I'm a little confused by your question here. It sounds like you plan on doing something like painting the tile, is that it? If so, then were it me, I would just remove the tile itself (grout and all) and install new colored tile in its place. By the time you get out all the old grout (which you would want to do if you plan on painting it and don't want the grout and tile the same color) and
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redo the grout after painting, then you could have just redone the tile. Not only will the new tile look better than painted old tile, but it will hold up much better as well.
If I'm way off on what you have planned, can you give some more information?
Marie, If I understand correctly from your question, you are trying to paint black over the yellow tile, right? Not sure sure how big your bathroom is or how much area you are trying to cover in this fashion, but I suggest you simple remove the old tile and replace with black or whatever color you like. I don't mean to discourage you but I think this could be the simpler way out. removing grout can actually be very tough, however if you have made up your mind, then you will need a carbide
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tipped grout saw to remove the bulk of the old grout. You have to wait for the paint to dry in order to re grout again.
...and then the application of the grout is going to destroy the paint you just put on. Also if you want to seal the grout, there could be problems with the sealer and paint. Retile the area. You'll be much happier. Glad to come teach you how or do the job. Either way, it's only money. Haha
In response to painting tile in a bathroom. . . Can you? YES, Should you? NO. I am assuming that the tile is glossy. Adherence of paint is the main concern. The prep that would be required to do each individual tile is not easy and there are no guarantees that it will stand up to bathroom humidity for the long term. I agree with everyone above. . . just replace it.
I'm a little confused by your question here. It sounds like you plan on doing something like painting the tile, is that it? If so, then were it me, I would just remove the tile itself (grout and all) and install new colored tile in its place. By the time you get out all the old grout (which you would want to do if you plan on painting it and don't want the grout and tile the same color) and ...»
If I'm way off on what you have planned, can you give some more information?