Tile Paint

katy39

Hi all,
I'm thinking of painting the tiles in the kitchen to save some money but can anyone tell me if it's a good job as I have no experience in this. Also do I paint the grout as well or do I just regrou after I finish painting.
Thank you

Wishbone Ash

You can't really re-grout as such unless you're going to remove the old grout first which is not at all feasible. Just paint over everything or use a different colour for the grout lines if you wish to have a tile effect (although that would be a bit tedious to do).

dok_golf

Zinsser B I N primer first or Bloxx It ( very good oil based primer/sealer from fleetwood.

jm08

I used 2 coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 as a primer (its water based) very easy to apply, having given the tiles a really good clean using a mix of vinegar and water. I painted the grout as well.

I then used Colourtrend paint (can't remember whether it was eggshell or ceramic, but the shop will know), but I used it because of the variety of colours that could be used.

I didn't bother with the grout, but am very pleased with the result. Really easy to keep clean and still looks good 2 years later. If you wanted to keep the grout lines, you could tape them having painted them first in white Zinsser.

dok_golf

Trouble with 1-2-3, it that any damp gets underneath, it will lift.

jm08

dok_golf wrote: »

Trouble with 1-2-3, it that any damp gets underneath, it will lift.

I've had no problem with this. Even over the sink where water would be splashed up against the tiles or over the cooker with steaming pots. Perhaps in a bathroom it might be an issue where there is a lot more water around.

builder007

jm08 wrote: »

I used 2 coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 as a primer (its water based) very easy to apply, having given the tiles a really good clean using a mix of vinegar and water. I painted the grout as well.

I then used Colourtrend paint (can't remember whether it was eggshell or ceramic, but the shop will know), but I used it because of the variety of colours that could be used.

I didn't bother with the grout, but am very pleased with the result. Really easy to keep clean and still looks good 2 years later. If you wanted to keep the grout lines, you could tape them having painted them first in white Zinsser.

Any photos that you could upload?

shenanagans

I did this last year in my kitchen. Totally agree in regards to Zinsser B I N primer. Don't do it unless you use this primer and a proper tile paint. I used a grout pen which finished the job well.

jm08

builder007 wrote: »

Any photos that you could upload?

Only saw this now. I bought paint in McDonnells in Nutgrove. They suggested what paint to use.

https://servimg.com/view/16537741/108