” for initial cleaning,
- painter’s tape to protect unaffected areas,
- a pair of gloves for protection,
- a brush for delicate finishing touches,
- filler and
- a spatula or painter’s knife to fill the joints.
Finally, a lacquer roller, a paint tray, a can of tile undercoat and a can of special tile paint are essential for applying the paint.
Tile paint application and drying time
Special care must be taken when applying paint to tiles. It is recommended toapply two coats for optimum resultsstarting at the edges with a round brush and continuing with a roller. Each coat should be criss-crossed (up-down then right-left) to ensure even paint distribution.
Respect the drying time between coats, generally 24 hoursis crucial to the longevity of tile paintwork. This technique offers a fast, economical solution for renovating aged floors and walls, and can be used in all rooms and on all types of tiles.
