How do I get rid off borders on tiles ?
I have a colourful boarder on white tiles and I am fed up with them now. I can’t afford to retile the whole kitchen is there a way of getting rid without changing the tiles ?
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Hello Martine! You could paint the border tiles. They would be a solid color unless you wanted to stencil a new pattern!
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/i-painted-and-stenciled-my-ceramic-tile-30107044?expand_all_questions=1
I Painted and Stenciled My Ceramic Tile!
Have you tried to paint them a different color.use craft paint it should come cute
Martine: maybe this will help
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-diy-paint-ceramic-tile-68877
Hi Martine, you can paint them. Here's a great tutorial that will show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjcYo_YA8Zo
Hello there,
Had you thought you might be able to use self adhesive wallpaper border over them or Contact or tapes or maybe you could use nail varnishes to change the colours. Best wishes.
Paint the border. Must be epoxy based paint.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/yes-you-really-can-paint-tiles-rust-oleum-tile-transformations-kit-7569621
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/showers-tubs/how-to-paint-tile-the-easy-way-34176457
Yes! You Really Can Paint Tiles: Rust-Oleum Tile Transformations Kit
How To Paint Tile The Easy Way
You can paint the border tile a matching or co ordinating color. There are several tile painting projects on Hometalk to help guide you through the steps.
Qi am definitely going to paint my tiles now. I just have to decide on colour etc
I am very grateful for all of the helpful tips people have sent
thank you