My back splash is ceramic can I paint it?

Jackie
by Jackie
my back splash is the big ceramic tile can I paint it
  5 answers
  • Becky Becky on Mar 22, 2014
    I did! My tiles are 4x4. I used zinder primer(brown label primer/binder). It is oil based. I then used my kitchen cabinet to paint them. It is also oil based. I was very careful with it for the first month but now, after 5 months, I scrub it daily. It has cured to a hard finish. It was easy and looks so much better than the yucky blue it was before! Good luck!
  • Becky Becky on Mar 22, 2014
    Supposed to say zinsser!
  • I did in our last house - used Annie SLoan chalk paint - so no primer required - they turned out perfectly!
  • Duv310660 Duv310660 on Mar 25, 2014
    I've seen wonderful chalkpainted tile - but not every brand works well. Annie Sloan has good results!
  • Cathy B Cathy B on Jun 19, 2015
    If you use an oil based primer after cleaning with a non-residue cleaner like Spic n Span, then you can use any paint. I used a high gloss latex. It took very little paint since it doesn't sink in, was very washable and held up for at least 14 years. Did it once and never had to do it again.