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If you use the right products, with the correct preparation and recommended application, your bathroom will look as good as new once you´re done!
NOTE: For bathrooms with high humidity levels, there are 2-part epoxy paints available to use on wall tiles. These give a hard wearing porcelain-like finish, but tend to come in a limited range of colours.
• For a professional job, it is essential that the proper preparation be done, especially when painting tiles.
• You need to give the tiles a thorough scrub, preferably using sugar soap, or a quality cleaning product.
• Areas of mould or mildew need to be cleaned off with a solution of household bleach and warm water.
• You can easily scrub grouted areas with an old toothbrush to get into all the cracks and crevices. Do note, however, that if grout needs to be repaired, it should be done at least at week in advance - to dry properly.
• The tiles must be completely dry before painting.
1. Paint grouted area
Use a medium paintbrush to apply paint to the grouted areas first. If you don't want to paint the grout, I have previously used thin automotive tape - applied over the grout - to protect it from being painted over.
DIY TIP: I like to use 120-grit wet/dry sandpaper to lightly sand the tile surface and improve paint adhesion. Wipe clean once finish to get rid of all traces of dust.
2. Paint tile surface
Continue to paint over the tiles, only this time with a foam paint roller.
Paint from side to side and top to bottom to ensure even coverage over the wall.
NOTE: If a second coat is required, allow the recommended drying time between coats.
Janice Anderssen is our Decor and DIY expert. Ask her a question here or visit www.homedzine.co.za for more.
NOTE: For bathrooms with high humidity levels, there are 2-part epoxy paints available to use on wall tiles. These give a hard wearing porcelain-like finish, but tend to come in a limited range of colours.
• For a professional job, it is essential that the proper preparation be done, especially when painting tiles.
• You need to give the tiles a thorough scrub, preferably using sugar soap, or a quality cleaning product.
• Areas of mould or mildew need to be cleaned off with a solution of household bleach and warm water.
• You can easily scrub grouted areas with an old toothbrush to get into all the cracks and crevices. Do note, however, that if grout needs to be repaired, it should be done at least at week in advance - to dry properly.
• The tiles must be completely dry before painting.
1. Paint grouted area
Use a medium paintbrush to apply paint to the grouted areas first. If you don't want to paint the grout, I have previously used thin automotive tape - applied over the grout - to protect it from being painted over.
DIY TIP: I like to use 120-grit wet/dry sandpaper to lightly sand the tile surface and improve paint adhesion. Wipe clean once finish to get rid of all traces of dust.
2. Paint tile surface
Continue to paint over the tiles, only this time with a foam paint roller.
Paint from side to side and top to bottom to ensure even coverage over the wall.
NOTE: If a second coat is required, allow the recommended drying time between coats.
Janice Anderssen is our Decor and DIY expert. Ask her a question here or visit www.homedzine.co.za for more.
