Can ceramic tile be painted? Can a homeowner do it?
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It can be painted and by a homeowner, but I'd suggest using a high quality epoxy paint. Not trying to endorse any brand, but Sherwin Williams does produce an epoxy product that is used by commercial contractors that I know.
As mentioned already, You must first make sure that the tile are very clean. Not knowing where the tile are that you want to paint, I'd suggest cleaning them with a good degreaser first then give them a final cleaning with a 10:1 water to muratic acid mix (ten parts water). Depending on the tile, this will etch the surface of the tile and grout to make the paint bond better.
Also, make sure that all the grout is tight, if it isn't you may need to make some repair first. If you are going to paint with epoxy, check first about how long cement has to cure before painting. Some products we have used need the grout (a cement product) to cure for 30 days before painting and others don't need as long.
I hope that this helps to answer your question or at least gives you a few more ideas.
Yes.
Yes..So the paint stores say. They will give you preparation information cause you want to do that right.for any chance of success.
Yes it can. Check out the DIY Network site below for instructions how.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hk_cabinet...
yes, clean tile very very good first and use a good paint, like an epoxy type, check with your local paint store first .
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