Is there anything that can be done to paint/coat over high-gloss bathroom tile that will hold up?

Question

A friend recently bought an older house with a bathroom with robin's egg blue tile in the bathroom around the tub/shower, on the sink counter, and halfway up the walls. She can not remodel now, but was wondering if there was a treatment that would let her paint or coat it & hold up to everday use - any suggestions?

Answer 1

As long as a tiled wall is sound, you can paint it with a special-purpose primer and a compatable gloss paint.Wash the surface thoroughley with warm water and detergent solution.Then apply the primer with a synthetic brush.Let it dry in a steam-free environment for a full 16 hrs.Than use a natural-bristle brush to apply the oil-base gloss paint.

Answer 2

You have to use a primer first. Go to the paint store and ask the person working there what the best primer is for the job you wanna do. I know it's pretty expensive but you have to use it or the paint won't stick to the tile.

Answer 3

me and a co-worker were just talking about this. he had painted the tiles in his bath. went to a local home store and told the guy in painting he was covering tile. there is a certain product that primes the tile for painting. he said it was a little high but it did the job and lasted for 4 years (til he moved) and never peeled. so it is doable. m

Answer 4

Yes.. she could prime it with a primer called KILZ and THEN paint over that after it has dried..
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Heavens sake.. why notd just remove the tile if she does not like it.. it would be cheaper and Look MUCH nicer than paint on a tile