Can I paint a ceramic tiled bathroom floor? what would i use?

Question

would it be durable? i figure rugs would cover most of the high trafific area. I want them to be chocolate brown, high gloss. is this practical?

Answer 1

There aren't many kinds of paint that stick to ceramic tile. Wood stains do and automotive paint. those are the only 2 that I know of but there may be more

Answer 2

Ceramic tiles are glazed. After they are baked in the kiln the layers of glaze set. If you were to paint it any paint durable enough would probably not be practical, and would not be permanent. It would also look uneven. I would recommend against it. Glazes and the whole process is time consuming and expensive, which is probably why tiles are so pricey. Would some stick, yes. Would they look good, doubtful.

Answer 3

Not a good idea to paint over ceramic tile. It will not hold up for long. Best thing to do is remove the tile and replace it with something else.

Answer 4

I don't think so. Paint is all about bonding to the surface it is sitting on. Ceramic glazes are essentially glass surfaces. You would have to use an oil-based paint for durability and water repellancy (is that a word??) since latex would soften with water contact...

Answer 5

I would use a paint stripper that you can find in your local hardware store. Make sure you have the room well ventilated. Use a fan to ventilate the room because the fumes can be very toxic. Start with a small area. Check to make sure the stripper wont discolor your grout. Do a small area at a time. and wear gloves and try not to get any stripper on your skin. Hope this helps you.

Answer 6

i hope its not practical, why dont you try high gloss floor tiles instead, the narrow areas can be eliminated in the design itself.
All The Best!

Answer 7

U R Nuts, you can tile over without removal or use whatever force required to remove old, then go forward. Wildest thing I have ever heard !