How To Paint Bathroom Tile

Mauro first explains the options to the homeowner, explaining that he can either tear all of the tiles down and rebuild or paint the tiles. In light of budget and time, the two decide to paint the existing tile.

How To Paint Tile

You don’t always have to remove tile for a new look. It can be painted with the right steps and materials.

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Mauro helps a homeowner, Brian, repaint his 1950s avocado green bathroom tile with a white epoxy tile paint. Mauro and Brian use painters tape to protect the edges of the newly painted bathroom walls. To cover the vanity and toilet, they use plastic sheeting. For the last step to prep the bathroom, they tape down floor paper. To sand the tiles for better adhesion, Mauro uses an orbital sander and 320-grit sandpaper. To clean up the dust, Mauro goes in with a HEPA vacuum. To paint the tile, Mauro uses an epoxy acrylic tub and tile paint. To ensure proper ventilation, Mauro installs a window ventilator, and he and Brian wear respirator masks. To cut in, Mauro uses a soft 1-½ inch angled brush. Then Mauro and Brian roll the paint onto the tiles using 4-inch foam rollers and short neck roller frames. For the second coat, to get deeper into the grout, Mauro switches to 4-inch microfiber rollers. All products can be found at local home centers.

Materials

Cleaning solution Microfiber cloth Painter’s tape Plastic drop cloths Resin paper 320 grit sandpaper Epoxy paint Foam roller covers Microfiber roller covers

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