Great job on the title. I have a question. I have dull title on my backsplash. I see a lot of people using the gloss. Is the gloss that in or is it just there preference? Could u give me your thoughts on that. Thanks so much for any info. Great post! Amazing results. I had the same question. Do you think the same could be done to tile in a shower? Thanks for your thoughts. I think you definitely could but you would want to seal it with something to protect it from all the water!
It looks fantastic! Do you by chance know ifthe same approach can be used for painting tile bathroom counters to last about five years until the full remodel?
Thanks Allison! I think it totally could but I would probably put a protective sealer on top just to make sure it holds up against the water!
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I had a ton of paint left over from painting the til e floor in my half bath makeover , and it has held up great! Why not paint the tile backsplash too? This turned out to be a simple project that I wish I had done much sooner!
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Purchases made through these links may earn me a small commission at no additional cost to you. Please visit my disclosures page for more information. I followed the same technique I used on my painted tile floors, so check out this video for a quick overview before diving into the tutorial below. After years of cooking splatters, our backsplash was pretty icky around the stove.
To cut through the grease, I used TSP mixed in a bucket of water. I've used this stuff for everything, from cleaning aluminum siding to wiping down textured walls before painting. Make sure to use gloves when cleaning with TSP, because the degreasing agent will suck the oils right out of your skin! Just give your backsplash tiles a quick wipe down, then rinse off the residue with a clean sponge. Help the paint adhere to the slick tile by giving it a quick sanding.
You're not trying to remove the finish. You're just roughing up the surface a bit so the primer has something to grab on to. I used 80 grit sandpaper in my corner cat sander, but you could just use a sanding block and some elbow grease!
You should notice a thin film of dust on the tile. After sanding, wipe down the backsplash tile with a tack cloth. This sticky cloth will grab all those tiny flecks of dust that can ruin your paint job! The bonding primer and paint I used for painting the tile backsplash will be difficult, if not impossible, to remove from the wall and countertop once it cures.
Make sure to tape off anything you don't want painted. For extra protection from drips on the countertop, I rolled out butcher paper the same kind I use to protect my workbench from paint drips and taped it down as well. Rollers can sometimes spray a fine mist of paint droplets, so cover anything that might get hit. Your tile should be fully clean and dry.
Next, protect your surfaces. Place plastic or canvas drop cloths on your countertops to catch any paint splatter. This also holds your drop cloth in place.
I taped the edge of my countertops, along my window trim, as well as the sides of my kitchen cabinets where they joined. My tile is a porous tile, which is more likely to soak in paint than many other kitchen backsplashes.
Depending on your tile type, you may need to etch the surface so the paint adheres well and is long lasting.
Clean your tile backsplash with the cleaner and a sponge and then let it dry. Next, using a very fine grit sandpaper, I recommend grit, to rough up the surface further. Do not use a course sand paper as that will leave visible scratches on the surface of your tile. Let it dry fully so that the tile and the grout are completely dry.
At this point, you have a choice! However, you also have the option to use a tub and tile epoxy specifically made to paint tile.
There are a pros and cons of each type of paint. The pro of using latex paint or a gloss enamel paint is that it is more affordable, readily available, and can be tinted to any color of choice. It is easily applied with a paint brush and roller, and offers easy clean up during the painting project. Conversely, using a latex paint requires you to prime your tile with paint primer to help with adhesion and longevity.
Additionally, it can be less durable than an epoxy paint. I used our kitchen for almost a year with the painted tile prior to our full kitchen remodel. In that year, I never had any chips, cracks or peeling from my painted tile backsplash. However, I know that had I continued to use the kitchen as-is, eventually some wear and tear would show. On the other hand, the pro of using epoxy is that it is highly durable.
It is made specifically to adhere to tile, and offers a glossier surface. It also holds up to moisture very well. This makes it easier to clean and less susceptible to chips and peeling.
The two main cons of using epoxy paint is that it can be more expensive depending on the square footage you need to cover, and is highly odorous. So if you choose to go this route, make sure you have proper ventilation.
If you decide to use an epoxy, simply do all the preparation steps stated above, then follow the directions on your epoxy kit. This tub and tile kit comes highly recommended. If you decide to move forward using a latex paint or enamel paint to paint your tile backsplash, then continue on with this tutorial.
Next up: priming! Just like with cabinetry, you want to give your paint the best surface possible to adhere to. Use a high quality primer to prime your tile backsplash. First use a brush to trim out tight spaces and corners and then finish with a roller. Make sure to pay special attention to your grout lines. Painting grout with a brush can take more paint than expected since the grout tends to soak the paint up quickly.
As you can see, I worked on this project at night. But even with the poor quality photo you can see that the primer itself improves this space dramatically already! I applied one coat of primer and that was sufficient because of the porousness of my tile.
However, if you are painting a glossy tile, I would recommend applying two coats of primer to ensure durability on that slippery surface. Repeat the same process of priming, but with a high quality paint. If you choose to use a matte paint you will need to seal your tiles after painting so they are durable and able to be cleaned.
Apply two coats of paint for extra coverage and durability, allowing ample time between coats to dry fully. Depending on the color of your existing tile and the color paint you choose, more than 2 coats may be required for full coverage. As you can see this is SUCH a simple process. If you can paint a wall then you can paint a tile backsplash!
If you like the high contrast look, then you might not want to paint your grout the same color as your freshly painted tile. If that is the case, then your project may take a turn towards the tedious. You can paint grout with a grout paint pen if you desire a contrasting color! There are many colors of grout paint found available in an easy to apply pen.
If you choose to use a grout paint pen, then the process for how to paint your tile backsplash will look a little different. It is killing me to hold it back from you, but we have just a few finishing touches to complete! The full reveal will be in the next post.
I hope this has been a helpful tutorial on how to paint a tile backsplash! I absolutely love to hear from you so if you follow me on Instagram please tag me in your post showing your progress using one of my tutorials! Make sure to also follow along on YouTube where I get into these projects in detail. Stay tuned for the final reveal coming soon! Updated : You asked so I answered! Save Save. More Posts from this Category. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
Learn how your comment data is processed. Wow the backsplash looks amazing!!!?? You have done such a great job! I also saw the announcement about your ebook!
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