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Janel Hutton
Janel Hutton Blogger Cushing, WI on Jul 22, 2012
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painting bathroom tile

I painted my bathroom tile. And it looks great...and worked great!! I wish I had tried it earlier!
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    my bathroom tile was in good shape. It was just tired, old-fashioned, and...beige.
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    with a couple coats of paint it is fresh and modern!
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  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Lori J, Hi!!! Have you ever thought of possibly doing something to those mirror closets as with playing with sheer fabrics, or even sheer scarves? I, myself, love working with sheer fabrics.
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • Lee Wurzbach Palmyra, WI
    I also have Formica in my kitchen and Rustoleum (sp?) has a new product out that you can use. I saw a commercial one night and sent them an email asking. They suggest using their primer first and then the counter top paint. I had also asked about my tiles and they said you could also paint them but to prime first.
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    Lisa, it's still holding up but it's only been a couple weeks. I want to wait a few months before I get all excited. The tiles are such low-traffic and don't get wet so it's a different matter.
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    Lee, this product didn't come with primer. It did come with etcher. But...tile is quite porous to begin with that it didn't seem necessary. I put 2 coats on and checked the durability. It was great. But, a sealer on top would perhaps be a good idea for higher traffic areas. And yes, a primer. Can't hurt...can it. I think the product for laminate and tile is different?
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jay Columbia, SC
    I like the small framed "post card" size photos. I've used them as a border around the room and it is very effective!
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia B Sebastian, FL
    I did this about 12 years ago. I have since moved, but it had lasted 2 years before I moved. I bumped it before it cured and made a mark. But then let it cure for a week before putting up fixtures and it was fine.
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    today just to test I went and scratched at it. It didn't make a mark. I didn't a knife or anything too ridiculous but...it held up well

    Cynthia, yay!! good to hear from someone who had it for awhile!

    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Four Marrs & One Venus Temecula, CA
    Love Love LOVE!!!!!!
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Faye Wood-Bailey New Albany, IN
    My son owns a tub repair and refinishing business, You should see some of the old avacodo and harvest gold tubs and sinks he refinishes in white or almond. For less than $1,000 one can save $5,000/$8,000 to avoid tearing out everything and replaceing, which takes a week, or longer. He's in and out in two days or less, (on average). Looks like new when he's finished. Google Kentuckiana Tub Repair.
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • April Lawrenceville, GA
    Wow, that looks great! It just goes to show that small improvements make big impacts and are worth the investment! :)
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bliss R Minneapolis, MN
    There isn't hardly anything Janel can't do or won't try, visit her blog and you will see!
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • ANITA G Oak Lawn, IL
    won't that eventually peel
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • ANITA G Oak Lawn, IL
    what kind of primer and paint did you use. i was reading once that it would start to peel because of the moisture in the bathroom.
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    Anita,

    I don't think so. It is an epoxy paint....the same that is used to paint a sink. But, I did it a few weeks ago and need to see how it wears before I can be certain.

    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    Bliss, you are the sweetest. muah!
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    April, isn't it great what a great product and elbow grease can do!
    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    Faye,

    I bet he has seen some great "makeovers"

    on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 1
  • Susan S
    I painted my kitchen and it looks fantastic!! Not that hard...just had to use a special primer. Went to Sherwin Williams and they helped me through the whole job. LOVE IT!!
    on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
  • April Lawrenceville, GA
    @Janel - It sure is! It certainly paid off! It looks professionally done. :)
    on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carol T Madison, FL
    I am renting right now and I think the people who owned the house before did the guest bath tub and the tile also...not sure how well the tub went...you can tell it was darker before...but they also painted the counter tops in the kitchen...made a faux finish like granite...
    on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
  • April Lawrenceville, GA
    @Carol - Sounds interesting. Did the results turn out okay?
    on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    @Carol paint is sure a cheap, inexpensive, and DIY friendly option!!
    on Aug 01, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sue Deveaugh Fort Lauderdale, FL
    what about the tile on thebathroomfloor?
    on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 0
  • Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
    @Sue. I don't know about that. I've had a few questions too. I think it would work...this stuff is tough. AND it's made for showers and tubs which is high traffic. But, I don't know for sure. I would talk to a paint shop to get good advice.
    on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sue Deveaugh Fort Lauderdale, FL
    thank you...
    on Aug 02, 2012 · Like 0

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