How to paint over subway tiles?

Question

Can someone tell me how to paint tile?

FrugalFamilyTimes.com · Answer

The most important step is the prep. Make sure they are perfectly clean and then use a maximum adhesion primer like Bondz from Zinsser.

Mogie · Answer

Cheryl A · Answer

Hi Kay

Here are some ideas for your tiles

William · Answer

Rustoleum or Homax tub and tile paint kits.

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

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/showers-tubs/painted-shower-tile-38393518

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hello, I have personally not done this exciting refurb project —but here’s a link that might be helpful.

Cynthia H · Answer

Hi! I have used Rustoleum Tub and Tile and it worked great! Good luck!

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

There are some awesome kits out there. I would ask at the paint store though, the pros know which really work best.

Adrienne Carrie Hubbard | Crafty Little Gnome · Answer

You just need to use an oil based paint and prep propely. IF you go to home depot or lowes they can help you find the right paint to go over tile

Maura White · Answer

This may help: http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/09/how-to-paint-a-tile-backsplash.html?crlt.pid=camp.KLP7nta2XMMC

Lindsay Aratari · Answer

Try this: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/painted-tile-tutorial-entry-way-makeover-part-2

Agnes Chrzanowska · Answer

There is special kind of paint at the Home Depot for you to be able to paint them

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's a post that might help - https://homeguides.sfgate.com/way-paint-subway-tiles-42943.html

Becky at Flipping the Flip · Answer

Subway tiles are pretty desirable these days but if you really want to paint them, there are tile paints available. You can see how I painted over my ceramic tile floor for less here: https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2019/03/how-to-stencil-paint-ceramic-tile-floor.html

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Hello Kay,

Use a Tile Paint to do the job! or maybe use Chalk paint and then seal it.