Can I paint a toilet?

Question

I am buying a house and the toilet was spray painted (graffity) and I was wondering if I can paint it (decorative) with some sort of waterproof paint or something for ceramic, any suggestions? Does it work? It would be nice to match it to my decoration.

Answer 1

Check out this article I found on that very question...

http://www.askthebuilder.com/400_Paint_a_Toilet.shtml

Answer 2

Since the toilet is a glazed product, I would remove the paint with a paint stripper. (They even make decent water based strippers that will make oil based paints yield.)

I just would not paint one myself. It will allow staining and be a potential surface for bacteria to harbor.

I definitely would not paint it. If you must, an epoxy enamel would be the most robust surface to keep clean, but I have no experience that the thermal expansion rates are close enough to keep it from peeling.

Answer 3

There may be a way to remove the paint. Try useing a very very mild chemical paint stripper. A razor blade might work too. I dont think you can paint a toliet and make it look good. If you have to just replace it.

Answer 4

You can either paint it or just go buy a new one! You can get a brand new toilet for like $60.00!

Answer 5

You can paint it but it may not last unless you use the appropriate paint.

Answer 6

Good idea. Paint it brown to hide the stains. Then you never have to clean it.

I think I'll do it too...

Answer 7

no....porcelain is glazed... paint woh't stick right... will eventually peel... just remove the graffiti.

Be Blessed!

Answer 8

Yep. Sure can. Call your local hardware store and ask them what they would recommend.

Answer 9

probly lol or wrap it in wraping papper and use is as a chair lol
just kidding

Answer 10

yes