Painting Travertine Tile Before And After

Both are nice but the updated after makes me.

Painting travertine tile before and after. In order to get a complete coverage i painted two coats of both the primer and the paint. I got the brilliant idea of painting it. Travertine was a huge flipping trend a while back when beige was all the rage. If it hadn t worked out the captain said he would remove the tile and we would install white subway tile.

Remember that multiple light coats are better than applying a single thick coat. If you have decided the travertine will act as a backdrop for your painting use a simple design you can repaint easily after the first coat has dried as the travertine will soak up the first coat of paint and cause the painted area to appear faded or dull. Due to the porous nature of travertine tiles the sealant will help prevent absorption of the paint and will give better results. Things were looking up until i looked down at the tan travertine backsplash.

Popular bathroom tile materials ceramic porcelain a subset of ceramic tile natural stone marble travertine slate granite or limestone. Apply a first coat of background paint if not using sealant directly on the surface of the travertine tile. This is a good before and after of the tile and the diy cabinet facelift we did for our kitchen makeover. Yep and that is what i did.

My paint adhered on the parts of the tile i didn t use it on just fine. As i stated before i really had nothing to lose and a lot to gain by painting my travertine tile. Painting tile backsplash tips. If the color of the tiles in your living spaces doesn t suit you then you can make it lighter or darker with wood stain on travertine or a watered down paint solution.

The most important thing you can do is clean the surface like crazy before you start. Liquid deglosser optional i used it for part of the tile after cleaning with tsp but it s not a necessary step. When painting behind the sink i used a small artist brush. Travertine tile is durable stylish and a classic design choice.

Create an inviting space by staining your travertine. Step 3 apply paint. I wouldn t choose it for my own house but i do like that it is a natural stone. I will let you know if i decide differently and i will also update you on how this painted backsplash holds up after a few months of use.

It s not a bad tile. Let the paint dry for a few minutes before applying a second coat. Next up was toning down the travertine. I used tsp cleaner.

Someday we will replace the painted travertine tile with white subway tile but until then i am loving the look of the backsplash. I didn t want paint all over my faucet.