How To Repaint Ceramic

Paint cannot stick to smooth glazed coating.

How to repaint ceramic.

This tutorial is really rather simple but more than anything i wanted to show you that it can be done. Typically ceramics are treated with glazes which are colored solutions applied before the second firing of the ceramics and make the vitrified clay impermeable. Ceramic pots are usually fired again with a glaze and those are they type you usually purchase in a garden center. You can run them through the dishwasher to make sure all the dirt and grime is off the surface before you paint.

Preparation is the key and it requires patience and a steady hand but once you have learned the technique you are on your way to a brand new color. A good ceramic piece can be a treasured item but if it is the wrong color it can look out of place in your home. Wipe the tile down to clean it and remove any sanding dust. I used dawn dish detergent and a scrub brush.

No need to toss the ceramic piece. As time goes on however you may need to repaint your ceramics to return them to their original luster. Don t be afraid to paint or repaint your ceramic decor you will love the result. Unglazed pots are available at craft stores.

Clean the ceramic thoroughly with water and cleaner. You don t want to paint years of someone else s grime or your own into a pitcher. If your ceramic pieces are dated or unattractive and you want to refresh them you can change their colors. Make sure to let dry between each coat.

Before you spray paint ceramic of any kind you want to make sure the pieces are cleaned thoroughly. You can use a bristle brush to scrub off flaking paint first but avoid scrubbing too hard because you might damage or etch the concrete. For pieces of pottery and dishes simply wipe down the surface of the item with a wet rag until it s clean of dirt and debris. Repaint old weather beaten glazed ceramic planters to give them new life or paint newly bought cheap planters with decorative designs.

A thorough cleaning with clean water prepares concrete ornaments and statues for painting. The glazed coating presents a problem though. Sand the surface of the tile with 100 grit sandpaper. To paint over ceramic tile walls.

Instead repaint that glazed ceramic piece. Using a paintbrush apply two coats of acrylic paint. For ceramic tile thoroughly scrub the area you plan to repaint with an abrasive cleaner and wipe it down until it s clean and dry. While you can paint over ceramic tile walls don t paint a ceramic tile floor as it won t hold up.

Paint over the tile with a bonding primer.