Best way to paint over tiles?

it looks like tumbled marble that is what I have on my backsplash here is how to paint them but you could also use peel and stick tiles to cover it

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/1301299/can-you-paint-tumbled-marble-backsplash-tile

https://athomewiththebarkers.com/paint-stone-backsplash/

I completely agree with Cheryl. You can totally paint that backsplash so its easier to live with until you can replace it!

Thank you both so much!

An idea you could save up for is Z-Brick, available at Home Depot and Lowes, in the meantime, you can certainly paint.

The peel and stick would also work, probably not as well as painting because the surface is irregular giving less areas of adhesion.

You can paint it. Here's a link with the details:

https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/how-to-paint-a-stone-backsplash/

Yes, you can definitely paint the backsplash for an easier replacement.

You can definitely paint it and save yourself some money. I painted a ceramic back splash a few years ago that was supposed to be temporary, but it looked so good that I've never replaced the tile. Hopefully the same things happens to you. 😊

You can paint it. Another idea would be to cover it with sheets of panelling. :)

Hi Kerry Ann, you can certainly paint over them! Hope this video helps you out,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTRWdIVQ-bU

Yes you can paint tile

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20tile

Hello yes painting a backsplash woukd be an economical way to reinvent your situation . What a great opportunity to update and have a wonderful transformation

Heres some helpful links

https://www.thehandymansdaughter.com/painting-tile-backsplash/

https://www.11magnolialane.com/painted-tile-backsplash-in-my-kitchen-a-year-later/

I would go with a tile painting kit as you have a rough texture finish. I would first try painting the grout black or dark gray in a small section and stain the tile with a terra cotta stain to see if you like that.

PAINTING A TILE BACKSPLASH IS A SIMPLE, AFFORDABLE AND DURABLE WAY TO UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN! THIS TUTORIAL SHOWS YOU EXACTLY HOW TO PAINT YOUR TILE BACKSPLASH IN 5 EASY STEPS.

https://designertrapped.com/painting-tile-backsplash/

Step 1: First of all, Clean the Travertine Tiles

Just like you need to avoid hard brushes and corrosive cleaning agents for cleaning marble surfaces, you also need to do the same for travertine tiles. In a bowl, mix one part of soup or soft detergent with four parts of water. Take a sponge and clean the travertine tiles with the help of this mixture. If there are persistent stains, you can gently scrub the surface with the sponge. Make sure that you rinse and dry the surface thoroughly. Do not ever apply paint on wet travertine surfaces.

With the help of a paintbrush, you need to apply the stone sealant to the tiles. Sealant will protect the paint of the travertine against the external factors and will prolong the lifetime of travertine surfaces. Since travertine has a porous nature, this application will also provide a protection against paint absorption and after the application, you will definitely have better results.

There are hundreds of color options that you can choose for travertine tiles. Make sure you choose a color that will be in harmony with the color of other decorative elements around the travertine tiles. Also, make sure that the paint you will use is water and moisture resistant. There are several brands on markets which sell water and moisture resistant paints.

Now, it is time to paint. You do not need to be an experienced painter to give a good painting to the travertine tiles. The first thing you need is a good paint brush. There are several types of paintbrush that you can find in your local stores. Pick one according to your choice. Before you start painting, make sure that the surface is clean and dry. Then, apply the first coat of the paint. Remember, one single coat, even if it is thick, will not give you a good result. The best thing to do is to apply multiple yet light coats. Before applying the second coat, let the first one dry for a few minutes. Apply the coats until you see the desired color tone. Then, you need to let the paint dry for at least twenty four hours.

When you are done with the painting, you might think that the result is satisfying enough. But, it is not. You should protect the paint against external factors such as water, dust, wind etc. Another coat of sealant will give the protection that you need. So, apply a new coat of sealant on the paint. And let it dry.

Tip: For more professional looks, it is highly important that you choose a color that matches your old travertine tiles. It will not look good if you apply white paint on dark colored travertine tiles.

That is it. Now you are done with painting your old and boring travertine tiles