Painting Terracotta Floor Tiles White

It s a great way to get a natural stone look.

Painting terracotta floor tiles white.

If the terracotta tiles are outdoors make sure the latex paint is labeled for exterior usage. We painted two coats and used a brush to get the grout lines in between the tiles. Foam brushes are ideal for painting uneven terracotta surfaces while a foam roller makes short work of flat terracotta tiling. Rinse with clean water.

From salmon pink doors and tiles with plastic pink handles it has transformed into quite a lovely kitchen with crisp white benchtops and doors retro aqua blue splashback tiles and chrome hardware. Others enjoy painting tile floors with chalky paint. Use a sander and 220 grit sandpaper to remove any remains of paint glaze or gloss from the surface of the tile. Use a nylon scrub brush or sturdy mop.

Remove traces of old sealant with a scraper. Repair any minor cracks or imperfections and make sure surfaces are level with existing tiles. Allow the tiles to dry completely before going to the next step. Clean the terra cotta tile making sure to remove mold moss or other debris.

I didn t paint the floor tiles because it is not a good idea it won t last. It s a popular option for terracotta flooring because it has a thick consistency that works well against the porous tiles. When replacing floor tiles is so costly time consuming and messy a coat of paint seems like the obvious budget friendly alternative but this seemingly obvious diy solution isn t the fix all you d hope for. Chalky paint has a more matte finish with a look that many people describe as distressed.

Painting tile floors seems like a common sense fix to an ugly tile problem. Scrub the tile with a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 4 parts water or use a mild grease fighting dishwashing liquid and water. See more ideas about terracotta tiles terracotta floor home. After all you can paint an ugly wall or an outdated door why not paint some floor tiles.

Clean tiles and grout joints with bleach and warm water to kill mold and mildew then flush the surface with clean water. Vacuum the floors and clean well to remove any dirt and grime. Use a mild detergent or a tile cleaner with a soft brush. Apply the poets paint waterglass paint using a paint roller.