In the past, painting tiles was a daunting process, not any more! Here is a simple easy to follow guide on how to paint your tiles. Whether it is in the kitchen or the bathroom, the process is the same and the results are fabulous.
Step by Step Guide:
- Lay down your protective sheeting and dust sheets to stop any unwanted mess and splatters.
- Sand all surfaces you will be painting.
- Clean down all areas with sugar soap and allow to dry. This will remove all grime and dirt from your surfaces.
- Using your masking tape, tape any areas you want to avoid painting.
- Finally you're ready to paint, take your paint brush and apply Bloxx-It Undercoat/Primer/Sealer to all areas you won't be able to reach with your roller. Then using your roller apply Bloxx-It to all remaining areas. Roll over areas you've just applied paint using the brush to create an even finish.
- Once dry, rub your hand over the surfaces to make sure you have a smooth even paint surface. If there is a build up in certain areas, give a light sanding using the fine sanding pad.
- Get your topcoat ready, we recommend a satin or gloss finish works best when you are painting tiles. Again, using your paint brush first to cut in to any areas you won't be able access with your roller. Then using your 4" roller, roll on an even surface of paint, rolling over areas you've already painted with a brush for an even surface.
- Once dry, rub your hand over the surfaces to make sure you have a smooth even paint surface. If there is a build up in certain areas, give a light sanding using the fine sanding pad.
- Apply another coat of paint, repeating the above process.
- After 2 coats you should be finished, however with some colours you may need a third and final coat.
- Congrats, you're finished. Stand back and take a minute to appreciate your newly painted tiles!
If you would like any help or advice on painting your tiles, please feel free to get in touch and we will happily assist.