Painting Tile Backsplash In Kitchen
Man i really need to fix that wonky cabinet.
Painting tile backsplash in kitchen. As you can see this is such a simple process. Apply two coats of paint for extra coverage and durability. Remove all sanding dust with a tack cloth. If you can paint a wall then you can paint a tile backsplash.
In our case we were planning to replace them so we left them uncovered and unscrewed them from the lower cabinets. This paint goes a long way 1 quart will be plenty for most backsplashes. Use painter s tape to protect the wall and countertop from paint. Thoroughly clean the tiled back splash using a degreaser and a cloth or rag.
How to paint tile backsplash. Prime the backsplash tile with bonding primer. Make sure the primer is specifically formulated to adhere to your backsplash like the zinsser bulls eye that christy used to cover her ceramic tiles. Sand the backsplash tile with 80 grit sandpaper to rough up the surface.
If you choose to use a matte paint you will need to seal your tiles after painting so they are durable and able to be cleaned. Paint your backsplash with general finishes milk paint in the color of your choosing we mixed the snow white color with a little bit of antique white.