How To Paint Over Ceramic Tile Fireplace

How to paint tile easy fireplace paint makeover giving our living room electric fireplace surround hearth and mantel a total makeover has been in the plans for a while it s in great shape we love the size of it and the design of the mantel but the colors were pretty boring and not as bright and stylish as i wanted.

How to paint over ceramic tile fireplace.

How to paint designs on ceramic tile the fireplace is often the center and focus of the room in which it is installed. Here i used the foam rollers for a smooth finish. If the tile surrounding the fireplace is old dingy or out of date it can. Use a roller to apply paint evenly to the tile.

Also i found it easier to create crisp straight lines when. Add a clear coat of polyurethane if desired. When painting tiles with epoxy or tile paint make sure the area is well ventilated. After the primer is dried and right before you paint the tiles wipe tiles off with a clean dry towel just to make sure there is no dust or particles on the tiles.

Use a short handled brush to give you more control when painting. But still i was a little hesitant to take the drastic step of painting over the tile even though i painted the brick fireplace surround in our last home black and loved it for some reason the fact that this surround was tile was really shaking my confidence. Let the paint dry for 24 to 48 hours until it is completely dry. Especially if you have a hairy husky ahem.

Honestly i was worried that if the paint didn t adhere well i would end up with a big mess on my hands and then have to deal. Wear a paint mask as well as other protective gear. Make sure to paint grout as well. Time for the fun part.