Beautifully laid tiles decorate the room for a long time, but over time you want to update the interior. Removing old tiles and laying new ones is a laborious, lengthy process that requires financial costs, but it is not always possible to implement it.
Today, tile paint is being produced, with which it will be possible to quickly and easily minimal cost change the design of the room. You can not be limited to painting, but apply decoration thematic drawings, apply patterns with stained glass ceramic compositions. Those who are not good at drawing can use stencils.
paint tile can be done in several ways, including:
- painting;
- creating drawings;
- drawing patterns;
- color update;
- capital painting.
It is allowed to paint the walls in the technique of landscapes, abstraction, still lifes, portraits. Drawings are applied using stencils or created independently. Patterns can be applied to individual fragments of tiles or to the entire area. As the color is updated, it becomes more saturated. If you decide to completely paint the tiles in the bathroom, replacing the color, patterns, drawings, images, ornaments, then this work considered capital. The method is chosen depending on the purpose of staining.
You can also update the tiles on the floor. The only difference is that it has a greater mechanical impact, as a result, the coating will wear off faster. Therefore, the colors floor tiles more layers are applied than on the wall.
Can be painted different formulations:
- epoxy dyes;
- based on acrylic;
- satin enamel.
The advantage of using epoxy paint is that it dries quickly. After staining, there is almost no bad smell. Acrylic paints differ in brightness and saturation. Even a non-professional can work with them. After applying satin enamel, there are no streaks left, the images have an enveloping velvety.
Types of paint
Standard paint is not suitable for coloring, because over time it peels off and flakes off. Therefore, special dyes are used:
- Latex based. This paint has good adhesion to the surface. Differs in wear resistance, does not do harm to health. To paint the tiles in the bathroom, waterproofing is required, so rubber compounds are used. In a dry room, acrylic-latex paint is used.
- Stained glass windows. The surface to which the mixture is applied must be smooth and clean. The coloring composition has a high cost. It is used to create beautiful drawings.
- Oil based. A primer must be applied to the surface before painting.
- Epoxy. They are waterproof, adhere well to the surface, and will not peel off over time. Before using epoxy paint, the tiles must be treated with a primer based on organic solvents.
- Polyurethane. They are resistant to temperature changes, to humidity, therefore they are suitable for use in the kitchen, in the bathroom. They are wear resistant. But first, the surface must be coated with a primer (not water, but from organic solvents), and only this field is applied paint for tiles.
- Alkyd compounds. They have good adhesion to the surface. Alkyd enamels are only suitable for dry rooms.
- Autoenamels. Originally developed for painting cars. They include: pigment, resin, solvent and hardener. Such paints can be applied to smooth surfaces, including ceramics.
Choose
The answer to the question of how to paint a tile depends on the purpose of painting, temperature conditions and humidity, allocated financial resources, etc. Full painting of tiles is carried out with latex, epoxy and oil compositions. The drawing is applied with special paints. They cost more. Before applying these dyes, the surface does not need to be sanded.
TO budget options include acrylic blends. In addition, after the paint has dried, there is practically no bad smell. If needed, then acrylic painting can be easily removed. For application use a brush or roller. The epoxy composition dries quickly, they can paint tiles on the floor and ceiling.
The walls and floor are sometimes faced with porcelain stoneware. It is characterized by high strength and beautiful view. As a paint for porcelain stoneware, substances for porcelain or glass are used. Before painting, it is necessary to clean the surface well by hand. sandpaper or grinder.
Doing work in the bathroom
Painting tiles in the bathroom can be done by hand. Previously, surfaces that are not supposed to be processed are sealed with masking tape so that they are not splashed with primer and dye. Such surfaces most often include the edges of the bath, sinks, countertops, ceiling. The floor, bath, furniture are covered with old newspapers or film. Sockets and platbands are removed or sealed with masking tape. You will need the following tools and materials for painting ceramic tiles:
- Fine sandpaper.
- Rag, sponge.
- Brush.
- Cleaning and detergent.
- Paint (for damp rooms).
- Brushes, rollers.
- Primer. Not required for all coloring agents. The type of composition is selected depending on the paint and should provide increased adhesion.
- Masking tape.
- Water based acrylic varnish.
Tiles for painting must be free of dirt, mold and grease. Surface preparation takes place using cleaning products, brushes and sponges. For a more durable stain, it is recommended to grind the tiles with fine sandpaper.
Full tiling
Painting tiles most often begins with a primer. To do this, the surface must be dry. The composition is applied with a brush or roller. The tile must then dry. After that, paint is applied in several layers. At the same time, a new coating cannot be applied until the previous one has dried. The dye is applied in thin layers with a roller over a large area and with a brush in hard-to-reach places. To extend the life of the painted tile, it is varnished. It is applied to a dry surface. Full coloring, done by myself, is finished.
Patterns on tiles
Instead of completely repainting your bathroom tiles, it's a good idea to update them with ornaments and patterns. For this you will need a stencil. The surface must be clean and degreased, treated with a primer. The stencil must fit snugly against the surface.
Further care
Updating the old tile does not end immediately after painting. It is necessary to protect it from external factors so that the coloring composition is not rubbed off and washed off with water. For this, a water-based varnish is suitable. It creates a strong transparent film that protects the paint.
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Although tile is a durable and wear-resistant material, over time its appearance deteriorates and loses its former attractiveness. If a full coverage update is not included in the nearest plans, you can try to paint old tiles on the kitchen. We will talk about all the nuances of the work - the choice of paint, the preparation of the base and the application of the composition - in this article. You will also learn how to achieve a fashionable 3d effect and keep the resulting decor for a long time.
How to paint tiles: paint and brushes
The choice of coloring composition depends on how large the decorative works. If you plan to only partially update the coating, paint individual elements or apply a pattern, special resistant paints are suitable - enamels or car enamels. They lie perfectly on a flat ceramic surface, which makes them indispensable for this type of work.
But due to the high cost of enamel products, it is not advisable to use them to completely renew the surface. The same applies to water-dispersion products. As a rule, tiled kitchens differ increased level humidity, which makes water-based paints unusable.
A single brush cannot cope with painting tiles, so you will have to get a whole set. It should include brushes with different pile and length. Small, short-haired ones will be used for finer work, wide, long-haired ones for continuous application over large areas.
Advice! It will be possible to create a matte velvety coating on the tile using a foam rubber roller.
What color to paint the tiles?
No one can guarantee that painted tiles will look perfect. Therefore, it is better for an inexperienced master to abandon bright shades in favor of more muted pastel colors. It is necessary to ensure that the tile does not become the interior center of the kitchen, but acts as a pleasant, neat background for other design elements.
Painted tiles that will blend in with the palette of walls or furniture fronts will be less conspicuous and will not draw attention to possible flaws.
Fans of "creativity" can act more boldly - bright shades, stencils and templates will do. Paints of saturated colors will help turn a boring ceramic coating into a real panel or a colorful picture. As a base, you can use white paint, which will act as a canvas. But it is better to resort to this option when you are confident in your own abilities and good taste.
If the task is simply to refresh and renew the coating during repairs, choose a color from the same range, but more saturated. If desired, you can focus on individual elements, painting them in a contrasting tone.
Composition selection
Suitable options for painting kitchen tiles will be the following compositions:
- acrylic - economically consumed and are easy to use, it will be easy to handle them even for a beginner;
- epoxy - the most durable paints that do not wash off, retain a rich color for a long time and are not afraid of moisture;
- latex - resistant to high humidity, do not form bubbles on the surface, have a bright palette and do not exude unpleasant odors;
- silicone - water and vapor-tight mixtures, withstand temperature extremes, cover large gaps well, successfully fit on almost any coating;
- oil - hold firmly to the surface, but may crack over time, which creates difficulties for restoration work;
- alkyd - dry quickly, do not crack or fade, allow you to create matte, semi-matte and glossy effects;
- silicate - have water-repellent properties and low contamination, but due to high alkalinity they have a small color palette.
Preparatory stage
Proper preparation is the key to successful work. It is necessary not only to select Consumables and tools, but also to find out if your lining is suitable for applying coloring compositions.
What tiles can be painted?
Masters say that any ceramic coating is suitable for painting. The only exception is tiles laid on areas that are constantly in contact with water. These include the floor in any room, the walls of the shower and the ceiling in the bathroom, constantly exposed to steam. On these surfaces, the moisture index is exceeded, so even the most resistant coloring composition will not last as long as stated by the manufacturer.
In the kitchen, the influence of steam is not as great as in the bathroom, so the scope of the paint will be wider. It can be used to paint a ceramic floor covering, a work apron or the entire surface of the walls if they are tiled.
We select tools
In order for the result of painting work to be as presentable as possible, it is necessary to prepare a set of tools and fixtures in advance:
- a soft household sponge, preferably made of foam rubber;
- dry clean rags;
- roller with foam rubber or fine-haired coating;
- a set of brushes suitable for the selected type of work;
- container or tray for paint;
- a stick for mixing the coloring mixture;
- masking tape;
- stationery knife;
- fine-grained sandpaper;
- construction protective film;
- stamps and stencils - if you plan to make an ornament or pattern;
- work suit, respirator, goggles.
Choosing a paint
The kitchen is a closed room with specific conditions of the internal environment, so the choice of composition must be approached from this point of view. As practice shows, the best choice for painting work on ceramics are:
- acrylic paints - a wide variety of shades and ease of use;
- epoxy paints - dry quickly and almost do not smell;
- car enamels - suitable for making patterns and creating accents on the coating.
Epoxy paints are tricky to work with, so it's best to practice in a small, inconspicuous area first. This will help to “fill your hand” and see how the composition behaves on the surface.
In addition to the coloring mixture, you will need other consumables:
- soap solution from any foaming agent (for washing dishes, from laundry soap, etc.);
- alcohol-based cleaner to remove contaminants;
- epoxy primer;
- water or oil based varnish for finishing.
Painting tiles in the kitchen
Painting tiles in your kitchen can be a fun activity. Unlike laying tiles, the process will not be laborious, allowing you to realize creative ideas and bring creative ideas to life.
Define boundaries
Before starting painting work, it is necessary to determine the area beyond which the paint will not be applied. It is worth focusing on the recommendations indicated above - do not paint tiles in areas where frequent accumulation of steam and constant exposure to liquid are expected.
If you wish, you can use paint on these areas, but it should be borne in mind that such a coating will not be durable.
Experienced painters advise painting in “wet” areas around the perimeter or with a border - this will protect problem areas and focus on nearby ceramic tiles.
Prepare the surface
Any type of coloring composition will lie well only on a thoroughly washed and treated surface. First of all, the tile must be cleaned of dirt, paying special attention to areas near the stove, where a whole fatty layer forms over time.
If cracks are found during inspection of the seams, they will have to be repaired. To do this, in problem areas and seams are filled with cement fugue. After the cement has dried, the tile must be washed again, removing the remnants of the material.
A soap solution is used to remove grease and dirt, and a hard dish scraper or scouring powder will help to enhance its action. After degreasing, the surface must be removed from the soap layer - for this purpose, a rag soaked in vinegar is used, which neutralizes alkali well.
With the removal of “soapiness”, a solution of purified water and ammonia in a ratio of 1 to 1.
Apply base paint
If you plan to completely cover the tile with paint, for better adhesion, it is recommended to treat the base with fine-grained sandpaper. But when it comes to facing a large area, sanding will be laborious and time consuming. In this case, it would be wiser to use a primer instead of sandpaper, which improves the adhesion of the tile with the colorant.
For these purposes, it is recommended to choose a special primer - it should be labeled as a primer for glass, fiberglass, plastic or ceramics. A quality tool will not only provide excellent adhesion, but will also help mask areas with cracks, chips and other flaws.
The next step is started only when the primer is completely dry. Although the instructions for some preparations indicate that they dry out in just an hour, the masters advise to wait about a day.
Artwork
The algorithm for painting ceramic tiles is no different from processing any other surface. First you need to protect the areas that will not be painted - the floor is covered with construction film, and the edges of the tiles are pasted over with masking tape. They can also create certain configurations and painting geometry according to a pre-planned pattern.
If stencils are prepared for creating ornaments, they are also glued at this stage.
Templates are the easiest to use - these are ready-made drawings and ornaments that you only need to circle or fill with paint. Thus, you can create a themed interior in the kitchen - decorate the corners or focus on its center. Another option is to create a continuous ornament - it can run along the perimeter of the tiled area, decorating only the upper, right or left parts.
Important! Adhesive tape and patterns should be glued so that their edges fit snugly against the base. Through loose areas, the paint will leak and the pattern will turn out to be sloppy.
If the area to be painted is large, it would be wiser to use a roller with a dense short pile. Small jobs can be handled with paint brush, it also stains hard-to-reach areas and decorates individual fragments of ceramics. Smears should be confident and uniform, without streaks and gaps.
Choose a color for the seams
The simplest option for painting joints is solid, when the inter-tile space is given the same color as the main area of the tile. If you want to create a bright contrast between the seams and the tiles, you will have to make a lot of effort. First, the seams are pasted over with masking tape and the entire tile is painted over in the base shade.
After the paint layer has dried, the tapes are removed and pasted onto the tile, so that the seams remain free. Then paint over the inter-tile space with the selected shade and leave to dry.
The color for the seams can be chosen based on contrasts - white / black, yellow / black, blue / white. Another design technique is the choice of similar pigments from the same palette - pale lilac and rich purple, blue and azure, beige and brown, etc.
Protect your new coating
A water-based clear urethane lacquer can be used as a finish to protect the finish and help hold the ornament in place. Lacquer open the area after 2-3 days, when last layer the paint will dry thoroughly. With a thin brush, the varnish is applied in two layers, with a roller - in one thick layer.
Lacquering is necessarily subject to renewed paint tiles on the floor, as well as oil-painted tiles on the wall.
Create ceramic paintings
If you have elementary artistic skills, you can try to create a panel painting on ceramics. The tile reserved for the painting must be degreased and treated with fine-grained sandpaper. On the plane of the tile, the drawing is applied with a pencil, and the contours are outlined with a thin brush with oil paint.
After 30 minutes, when the contour "grabs", the elements of the drawings are filled with acrylic paint for ceramics.
The acrylic composition must be applied with point movements, holding the brush at a right angle to the surface.
Use wisely
Painted tiles require more careful handling than regular tiles. Prolonged exposure to steam, liquids, high and low temperatures can ruin even the most quality coating. Epoxy enamels crack when exposed to direct sunlight, and oil paints swell on prolonged contact with water.
Ceramics with ornaments and paintings should not be washed with hard brushes, rubbed with abrasives and cleaning powders. It is better to choose acid-free detergents that do not corrode the pattern.
How many layers should be applied?
One layer of paint is enough only if it is the basis for applying the ornament. In this case, you should not make it too thin - the new dye should cover the previous shade well.
In most cases, the paint is applied in two layers, and if there is a need to make the shade as saturated as possible, a third layer is applied. Each previous layer must dry for at least 12 hours, depending on the type of composition. Re-coating of tiles is carried out perpendicular to the previous one - so the surface will be treated more thoroughly.
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How to achieve the 3d effect?
Zd-effect involves the creation of a three-dimensional relief pattern on ceramic tiles. On your own, you can implement this approach with the help of gauze, from which certain figures are cut. They are attached to the surface of the tile, and the primary layer of enamel coating is applied on top.
After the enamel is completely dry, they take a coarser roller and paint of a different palette and paint over the gauze pattern again.
How to save a drawing for a long time?
In order for the paint not to rub off and look like new for a long time, it is necessary to allow it to dry completely - this usually takes about 3 days.
Not only epoxy water-based varnish, but also oil-based polyurethane will serve as a good protection for the drawing. Oil coatings dry longer than water coatings, but serve as an excellent barrier to moisture, protect the surface from scratches for a long time and are characterized by a long service life.
Lacquer is applied in two layers - but first you need to make sure that the components of the lacquer coating are compatible with the components of the paints that were applied to the ceramics.
Photos of works before and after
To get an impression of the options and results of painting tiles will help a photo selection of works before and after.
Painting tiles is a very simple, but rather unusual way to update the interior in a bathroom or utility room, if family budget does not allow you to replace the tiles at the moment.
Designers modern interior paint on tiles has long been used as an additional way to enrich and decorate the walls of utility rooms with old cladding. With the help of hand-painted ceramics, you can achieve visual effects that are in no way inferior to the factory mosaic texture or finished tile panels.
For modern technologies building materials and polymer compositions, with their decorative effect and resistance to external influences, it has long been no problem to answer the question of how to paint tiles.
In a building supermarket or on the market, entire shelves are occupied with decorative products, from which it will not be difficult to choose how to paint the tiles. This is both a fairly inexpensive and quite labor-intensive process, if we compare the ability to simply paint a tile or remove an existing layer, import Construction Materials, engage in gluing a new one.
On the video: is it possible to paint the tiles.
Since the answer to the question of whether it is possible to paint the tile is unequivocally positive, you need to decide on the preliminary stage. If, in addition to ennobling the tiled layer, additional work is to be done, you should finish as much as possible with their implementation.
For example, painting the ceiling in the kitchen and wallpapering, or updating the plumbing in the toilet and bathroom, should be done before the renovation of the wall covering, and especially if it is planned to paint the tiles on the floor. Floor ceramics require special strong compounds, since this is the first zone where any paint will quickly be erased.
In order to proceed to the main stage of the transformation of utility rooms, you should decide on colors or certain complex arrangements that will require multiple colors. At the same time, think about how to paint and tile on the floor.
It should be remembered that before you start painting ceramics, you should definitely put it in order beforehand - remove dust, dirt or grease, if any.
If, from a long service life, the tile fell off or broke off in some places, then you should carefully glue the patches on the bald spots from the remnants or improvised materials.
The preliminary stage is completed when the paint for the tile is purchased and brought in, and the tile itself is brought into the necessary condition.
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How to properly prepare the surface
Painting a tile that is prepared for this process begins with checking the readiness of improvised materials and tools. This, of course, is not pasting with new ceramics, but you won’t start it empty-handed either. In order to get a perfect and beautiful surface, which you don’t even know is an old painted tiled wall, the repairman will need:
- plastic wrap or old newspapers to cover the bath and floor;
- paint (one or more colors, depending on the design);
- sprayer, brushes or roller;
- container for diluting paint;
- solvent and varnish;
- spatula and putty (putty);
- sandpaper;
- rags for mashing;
- primer, and handy tool for alignment;
- masking tape;
- goggles and a respirator, or a gauze bandage for the respiratory system;
- work clothes and gloves.
The list of purchases in the construction market or in the supermarket should be: the purchase of a coloring agent, primer, putty, varnish and solvent. If there is no suitable tool at home, then a spatula, roller or brushes, sprayer will do if the work needs to be done quickly.
If the question of how to paint the old tiles is still not clear, you can consult where the purchases will be made.
Choice of coloring agent
Without preliminary surface preparation, painting tiles in the bathroom is impossible. That is, you can’t just take it, and you can’t apply paint to the tile. This is monkey work, which will become useless after a few water procedures. A tile simply painted with any paint will not differ in appearance or durability.
To cover ceramic tiles with paint, it is necessary to apply a layer of primer, then putty, and only after both layers have dried and the top one has been sanded with sandpaper, you can proceed to the direct process of painting.
Can tiles be painted without primer and putty? Even if this is someone else's apartment, urgently prepared for sale, it is still impossible. Joints, chips, irregularities and defects, the tiled surface will inevitably demonstrate through all layers of applied paint.
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Even putty must be purchased in gray or white if you plan a light tone for the walls, and as dark as possible if you suddenly have a fantasy to make dark walls in the bathroom, or in the toilet. But the funds to paint the tile on the leveling layer will be as much as there are varieties of putty on sale:
- oil paints;
- nitro paints;
- epoxy enamels;
- alkyd enamels;
- acrylic paints.
If a competent seller comes across, he will advise you to take all three building materials from one source, for example, for epoxy enamel - an epoxy-based primer, and for alkyd - alkyd. He will also tell you how to paint ceramic tiles different material so that the layer lasts as long as possible.
Immediate process of transformation
Before painting the tiles, you need to apply a primer. Primer is usually commercially available different types, and represents liquid composition for the restoration of the old, or the creation of a new homogeneous surface.
In case you need to paint a smooth, dense surface (laminate, tile, glass, plastic), primers are used on surfaces that do not absorb water (increased adhesion). They adhere perfectly to very dense and smooth surfaces. This is the best solution to the problem of how to paint tiles. But it is also impossible to paint over the primer with paint. First, the primer is allowed to dry, then a putty layer is applied, and also allowed to dry.
On the video: how to choose the right primer.
There are tips to paint bathroom tiles without resorting to a second coat, but even special paints and primers that do not contain quartz sand will not give the wall such an ennobled look as applied putty. Special formulations with all biological additives, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, water-based and water-resistant, they stick much better on the puttied surface, which was sanded with sandpaper to a perfectly smooth state.
The kitchen interior may not require such a specialized coating as the walls in the bathroom, where it is permanently humid, but it may be worth taking care to purchase a high-quality and durable product in order not to deal with new repairs in the near future.
Here we will take a closer look at how and with what to paint tiles in the bathroom on the walls, in the kitchen and ceramic tiles on the floor. 3 detailed master classes how to repaint old tiles in a different color, or even apply some kind of pattern using a stencil with your own hands! Old bathroom - BEFORE painting AFTER painting In some apartments, the tiles in the bathroom have remained since ancient times, but if the tile itself is of high quality, then the painting option will save you from many repair hassles. In this masterclass, you will learn how to bathroom - BEFORE: Maybe transform into this - PHOTO AFTER: Namely, how brick-colored tiles turned white. Step 1: Prepare the surface Wash the entire surface to be painted with the cleaner. It must be perfectly clean so that the paint lays evenly and efficiently. Step 2: Paint the tiles For convenience, one person can paint the corners with a synthetic brush, while the other smooth surfaces with a roller(you can do everything yourself, but make sure that the paint lays down evenly and does not dry out in pieces). Step 3: Check the quality and remove When everything is done, inspect the surface for defects, check the evenness of the texture. ATTENTION: When working, it is very important to have good lighting, otherwise you can miss such irregularities: If you have a part of the tile with a three-dimensional pattern, then this method still works. Of course, the pattern will be slightly visible, but this will only complement the overall picture. Like, for example, here: ATTENTION: Materials must be discarded after use. In no case should they be washed, just ruin the sink, since the paint that got on it will no longer be washed off, you can see a vivid example of this in the photo: Wait for the paint to dry, take off protective films, and evaluate the result. In this case, you can compare the result before and after painting: Here we look at how to recolor tiles by adding geometric patterns using DIY stencils. It will take a little longer than painting in a solid color, but it will also look more original. Step 1: Preparing the tiles for painting Step 2: Eliminate the bumps in the stencil Once the masking tape has been applied, use a utility knife (or scissors) to cut off the ends of the masking tape. ATTENTION: Make sure the lines and corners are neat so that you get a clear drawing as a result. Step 3: Apply primer After pasting the patterns on the tiles, you can apply a primer. It is important that it is completely dry. (it takes about 45 minutes), before moving on to the next step. Step 4: Paint Step 5: Finishing coat Once the paint is dry, apply a thin coat of oil-based polyurethane to protect it from moisture and scratches. Oil Coatings take longer to dry, but much more durable. When this last protective layer is dry (usually it takes about four hours), you can remove the masking tape and admire your work. Advice: The complexity of the stencils used depends on your taste and the amount of time you are willing to spend painting. You can, for example, choose a small piece of the wall and make a complex pattern there, and leave a solid color around. The step-by-step actions in this case are similar to those described above, only the stencils take longer to draw (since the pattern is smaller and consists of several colors). Please note that the smaller the pattern, the smaller the brush you need to pick up. We also recommend that you first apply the pattern starting from the center of the stencil, and then closer to the edges. ADVICE: if paint has seeped under the masking tape, you can remove it using a clerical knife. Since the tiles on the floor are more than other surfaces to be used, they also lose their appearance faster. Of course, it can serve for a very long time, but scuffs begin to bother. If you are faced with a similar problem, it's time to act. For example, there is such a floor covered with tiles: We picked up the original stencil and decided to paint the floor in black and white. Step 1: Preparing the floor before painting Step 3: Draw the Stencil Attach the stencil to the tile and stick it with masking tape or duct tape to secure it in place and prevent movement. Now you can apply black paint on the stencil with a brush. Take a little paint at a time and apply with light strokes. After you have finished drawing one section, peel off the stencil and transfer it to the next. If there is a lot of paint on the stencil, wash it before using it again. Continue until you have filled the entire floor with the pattern. Step 4: Apply the protective coating Once the entire floor has been stencilled, a polyurethane coat must be applied to create a protective layer for the paint. Leave to dry completely. Now look how much the floor has changed after painting. Looks like an expensive designer tile: In the last master class, the floor in the bathroom was redone, but in the same way, you can update the tiles on the floor throughout the apartment. Be careful if you have more than one stencil, but several, which together make up the overall pattern. Mark where which stencil should be, first apply one pattern to each corresponding tile, then the next one, and so on until the end. The work must be systematic, then there will be no confusion. If there are small tiles left near the walls, on which it is impossible to put the same stencil, then you can try to finish the pattern yourself or cut the stencil into pieces: We wish you inspiration and success in updating your home! Beautifully, and, most importantly, practical design of a shower room is not an easy task! However, if you paint ceramic tiles in the bathroom, you can achieve significant results in this matter. Today, this design method is relatively rare for many people, although this is a great option to decorate or update the interior without significant costs. In addition, you can originally and at the same time quickly create the environment that will appeal to you. Currently, painting tiles is considered unconventional, but very interesting view bathroom finishes. ceramic cladding can be called unusual, but no less effective way diversify the space. At the same time, some have a rational question about the need for staining. Paint Capabilities: In addition, it must be borne in mind that applying paint requires only a certain amount of skill and a little creativity. And taking into account flat surface ceramic tiles, this idea becomes real and feasible in a short period of time without compromising quality. To paint the ceramic tiles in the shower room, you can use the simplest and most common tools. In addition, you will need some auxiliary materials that will facilitate the entire staining process. Required set: In principle, these materials and tools are the most minimal set with which you can paint tiles. This is enough to carry out the preparatory work, create the outline of the drawing, apply the paint itself, as well as carry out the subsequent stages. If we talk about the choice of composition, here, first of all, one should proceed from the type of room. For example, for closed shower rooms, acrylic mortar or epoxy is suitable. acrylic paint It has a vibrant color and is easy to use and apply. Epoxy dries quickly enough, and, in addition, it practically does not exude odor, which makes it a good option. Gloss mortar is best suited for lovers of gloss, as it perfectly preserves the enamel coating and gives it shine. One of the brightest representatives is semi-gloss satin enamel, which hides smudges. In addition, she disguises well. different kinds dirt and creates the illusion of a velvet surface of the product. Options for painting ceramic tiles can be found not only on the Internet, but also developed independently. Separately, it is worth noting that it is required to responsibly approach the choice of paint. The highest quality copies are best taken from a manufacturer with a good reputation. At the same time, inexpensive solutions do not always have the necessary components, and may also contain or release substances harmful to human health.
How to paint the tiles in the bathroom with your own hands? Today, there is a fairly large variety of options for painting tiles. However, no templates or blanks are provided. Therefore, any methods, approaches, as well as the imagination of the master performing the work are allowed. Although it is worth knowing the following gradation: Before painting ceramics, it is necessary to carefully carry out preparatory work. The tile must be prepared for processing. Specifically, this applies to cleaning the surface from various contaminants in the form of dust or dirt. In addition, in order for the applied mortar to lay down evenly and without defects, the ceramics should be washed with degreasing agents, cleaned of plaque, rust, glue or grout residues, as well as other components of the previous coating. First of all, it is also necessary to carefully clean the seams between the surface details, since this is where dirt accumulates. If this is not done, then, perhaps, soon the appearance of mold, fungus and other microorganisms. A similar requirement applies to joints between interior items, furniture, plumbing, treated with sealant. Thus, at the final stage, it remains only to degrease the surface of the tile. If the plans include opening with paint, then it is best to grind the material, then it will be much easier to work with it. After that, various defects, chips, scratches, and cracks should be eliminated using a special primer. This will additionally ensure reliable adhesion of paint and tiles. Only after the surface of the tile is ready should the application of the coloring solution begin. Based on the chosen style, it is required to place limiters in the form of masking tape along the borders of the future drawing. This will allow not only not to stain the surrounding space or objects, but also to paint over the ceramics with a better quality. For better staining, a regular foam roller is suitable. It will help to quickly and easily paint over even a large surface area. In the event that you plan to create a special or unique pattern without stencils, you can use brushes of various sizes. Moreover, more rigid models are fundamentally different from soft pile, so you need to approach this issue also carefully. The work on painting the tiles is carried out in 2 stages. Initially, the main or base coat is applied, after which it is necessary to wait until it is completely dry. Then you should paint the ceramics again, and in a strictly perpendicular direction. In the case of painting the surface, you can take less paint, since one layer will be enough. However, then the paint should be more concentrated and richer. It is worth remembering that you want to limit the use of the bathroom while the paint dries. Otherwise, the pattern may be smeared or damaged, and dust and dirt may enter. To speed up the drying of the solution, you should observe a comfortable temperature regime. The warmer, the faster the paint dries, and when painting a large area, work should be done in several approaches.
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