![]() We went to Sherwin Williams (this post is not sponsored by the way!) where we were given some direction as far as what primer and paint to use and how to go about the process. But this proved to be pretty pricey, since they’d have to not only replace the tile but also the drywall behind it. We considered all options, with the first of course being to simply replace the tile. We decided to take matters into our own hands and two months after moving in, finally tackled the project. Our home was in the very final stages of construction and the builder wouldn’t change the backsplash at that point. It also made the kitchen appear much darker/smaller than it would with a lighter tile. It’s not that I don’t like patterned tile/backsplash, but with our particular granite style it just felt really busy in the space. As soon as we walked into the kitchen, the dark patterned tile glared at us as if to say “Change me!”. In our case, we left it to dry for 24 to 48 hours.When we bought our home back in July, we fell in love with pretty much all of the house except for the kitchen backsplash. Leave the backsplash to dry fully after cleaning before painting. Scrub the tile surfaces and in the grout lines for a proper cleaning. Thoroughly clean the tiled back splash using a degreaser and a cloth or rag. Step 1: Prepare the Tile Surface for Painting You’ll also want to remove any outlet covers. In our case, we were planning to replace them so we left them uncovered and unscrewed them from the lower cabinets. The first thing you’ll want to do is clear off the kitchen countertop and cover it with a drop cloth to protect the surface (if you plan to keep the counters). Heavy duty cleaner and degreaser such as TSP or Krud KutterĪlways wear protective gloves, glasses, working clothing and optimize ventilation when possible (open windows, use fans).Primer, water based for all surfaces (we used Bullseye 123 Primer by Zinsser).White Paint (Behr Interior/Exterior High Gloss Enamel in white, tinted to match our new painted kitchen cabinets).You can find our full disclosure policy here. ![]() Should you choose to purchase through these links we will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. OK, now that the basics are covered, let’s get started with with our painted ceramic tile backsplash! Materials Needed for the Best Results:ĭisclosure: This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. High gloss paints are generally easier to clean, more durable and can look more elegant for a backsplash. Look for a high-quality kitchen and bath paint, or paints that can be used both for interior/exterior.įinally, for both durability and acheiving the right “look” for a tile backsplash, consider a semi-gloss paint or high-gloss finish paint. We painted a ceramic tile backsplash in Theas kitchen, but Ive used this same method on terra cotta tiles and travertine tiles. The primer will help your paint to stick to the tile and prevent pealing over time.įor maximum durability, be sure to use an acrylic or expoxy paint that’s built for high traffic and moisture. 1.Clean your tile backsplash well with T.S.P. When painting ceramic tile you want to keep a few things in mind: adhesion, durability and finish.Īs we cover in detail below, for optimal adhesion you want to clean the tile completely and then prime it. Which Tile Paint to Use for a Backsplash? Continue reading for the full how-to instructions. Minimal skill needed – unlike tiling, painting tile backsplash is quite simple.Depending on the size of your kitchen, re-tiling could add weeks to a kitchen remodel. Time – all the steps to removing and replacing existing tile backsplash is tedious and time consuming.Not to mention the added cost of purchasing tile that ranges for different types. Cost – removing existing tile, re-dry walling damaged areas, mudding and finally adding new tile and grout is very labour intensive which adds to cost. ![]()
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