Can I Paint Ceramic Tile Backsplash

Elizabeth i ve only painted this one backsplash so i can t give you a definite answer.

Can i paint ceramic tile backsplash. Paint your backsplash with general finishes milk paint in the color of your choosing we mixed the snow white color with a little bit of antique white. I ve done a lot of projects to make our dated 80 s kitchen look more modern. Yes you can paint a tile backsplash. Brush on two coats of paint allowing sufficient drying time between follow the manufacturer s instructions.

With a little prep work and the right paint you can transform your kitchen in just one weekend. Make sure the primer is specifically formulated to adhere to your backsplash like the zinsser bulls eye that christy used to cover her ceramic tiles. First cover any surfaces you want to protect with a drop cloth and then use a medium grade sandpaper to lightly sand the tile to remove any loose grout or buildup. However just like you can paint over any dark color on a wall given enough coats i m sure you can also paint over dark tile with a lighter color.

The cobalt blue tile backsplash. This paint goes a long way 1 quart will be plenty for most backsplashes. It just might take you several coats to get full coverage. Depending on the color and texture of existing back splash a second coat of primer might be needed.

Then take your etching cleaner and carefully paint the tiles with a thin layer of cleaner wear gloves goggles a respirator and long sleeves for this part. Apply a good coat of primer using a paint brush for all the grout lines and any decals in the tile. But there s one element that still made me cringe.