Can I paint the ceramic tiles around my fireplace, so ugly.

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I would like directions on how to paint this.

Susan Woolley Havlicsek · Answer

I have painted marble tiles (ugly rose color) in my bathroom and ceramic tiles in my other bathroom where they are splashed with water and still look great. I used a bonding primer that requires no sanding first, then a regular latex, semi gloss paint.

Jennifer · Answer

First you will have to sand the tile so the paint will adhere. Then prime before painting. You can make that look really nice! Please get rid of the gold!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

You need to make sure the paint is heat resistant.

Lisa- China slate factory · Answer

how do you think to change another panel ?

JC Sipes · Answer

Agree with Jennifer - get rid of that gold! Don't know of any paint that would work unless it was one designed to paint wood burning stoves or something else that gets really hot.

LD · Answer

Yes you can, and here is a linkh: ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9m1kBzOjhI

Debbie M · Answer

Rustoleum has a high heat spray paint.

Passionately Grounded · Answer

Yes! I painted with Annie Sloane Chalk Paint in Coco. My friend had an almost pinkish color tile - turned out great! We sprayed our Gold trimmed fireplace with Rustoleum and we have a gas fireplace as well. You will find the spraypaint link here. http://www.passionatelygrounded.org/?p=435

Michaelgs · Answer

Yes, just buy a two part epoxy paint. I ave used it on tile porcelain and bathtubs with great success

Barb Thomas · Answer

I have a similar looking fireplace (rental house), only the tile is a pinkish terra-cotta-ish. What is a good color to paint? Must be neutral.

DysArtTiles · Answer

All of these methods are temporary only. Ceramic glaze must be fired in a kiln to be permanent. In my opinion, the way the tiles are now is highly superior to any look these other methods will give.

Nadine · Answer

I agree with DysArtTiles. I think it is the orange stained wood that is dating this fireplace. You should paint the wood white or stain the wood a darker color and leave the title alone.

Karen · Answer

I painted my ceramic tile surround 10 years ago and it still looks great. I painted the first coat with a colored primer for the grout lines, taped off the grout lines with narrow masking tape and then I textured and sponged on a latex paint in a couple of coordinating colors to show texture. I then topped it off with a clearcoat to protect it.

I would do it again and again. Super simple.

Sandi Reynolds · Answer

so.....,what did you do?

Irene M Gutierrez · Answer

Yes you can but it is a process for beginner, some of the Pinterest followers show you how with whitewashing looks nice thinking of doing it myself, good luck

HouseLogic.com · Answer

We think painting the wood is a great idea. You can also tile over the existing tile. It costs more than painting, but it will give your fireplace a fresh, modern look. Check out these before and afters: http://goo.gl/H3nCEB

Joan Pacini · Answer

On my gas fireplace the gold lines were actually magnets. I popped them right off!  No paint at all!

Gre8067331 · Answer

Use Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer for All Surfaces and then use interior latex paint in whatever color and sheen you prefer. I've successfully painted tile in this way many times.

Lynda Benoit · Answer

I love the tiles you have. I'd paint the mantle white and paint the gold trim black, so it blends. Just my opinion.

Connie · Answer

is rust oleum fire resistant paint, I want to paint the tile around a wood burning fireplace?

Johnavallance82 · Answer

No, but you can use Tile Covers available in DIY's and online!

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