Can i paint floor tile

Rolling over one section of the stencil at a time instead of painting across the entire stencil can help avoid the roller marks that often plague home painters. Move the stencil to another tile and repeat this process across the entire floor, taking care not to mar any freshly painted tiles with the stencil. If you run into partial tiles at the edge of the floor, you can paint over partial sections of the stencil. A high-quality sealant can protect your painted tile floor from grime, moisture, and mold, as well as scuff marks and scratches from foot traffic.

Even so, regularly sweeping, vacuuming, and damp-mopping debris from the floor will help retain the sheen of your painted tile floor and keep the pattern if applied looking sharp and distinct. You can also provide your tile floor with an extra barrier of protection from everyday wear-and-tear by setting mats in high-traffic areas and floor pads directly below furnishings on the tile.

When you need to thoroughly clean painted tile, use neutral pH solvents and lightly rub them into the floor with a non-abrasive chamois mop. Steer clear of steel wool, scouring pads, or chemical cleaners, which can all discolor or erode the paint. A paste of baking soda and warm water makes for a gentle homemade cleaner that not only works wonders on grime-ridden tile, but can also render your grout lines pearly-white again.

After using this homemade cleaner, wipe the clean tile dry with a lint-free cloth. Disclosure: BobVila. You agree that BobVila. All rights reserved. Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY.

Don't want to do it yourself? Thank you so much!! There are some really cool stencil designs out there, that's exciting! The color we used was Windsor Gray. What is durable? We will move into a house that they'll break down completely in about 2 or 3 years, so we do not want to spend to much money. Will it hold up nicely over 2 or 3 years? It's durable for a few years and a great project too if you want to replace flooring in a few years! For extra durability, I'd use 2 or 3 layers of the top coat and make sure to let it cure for a week before heavy traffic on it.

I'm pretty sure that you can paint a terrace floor but I would check the materials that it will bond to on the product specs. My Web Stories. Learn how to paint tile floor easily and the best floor tile paint to use!

Pin it Share Share Email. How to Paint Vinyl Siding. Click here to cancel reply. Leave this field empty. Lori Thursday 7th of October Angela Marie Made Monday 11th of October Bianca Wednesday 6th of October Love your new floors.

Amazing transformation! Which gray did you use? I love it! Aletta Wednesday 4th of August Thanks for all the tips and tricks on this one! Angela Marie Made Saturday 14th of August Teresa Tuesday 3rd of August Vijay Sunday 20th of June Amazing difference Kris!! What a difference the before and after!! Thanks Lisa! Enjoy your weekend sweet friend! We just moved into a home that has gray tile with a red diamond in between every tile in the entry way.

I was thinking of painting that diamond black to match the railings. Think it would work?? I adore what you did!! Hi Sandi! In this case, I would seal them after painting too! Wow what a difference that made to your bathroom! It looks gorgeous!! You did a fantastic job thanks for sharing with us! Thanks so much Jen! I had so much fun with you this week! We need to do it all over again sometime soon! Painting the tiles? Never thought at this DIY!

Love the idea! Going to make some changes, you know it! I love what you have done. I am goi g to paint my bathroom floor but planning to use a stencil for design. Your tips will really help. Anything you can add about using stencils please feel free. Thanks Rosie! Wow, what a transformation, from an ugly duckling to classy and sophisticated bathroom. You have done an amazing job Kris.

Who knew that painting a tile floor would be so relatively easy and super affordable. Your articles are so helpful and I thank you. Enjoy your weekend! Do you think this would work in a large, high traffic area kitchen? You are not only extremely talented but you are so brave! What a lot of hard work that really paid off!

I have no suggestions. I had that same birdcage wallpaper in my master bath, I love what you have done! I am so glad I found your blog. All original. So you can imagine the old gouted tiny patterned tiles of the floor. You did an outstanding job, hope my tiny tiles turns out as well as yours did. Our bathroom is the kind that has matching lavender color tub, toilet and sink. They certainly had wild style back then.

My whole bathroom tub, tile, and all used to be pink so I hear you! Good luck with whipping your bathroom into shape! It all looks fabulous, especially the stencilling. I recently painted my bedroom grey which I loved at first but now thinking a little decoration would be goo.

Thank you for sharing. Love love love it! How has it stood up to the test of time? Adam, it has held up even better than I expected! Your painted tile floors look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your home and talent! Thanks Wendy! I actually have a friend whoo painted her backsplash and it turned out great! Thank you for your detailed how to project.

You have given me inspiration to do it. The tile in my Nevada house has a shinier finish than your tile. Do you think that sanding will allow the paint to adhere? I have ceramic tile floors in my bathroom that I dislike because of the color. I would like to paint the tile floors but am wondering if it is possible because of the style of my tiles. Each tile has an uneven pattern so they are not smooth like your tiles. Do you think it might still be possible for me to paint these tiles?

Your bathroom looks great by the way! Looks great. How does the painted tile feel on your feet? I am afraid painted floor tile will feel rough to the tough. Since I sanded the tile well before painting and used a roller that gives a really smooth finish it really feels no different on my feet than typical tile! Your bathroom looks great!! I am considering trying this in my kitchen but I have 2 dogs. Do you think it would hold up?

Thanks Diana! I would definitely put some type of polyurethane or other protective coating on it though. Good luck! Wonderful transformation. I revamped our bathroom with subway tile etc. Even though the floor is in fine condition it no longer looks right with the new black, white and gray color scheme. You have definitely inspired me to paint floor tiles. I have been wanting to do it for a while now but until I read your post I was fearful.

Not anymore…. I do wonder though, if painting them will hurt the resale value of the house any though. Thanks again. Thank you! Your floor looks beautiful. I guess you can paint wall tile using the same method? I wonder how the paint would hold up in a shower area? Thanks for all the info too- really appreciate it! Did you remove the toilet and sink pedestals before painting, or did you just paint around them? Your bathroom looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing! What is your thought about doing this same painting process on a kitchen tile floor that gets higher traffic than a bathroom?

Any suggestions? Or recommendations on a product that is clear and seals with a matte finish? Hi, your project looks great! I came across your page when I was googling on re painting toilet. I am looking at painting a small patch of the tiles in the shower area.

With daily high humidity like that, this might not hold up. Thanks so much for your inspiration. Does this paint have a bad odor like some of the other tile paint I have been reading about? I had my handyman go to our local Rings End and bought the primer and paint that could be used on garage floors.

I see exactly where we went wrong NOW. Two coats primer and one coat top paint. I think I will rent a palm sander and start over myself and follow your direction to the word.

Thank You. Is that the same bath? Quick question: did you have to remove the toilet and sink before painting your floor? After reading this. I like that you use bm patio paint. I have been searching for information on painting a ceramic tile floor and this fits the bill. The floor is one with a combination of different sized tiles laid in a pattern and a high gloss shine.

Do you think this method would work? Leaving it unsealed and using the products you recommend seems to be the best way to go for easy repair if needed. Thanks so much for your post. Hello Kris, I really like how your tile turn out.

I am going to try to do mine as well. But I have a questions. After painting the tile, what are you doing with the grout. Will the grout remain panted and will not show any grout? Is this paint will not peel through the years. Your response will be greatly appreciated.

I painted both the tile and the grout so yes, the grout will stay painted. My floors have been in place for over six months now with no peeling. Will it hold up and what exactly did you use? Thank you for the great idea!! Also, will this same method work for my shower? Hi, it looks great and I am inspired. I have a question on painting the floor tilt with the product you used. How has it held up with time and foot traffic?

Hi Kris thank you for the story. Did you use coarse or fine sanding paper? Was there a lot of dust with that sanding process? I sanded the tiles I had with the crud on them with 80 grit, did the whole floor with grit, and then finished off with a quick once-over with a fine grit.

I have brand new tile in my bathroom that is supposed to be grey. It is in a herringbone style, not all one color. It is on the brown and tan shades not grey. Any ideas? Love it! Great detailed instructions too. Can you tell me how long it took you to do your floors?

There were several hours of drying time between coats but the total amount of time that I was actually working on them was only about four hours. Your bathroom floor looks great, so much better than that original red one. A very good fix for a low cost though a lot of prep.

Years ago we bought a house that had a small white octagon tile in the bath that was interspersed with flower shapes more octagons that were maroon and pink in the center. For a small job this worked well as it had a tough finish that matched the gloss on the rest of the floor tile.

We lived in the house several years and it held up perfectly. You certainly came out with a great fix for an older floor with the painted finish to match the wall stencil color. The final result of your bath re-do is a lovely, stylish room to be proud of. Reglazing is likely going to be a bit more durable in the long-run but also a lot more expensive.

Hi Kris, I have same question as Ryan before me, what grit sandpaper did you use on the tile? We bought a mid-century modern home 2 years ago when we moved back to St.

The ceramic time floor was a hideous red. I saw your bathroom makeover and immediately started working. Thank you so much for your makeover step-by-step! So much cheaper than having the ceramic tile removed and redone! Our floor looks great, but after a week of drying and not using it, the floor is still a bit sticky. My husband has a handicap and uses a cane. He walked on it yesterday and his cane left a round mark and his slippers left an impression — like when you walk on a really dusty floor.

I took a clean washcloth and wiped down the floor and the marks came out. How long does the floor need to dry? Any advise would be appreciated. Glad it turned out well! Drying time is going to depend on whether you used a protective top coat or not and also the humidity — If you live somewhere really humid that will extend dry time. Great instructions and great results in your bathroom.

I love your modern take on classic and your ideas definitely inspire me. Curious about on update on how the painted tile is holding up? Thanks for any suggestions. Hey Kris! He also said there was no need to poly over it for the same concerns you had.. The wall tile was originally pink but the previous owners had it professionally glazed along with the pink tub! Congrats on your new home!

This is my first time visiting your blog, wow is all I can say. Thank you for the very descriptive breakdown of each step. Cannot wait to use your painting alternative, it looks amazing! This is amazing!!! Was it more than a day? So helpful. I was so frustrated with our tiles. Thought there was no hope then found your post. After a year there are starting to be just the slightest signs of wear so I might roll a quick recoat layer on to keep it looking good.

Still super happy with it! I need help with large tile floor in my kitchen. I would like to paint it if I could. It is the old s style. What would I need to do as in the easy steps that you have done in your bathroom and I am interested in doing the same with my kitchen. Please give me some comments. How did this hold up to water getting on it..

I used chalk paint and it looks great but if water gets on it it bubbles up instantly.. Looks amazing! What would you say about this process for bathroom walls?? Looks fantastic. At the beginning they were a reddish tile and at the end they were blue?

What color tile did you paint? The red or blue? This looks fantastic! Would you try this for the walls that were tiled to? How well do you think it would hold up in really wet situations like the shower? How well has it held up? Has it scratched at all? I love your bathroom! I used the benjamin moree floor paint thank to your recommendation.

Any recommendations for poly? Hi Kris , I just happened upon your post about painting your bathroom floor from September as I am searching for a way to breathe new life into my ceramic tile floors and I have a question for you How are your tiles holding up after a year and do you regularly use this bathroom? Hi Patricia, this is our hall bathroom so it does get regular use.

I plan to fix those tiles and give the whole room a single recoat sometime this winter. I want to say that your bathroom is just out of sight!

I have read and reread all of this project. But my question is…if the ceramic tile on the floors can be painted this way, then can the ceramic tiles on the wall be done the same?? Thanks for answering and again I must say that room is gorgeous! Thank you Pat! Well perhaps I will give it a go. Thanks for sharing. Thanks so much for this. We have some s red pattern tiles in Austria that we are thinking of painting a pale grey over concrete colour and wonder if we can keep the pattern from the tile with a light grey wash.

Have you experienced this before? Is this ok to do in a bigger area and higher traffic area? Thank you for sharing this!! If you try it in a higher traffic area, I would definitely seal it after painting. Not sure if I need a 3rd coat. Also, I noticed that the paint feels slightly tack-y. Is this normal?