Tile painting
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Mary Higgins
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I want to hand paint and water seal ceramic tile. What do I need to do???
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Use glass paint and cure in the oven. Available at craft stores
J
on Apr 08, 2016
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Loose Tiles Preheat your oven to 350 F. Wash your tiles with a mild degreasing cleanser such as dishwashing soap to remove any dust or oils. Dry them thoroughly with a shop cloth, or other lint-free cloth. Pour a small dollop of water-based acrylic paint into a individual containers. Don't pour out too much paint because it dries very quickly. Paint the tiles in your preferred design, letting each color dry before adding the next one, unless you are blending them. Place the painted tiled on a baking sheet with a little bit of space between them. Bake the tiles according to the time recommended on the paint labels. This varies between manufacturers, so read the labels. Turn the oven off after the specified baking time, but don't remove the baking sheet. Let the tiles come to room temperature in the oven without disturbing them. Fixed Tiles Clean your tiles thoroughly with a mild degreasing cleanser such as dishwashing liquid. Rinse away all traces of the soap and dry the tiles with a lint-free cloth. Sand the tiles lightly with 180-grit sandpaper. Toughing up the finish a little bit helps the primer and paint adhere. Wipe the tiles down with a tack cloth to remove the sanding dust. Tape off any areas surrounding the tiles with painter’s tape to protect them. Put on your painter’s mask and goggles. Apply a thin, even coat of spray-on primer that is formulated specifically to adhere to surfaces such as ceramic tile. Let the primer dry completely according to the directions on the label. Paint your design. Spray on a thin, even coat of polyurethane or acrylic modified epoxy. Make sure that the area you are sealing is well ventilated and wear your goggles and mask. Let the first coat of sealer dry completely before adding a second coat
William
on Apr 08, 2016
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Thanks, I want to paint a few already glazed tiles to incorporate into my new back splash. Do I need to sand, gesso, paint and then water seal them? I need a process please.
Mary Higgins
on Apr 08, 2016
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I would paint them with craft paints or glass paints (harder to use) and the get water seal and brush it on.
Ann Cherkas Halstead
on Apr 09, 2016
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"Verathane colors in plastic" is pretty durable for painting tiles. (Oil based)
Emi Harr
on Apr 09, 2016
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You can use regular acrylic paint on your tiles or Enamel/Gloss paint for glass. Whichever you choose especially if they are already on the wall and you can't bake them - make sure you put a few coats of a sealer on them. I use Folk Art Outdoor Sealer. I've put painted tiles and slates in bathrooms and outside all year long and they don't fade or chip and wipe up well. Have fun!
Brenda Rublesky
on Apr 09, 2016
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I have done this , you need a good quality primer sealer . Make sure all tile is cleaned first and dry. Then I used Acrylic paint . When finished and cured you have to seal with a clear coat . Some times the paint type to use is different , depending on the type of tile you are painting and are they hand honed or porcelain tiles.
Terrie Neudorf
on Apr 09, 2016
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I suppose you could also use the "Testor's "paints... the ones used to paint models.. they come in tiny bottles like nail polish bottles. It's very durable! (oil based.)
Emi Harr
on Apr 09, 2016
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I used just paint for kitchen
Pat2926927
on Apr 10, 2016
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IMPORTANT: If you plan to put them on a wall and use grout, do not use grout with sand in it. I made some for my mother 15 years ago using the glass paint and sealer and they're still holding up.
Becky
on Apr 14, 2016
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