How can I paint this 1960's terracotta tile?
by
Kathy Wood
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This tile was set in cement mortar that will not come clean. I love the shape of the tile, but do not love the color. I would love some tips on how to paint and seal the tiles and mortar.
Here's some information for you! It can be done!
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-terra-cotta-floor-tiles-31807.html
https://www.hunker.com/13411745/how-to-paint-terra-cotta-floor-tiles
Stanley Cleaner cleans grout and tile very nicely.
Please, please, do NOT paint terracotta tiles!
They are fabulous the way they are! Don’t do anything
They need to be painted and stenciled!! Sorry they are outdated.
Terra cotta is an awesome tile and timeless. They are nvr outdated.
Change other things in your kitchen and you will find it compliments everything. The more worn they are, the better they look.
I wouldnt change a thing about them except clean the grout.
Ways to clean grout...
1. use vinegar and toothbrush/scrubbrush
2. Try bleach straight and brush
3. Diuted muratic acid in a drip/squeeze bottle and brush
4. Steamer
5. Last ditch...
WARNING- TOXIC CHEMICAL MIX-
***ventilate room well and wear mask and gloves***
mix 1/2 bleach, 1/2 greased lightning. Recommend using spray bottle with bleach and spray bottle of greased lightning. Have bucket of clear water. (This is to nuetralize/dilute mix)
WORK SMALL AREAS AT A TIME.
Spray same amount of each onto grout. Scrub thoroughly. Use water and sponge to pick up chemicals.
Repeat if necessary until clean.
Last step, let dry and paint grout sealer onto grout.
**I have used the bleach spray and greased lightning mixe on numerous occassions for cleaning stubborn grout stains, mildew removal, dried grease removal from sides of appliances and cleaning white gym shoes. Greased lightning contains ammonia so a chemical reaction happens when bleach is added. It is not as bad as when straight amonnia is used. Works great and can be done safely without a prob. Prob safer than the muratic acid actually. Less chance of being burned.
Try baking soda and peroxide. Try it in one small obscure place and don't breathe it in
I painted mine, followed all of the instructions and it was just a few months before it started chipping away. I sealed it before and after too - now I will have to wait until we can pull it up and it looks worse than before I painted it.
This is a wonderful tutorial showing you how to paint your tile floor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aYZ5cfUD5Q