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Painting kitchen splashback tiles

  • 26-02-2014 2:27pm
    #1
    redser7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'll be doing this soon. The tiles are ceramic and a dark bottle-green colour.
    I plan to use Zinsser BIN primer. But I'm not sure about the top coat. Chances are we'll settle on white. Problem is I'm not sure my painting skills will get a good finish using Gloss. Any tips or recommendations on a product?
    I believe with a good primer like Zinsser BIN you can use any top coat. Would I be better off using something easier to apply like satinwood paint that will give me a smooth finish and a bit of a sheen?
    Thanks for any help ...


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  • #2
    oisinbutler
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭oisinbutler


    redser7 wrote: »
    Hi,
    I'll be doing this soon. The tiles are ceramic and a dark bottle-green colour.
    I plan to use Zinsser BIN primer. But I'm not sure about the top coat. Chances are we'll settle on white. Problem is I'm not sure my painting skills will get a good finish using Gloss. Any tips or recommendations on a product?
    I believe with a good primer like Zinsser BIN you can use any top coat. Would I be better off using something easier to apply like satinwood paint that will give me a smooth finish and a bit of a sheen?
    Thanks for any help ...

    Satinwood is a better choice. If you are unsure of your painting skills then use a water based satinwood, it will be a little easier to apply. 2 coats of bin primer will serve you better than one. Use a sanding sponge to sand the brush strokes out after each coat. Remember to give the tiles a good scrub before you start painting.


  • #3
    redser7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    Thanks very much Oisin. Thinking its a good choice as I can also do the door frames and skirts from the same tin.
    Cheers


  • #4
    oisinbutler
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 165 ✭✭oisinbutler


    redser7 wrote: »
    Thanks very much Oisin. Thinking its a good choice as I can also do the door frames and skirts from the same tin.
    Cheers
    You're welcome!


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