Can these tiles be painted?
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Jodi Bales
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These tiles are really dated. I don't want to remove them for 3 more years. Can they be painted or what do YOU suggest help!
The best thing to do would be to clean them really well with TSP, Krudkutter or white vinegar: then sand, prime and paint. It will look nice and fresh.
LOL you got me, I was going why is that fireplace up at the ceiling....your pictures are upside down.
Yes you can paint the tiles, I would suggest sanding them a bit, and wipe off any dust, prime and paint..... I would use an epoxy paint like Rustoleum. You could also fill the texture of the tiles before priming and painting, using thinset.
You could also add some wire mesh to it, and plaster the fireplace for a look like your chimney. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8-9wgcYTOI&t=730s
Hi Jody. I'm Cindy. Yes, these tiles can be painted. Begin by taping all outside edges. Sand just a bit to give the paint a surface it can cling to. Wipe off all dust from sanding. Then the fun part. You might be able to purchase a paint with primer built in. Be sure to ask the store clerk if you need paint made for high heat. Wishing you well.
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Yes. Prime with STIX. Use any paint, chalk paint probably best. Clean well first and water based poly top coat.
Clean really well with TSP (wear rubber gloves!) - this stuff cuts thru all the grease and grime that will keep the paint from sticking.
Then I would do as someone suggested above - fill in all the grout lines with thin set to make the grout lines even with the tile.
More work that just painting the tile but if you can get it pretty smooth it would look really nice.
Or you could do Venetian plaster if you’re up to it.
Good luck.
I would start with a couple of coats of Gesso to create a new surface. Then you could use any heat resistant paint, and seal with a heat resistant sealer from Rustoleum. The fireplace should be insulated and sealed in such a way that the brick itself does not get hot, but that’s not a perfect protection from fireplace heat. Best wishes ☺️
YOUR PICTURE IF UPSIDE DOWN !!!!
Maybe chances are no
Yes, if you use a tile paint!