Replacing Bath Tiles Part 2: Painting the Ceramic Bath Tiles
Is it possible to paint the ceramic bath tiles, and achieve a grade that better matches your bathroom furniture? Yes, now it’s possible if you follow our 5 easy steps. We show you the required products and the technique. This article is the Part 2 of “Replacing bath tiles”; a special review edition on bathroom, for those who want to remodel from old fashioned tiles.
Since painting over the ceramic tiles is the easier and faster way to give a fresh look to your bathroom, you will need to do it perfectly. This smart solution doesn’t consist only to paint , but in 3 main steps:
Sanding
Priming
Painting
There is on the market specific primers for ceramic tiles coverings. You can also find epoxi paints (2 components) to cover tiles. These paints might be dyed by using an universal tints.
Here you have the required list of tools and materials. Ensure you get all of these products before start.
Materials
Silicone remover.
Primer for ceramic materials.
2 components epoxi paint.
Dissolvent for epoxi paints.
Universal coloring; just in case we want to paint the tiles with using a different color.
Tools
Brush.
Cutter.
Enamel roller with different spare parts.
Practical tips before you begin
Clean up the wall carefully using a brush, water and taking out the grease off. Rub the tiles with the help of a scourer, and then leave it to dry. Use a tape and a plastic cover to keep save the washroom, including WC and bathtub. Take it out as soon as you finish, otherwise the tape will be patched and more difficult to remove further on. The best way to cover the tiles using paint might be more efficient when sanding the surface before.
Thus, if you sand thoroughly the wall, the results will be visible longer and a long-lasting results are ensured.
Finishing and Cleaning Bathroom Tiles Tips
How to apply a primer and epoxi paints.
Remove the silicone junctions. A sharpen cuter might help you to achieve it easily.
Apply silicone cleaner and wait until the material acts.
Clean up the whole surface carefully, using a mix of water and grease off material. Ensure that all the foam is over.
Apply and extend over a tinny layer of primer. Do not worry if it does not cover the ceramic wall completely.
Once the surface is dried, bring to play the universal paint for ceramic tiles
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