Yellow tile paint: paint tiles yellow instead of replacing them

Do you like going into your bathroom in the morning? No? Then it's time to transform your bathroom and give it a new look. But do you really want to rip out the old, boring tiles? You're probably thinking about the mess and the cost. Fortunately, there's another way: simply repaint your old tiles with yellow tile paint! We explain how to do it here.

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Painting tiles with yellow tile paint - is it possible?

Painting tiles in yellow colours is very easy if you keep a few things in mind: It is important that the tiles are completely clean. Grease, dust and limescale residue must be carefully removed. The best way to do this is to use the mild but extremely effective MissPompadour To Clean Cleaner.

Next, the silicone joints may need to be painted over. This is because varnishes cannot adhere to silicone. That's what To Seal Silicone is for. Apply the liquid to the silicone joints with a thin brush.

To ensure that the yellow tile paint adheres well to the smooth surface of your tiles, it is a good idea to prime with MissPompadour To Bond & Block. This primer creates an even surface to which your colour will adhere. The primer also increases the opacity of the yellow paint colour, especially if you want to paint over patterned tiles. Finally, paint with the tile paint in your chosen colour. Simply paint the joints as well. This gives a smooth result.

Use this varnish to paint tiles yellow

At MissPompadour, you will find a varnish that is ideal for painting tiles. It is the Eggshell Varnish Varnish quality. This low-odour, environmentally friendly varnish, which is available in over 90 different colour shades, gives you a silky matt, elegant surface. This tile paint is also extremely easy to clean and doesn't resent cleaning, even with cleaning agents. If you also want to paint the floor tiles - no problem! You can conjure up a great pattern on the floor with the help of MissPompadour Stencils. Finally, it's best to stabilise the floor with To Seal. This additional protective layer makes the tile colour even more resistant to pressure, impact and scratches.

Eggshell Varnish bonds to almost all tiles, although there are a few exceptions: Waxed or otherwise impregnated tiles usually cannot be painted, nor can tiles with a lotus effect.

Sunshine for your home with yellow tile paint

With a coat of paint in yellow colours, you can simply let the sun rise in any room. Even if your bathroom doesn't have a window, you can conjure up more light, brightness and a good mood in your bathroom with varnishes in yellow. The tile paint even proves its water resistance on wall tiles in the shower. In combination with To Seal, it tolerates running water wonderfully, but standing water should be avoided. You should therefore not paint floor tiles in the shower.

Yellow tiles in the bathroom for a good morning

Especially in the morning, when it's often difficult to get up, you can really use a boost of light and freshness. How about designing your bathroom so that it puts a smile on your face when you enter? That really can happen with tile paint in yellow tones. MissPompadour Paint Yellow with Sun is such a wake-up colour. Maybe you paint the floor in a white with a slight yellow tint like White with Sun and then use Yellow with Sun on the wall tiles. If you want to paint the ceiling to match, that's no problem - all Eggshell Varnish colour shades are also available as matching yellow wall paints.

Painting tiled splashbacks in the kitchen yellow

Yellow tile paint can make a great change, and not just in the bathroom. Friendly yellow varnishes such as Yellow with Lemon go well with many coloured kitchens, especially with white or grey kitchen furniture. Careful pre-cleaning is particularly important in kitchens. This is because grease and vapours always accumulate more easily in rooms where cooking takes place. And varnishes cannot adhere to grease. Therefore, any grease on the tiles must first be carefully removed with MissPompadour To Clean. To Bond & Block is then applied. This optimally prepares the surface for the varnish. A primer additionally increases the opacity of patterned tiles in particular. This is followed by the yellow tile colour. As a tiled splashback in the kitchen is cleaned frequently and intensively, it is advisable to additionally stabilise the varnish with To Seal. This will make your coat of tile paint even more durable.

It can also have a subtle effect if the floor tiles match the colour of the varnish on the wall tiles. However, as yellow floor tiles show dirt very clearly, we recommend using MissPompadour Stencils to create a great pattern. For example, if you have painted your backsplash with Yellow with Saffron and the floor tiles with Brown with Dark Chocolate, you could use the rest of the yellow colour to stencil a pattern on the floor. Please note that both the backsplash and the floor tiles should be stabilised with To Seal at the end.

Yellow tiles in the utility room

A utility room doesn't have to be neglected either. How about painting the wall tiles with yellow tile paint? Your utility room will immediately have a fresh, friendly and bright atmosphere. A very bright colour between fresh yellow and white that is perfect for this is MissPompadour Paint White with Ginger. A fresh, vibrant tile colour like this immediately makes working more fun. Send us photos of your work, we'd love to see them.

Buy yellow tile paint from MissPompadour

MissPompadour offers some great yellow shades among the more than 100 colour shades in the Just paint Collection: Very light pastel shades between white and yellow are White with Sun and White with Ginger. A beautiful, strong yellow tile paint is Yellow with Sun and a little more intense is the bright Yellow with Lemon. The beautiful spice shade Yellow with Saffron is a rich, warm ochre shade that will give you a great result.

It's best to order the MissPompadour Paints to choose the right colour shade for your tile paint from these yellow colours. The colour cards are the size of a postcard and can be removed individually. If you order your yellow tile paint, you can also buy the materials such as roller, brush and primer at the same time. This saves you additional shipping costs and a trip to the DIY store.

There are also customisable shopping aids on our site. With these project kits, you are guaranteed not to forget a single product! If you have any further questions, please contact our friendly customer service team. Our expert team will be happy to help you before, during and after your project!

How well does yellow tile paint cover?

Generally, yellow varnish covers less well than other colours. This also applies to tile varnish. It is therefore advisable to precoat with MissPompadour To Bond & Block in any case. You will probably also need 1 or 2 additional coats of tile varnish.

Can yellow be used as a varnish for floor tiles?

Yes, yellow tile paint is also suitable for the floor. The only important thing is to finish the tile paint with MissPompadour To Seal. This makes your coat of tile paint even harder. You can also use stencils and contrasting colours to create a pattern so that dirt is less visible.

How long does yellow tile paint last in the bathroom?

How long yellow tile paint lasts in the bathroom depends on how much the tile paint is used. However, there are now some customers who painted 2 or more years ago and are still very satisfied. The varnish can also be repaired without any problems.

What effect do yellow floor tiles have?

The use of yellow tones always creates a bright and friendly effect. They also have the property of making small rooms appear larger.

How do you combine yellow floor tiles?

White tones that contain yellow pigment, such as White with Sun, go well with yellow tiles. However, grey tones ranging from light grey to dark anthracite also harmonise with yellow. Yellow can also form an interesting combination with pink.

Does yellow look modern on floor tiles?

Yellow tiles on the floor make a room look fresh and bright - and that is always modern. Yellow tones work particularly well in combination with White, Black and Grey. Perhaps you could conjure up a pattern with this combination on your tiles using stencils?