Can I use another type of paint for tiles other than tile paint?

Question

I have a tiled fireplace in bedroom but the tiles very old and worn and horrid colour. Want to update to very modern room but make feature of fire with possibly a metallic paint yet the only tile paints I have seen are bathroom or kitchen type colours- any suggestions on what I can use to paint it?

Answer 1

don't even bother trying to paint tiles. they look rubbish painted regardless of what paint you use

Answer 2

If you really want your table to look nice, remove the tile and install a piece of finished grade (or sanded) plywood the thickness of the tile (probably 1/4" or 3/8". Then prime it and paint it the same as the wood parts you've already done. Tile paint is a horrible product that does not give the look most people desire. It doesn't wear well or last (especially with the use as a dining table). If you use a painter's 5-in-1 tool to get into a grout joint between the tiles to pry one up(start in the middle so as not to damage the wood at the perimeter), you will find the other tiles come up easily once you get the 1st one up. Use the 5-in-1 to remove the tile adhesive (dampen it with a sponge will make it easier to remove). Use Elmer's carpenter's wood glue when installing the new plywood and fasten with 3/4" to 1" brads. Make sure to set the nails and putty the holes and sand them smooth.

Answer 3

You can use any primer on them so long as you etch the tile surfaces with muriatic acid. Apply the acid with gloves and a sponge in a well vented area to etch . Then wipe down with clean water and kitchen detergent. Then prime and paint as you would any surface.

Answer 4

Mask the area and use a car spray paint. Have you ever tried to clean graffitti from tiles etc. It will stick like sh!t to a shovel.
Many silvers and metalic spray paints available from DIY stores.
Edit: Remember to clean them well first.

Answer 5

you can buy a tile primer paint from most diy shops and you can paint over then with gloss or acrylic paints.

Answer 6

You can use ordinary house hold gloss paint, on top of an undercoat, but in my opinion it looks, yuck. How about stencils, and emulsion paints?. or enamels.

Answer 7

You can but always go with the reccomended paint, at least you know its the best

Answer 8

yea its called stop being tight and buy some new ones

Answer 9

is best for u to choose what u like...