Painting Subway Tile
Yes it s possible to paint ceramic tile.
Painting subway tile. To paint over ceramic tile walls. Love faux subway tile that is as simple as painting i did this in my kitchen as well the house has since sold i actually painted the entire surface in the color of grout lines flat paint. Another option by comparison a much easier and cheaper one would be to paint the tile. How to paint over old ceramic kitchen tile.
Our first example is a traditional classic white subway tile with contrasting dark grout by spivey architects via houzz this beautiful bathroom features a full subway tile wall in the shower as well as a half wall as a backsplash behind the door. Sand the surface of the tile with 100 grit sandpaper. While you can paint over ceramic tile walls don t paint a ceramic tile floor as it won t hold up. Acrylic paint dries pretty fast so we just start taking tape up almost immediately.
For this painted subway tile backsplash in order to get the slate look i used apple barrel acrylic craft paint in black flat and pewter gray. Paint over the tile with a bonding primer. Given its durability and low maintenance ceramic tile is an ideal surface material for kitchen flooring countertops and backsplashes. If the tiles themselves are in good condition.
If you want to avoid the boring all white effect choose a darker grout as in this bathroom for contrast and visual interest. Follow the steps below to paint tile like a pro and proceed. Then used automotive pinstriping tape in smallest size and applied over paint and then painted my tile color. Old subway tiles can really date a room particularly if they are an outdated color or have yellowed over time.
Painting the bathroom tile can involve either rolling color onto large swaths of tile at a time or brushing individual tiles by first cutting in around the edges.