Asked on Mar 29, 2018
Kitchen tile backsplash. Should I use oil based primer or water based
by Dbr30385450
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Use a tile paint kit. Rustoleum or Homax. Has everything you need.
I don't think it matters as long as the drywall is sealed. Water based is easier to clean up and dries faster. it will all be covered anyway.
I would use water base
Stay away from oil based. Water based is mush easier to work with.
The drywall needs to be sealed against water, mold and mildew. Then paint in any good paint. Chalk paint has some texture, so small tiles (1”sq) might have a problem. Sheets of tiles or larger tiles may stay more securely because there is a surface to hold onto. Your water-resistant grout will do more sealing, then the trimming caulk. I would use water-resistant, dirt resistant, grease resistant paint—in other words, plastic! Best wishes ☺️
Hi there, my preference would be a water-based primer. I've never had much luck with the oil-based ones.
Are you wanting to tile over the splashback or paint it ?
The biggest advantage of oil based primer is better at sealing in stains.
I am also a supporter of water based. I removed a few stains on my shirt that I bought on the last sale with it easily.
Another vote for water based.