How do I paint my floor and add a clear coat?

Hi Mary,

Here's an article with several ideas about painting a design on a linoleum floor which will also work for vinyl tile. Click on the link for each project for directions. Of course, you don't have to actually paint a design. You can paint it a solid color. In that case, check out any of the paint designs for the basics. Preparation is the key to success here and it's best to use a paint designed for floors. Other than that, it's a process. Sand, clean, prime, paint, seal. That may sound like a lot of steps, but if you want the floor to last longer it's the best way to go. It's also a good idea to give the floor an extra coat of sealer every year or so. That helps protect it even longer. Wishing you the best.

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You don't say what kind of floor.

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What kind of floor do you have? When we had our hardwood floors refinished, they used Bona water based commercial grade sealer and it's held up well with a 150 pound dog.

We painted our tile floor with chalk paint and then sealed it with polycrylic. Here is my tutorial: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/painted-tile-tutorial-entry-way-makeover-part-2

This is a good tutorial: https://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/how-to-stencil-floor-tiles-diy-tile-stenciling-tutorial.html