Does anyone know how to properly paint over ceramic wall tiles that are ugly in a kitchen?

Question

I really need to redecorate, and these are so hideous! Please help! How can I paint over them and be able to wash over them to get greasy splashes and tomato sauce off?

Thank You!!

Answer 1

In fact I did the ones in my bathroom, here is the answer;

1; first you have to wash the tiles with an ammonia solution, rinse off well, den dry with a lint free cloth. be sure it's clean and free of all grease. and be sure it's completely dry.
2; start sanding the tiles with with a 100 grit paper until they feel porous. rinse the tiles well. buy a special primer which will stick on the ceramic, (look in paint stores) when you have the primer start priming the desired wall. let dry for 6 hours, then you'll prime it for the second time, after the primer is completely dry, apply your desired paint color.twice...If it's your kitchen try do some embellishments, ( stencil ling) on your back splash, be sure to apply 2 coats of polyurethane. on the back splash... let each layer dry for 24 hours

It worked for me, It should work for you too.

Success.

Rachel

Answer 2

No offense meant in this to you or any other answers and I'm sure you'll get some that say it can be done.

Tile, by its very nature isn't designed to accept paint, and will degrade over time in any effort, no matter what others say. I've installed thousands of sq ft of tile and applied at least as much paint on various surfaces.

In the long run, and depending on budget, or your desire to remain in that house,,,replacing what seems hideous to you, is the best course of action. In the end, the costs of paint and the never ending maintenance to keep it as you might want it, will in fact equal or be close to the cost to start over.

Rev. Steven

Answer 3

OK, so you don't want to pull the tiles, I don't blame you. So you're going to have to sand the tiles to get the shine out of them so the paint will stick well. So get some low grit sandpaper and either hand sand them all to a flat dull finish, or use an electric sander on them. Now on your paint You can use either oil base, or Acrylic, but definitely use High Gloss, it will stick & look the best!

Answer 4

Saw "Debie Travis do it on Hometime,
Go to a paint store :" Sherwin Williams" or whatever . They have the stuff and the know how to answer all the questions ,this isn't the time for cheap and guessing and hoping it will work.
I have used two part epoxy paint and you wouldn't tell it from the ceramic .

Answer 5

Ask at a paint/decorating shop for a good quality spray paint that won't wash off when sponged, I'm sure many large stores have advisors. Just make sure it's a spray (quite messy but worth it) as using a brush will look very crappy.

Answer 6

I just did this! Hope I can help you.

You can clean the walls with a variety of things, depending on what is stuck on them.
Try regular dishsoap/water, oxy clean, vinegar.

After they are clean, paint your walls with a latex (for indoors). This paint is washable and best for kitchen tiles.

If you can't get all the grease off, you might just have to paint over it and use a few coats. (That's what I had to do!)

But now, the walls look like new and no grease spots show through!

GOOD LUCK! If this works, please pick ME for he "best answer"!

Answer 7

there is i think no real way to paint on them i think it will rub off no matter what... you have to paint ceramic with gloss and then fire them in a kiln and its to late for that,,ill suggest and it maybe a little odd, but i think it would look ok, maybe wallpaper with a plain wallpaper maybe a solid color???

Answer 8

lighty sand the surface using a high grid sandpaper to make it porous-prime paint and seal.