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I want to change the color of the wall tile in my bath from yellow to white and was told that I could tile over the old

ones. Does that sound like a good idea?

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Nichter's Home Services C... Islesboro, ME

Possible, yes
Good idsea? probably not

on Jul 21, 2011 · Like 1
joe mitchell Smyrna, GA

Have you considered resurfacing (epoxy paint)? I use Porcelain Innovations from Marietta for mine.
In my personal home I covered my wile wainscot with beadboard
on Jul 21, 2011 · Like 1
Renovations Adairsville, GA

If the tile is in great shape you might consider refinishing it as Joe said, as for adding new tile on top thats not something I would recomend.
I have tiled over existing floor tile, this can be safely done as long as the subfloor and existing tile are sound, on walls I would be concerned with the build up.

on Jul 21, 2011 · Like 1
Susan Marietta, GA

Thanks for all the input. I will look into the paint. Not looking forward to replacing the tile so will try easy first.

on Jul 21, 2011 · Like 0
Cindy J Atlanta, GA

I had my bathroom tiled for the first time in an older home 35 yrs ago. I will never ever wish for a white bathroom again. Hardest thing in the world to keep clean. I can't tell you about how to do the tiling but reconsider your color choice.

on Jul 22, 2011 · Like 0
Spencer S

We did this about six years ago and used a company out of Sugar Hill/Suwanee area called Unique Re-finishers. They came in and "re-glazed" the tile with an appoxy. It has held up extremely well and still looks great.

on Jul 23, 2011 · Like 1