What can I do to cover the blue tile in my bathroom besides replacing?
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One do-it-yourself option is to paint the tile Âusing a special primer, such as XIM 400, that is formulated to bond with ceramic tile. XIM ÂProducts's technical rep Dan Ryan says you first have to roughen up the tile surface with 220-grit carbide sandpaper or XIM's muriatic-acid-based deglosser. Then, to get the smoothest results, he recommends spraying on the primer—and the paint—rather than brushing it on. Ryan says oil-based paint works fine on tile that won't get soaking wet, but in tub or shower areas, a two-part epoxy-based paint is required. Its colors are limited to pastels.
Hi Moxie, My whole bathroom was 50's blue tile. When I tried to take it out, the wall wanted to come with it, so I just used peel n stick glass tiles to cover it all except the boarder around the top and bottom. It's been 3 years and I've had not trouble with it, and this bathroom as no vent.
Hope this helps!
It can be painted
Get a good primer, then paint them. I would also use a sealant to "waterproof" them. Good luck.
You can also cover them with beautiful tile stickers, https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tile+stickers
You can paint it, here's a good DIY to give you some ideas. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-paint-a-floor-with-a-tile-stencil-31754162
How To Paint A Floor With A Tile Stencil
Smart!! Very nice looking too.