Painting Tiles in Kitchen and Bathroom: the MissPompadour DIY-Tutorial

Yes, you can! Basically, you can paint almost all tiles, but it's especially easy with chalk paint and our varnishes.

You can paint almost all tiles. Unfortunately, we have to make a few exceptions: it is difficult with waxed or otherwise impregnated tiles. Terracotta tiles, for example, are often sealed to make them easier to clean. Modern surfaces with a lotus effect cannot be painted either. Furthermore, there are floor care products that have an impregnating effect. Outdoor tiles that are exposed to rain are also not a suitable surface for painting. Of course, every surface is different and reacts differently to a coat of paint. Unfortunately, we cannot give a guarantee for durability.

It is best to work with a combination of our fine MissPompadour brush and the varnish roller for water-based varnishes. Pre-paint the grout lines with the brush held lengthwise and then the tiles with the roller. Always try to work wet in wet. So first paint a few joints and then roll the corresponding tiles. Then paint the next joints and tiles. You'll soon get the hang of it.

We cannot guarantee the durability of tile painting. In fact, how long a coat of paint lasts on tiles depends very much on how it is used. Every painted surface is subject to a certain amount of wear and tear, and this wear and tear depends on the amount of use. For example, a tiled floor in a single household without pets, where shoes are consistently taken off at the front door, is naturally subject to different wear and tear than in a family of 5 with a dog and cat, where people sometimes walk into the entrance with dirty rubber boots. In addition, every floor is treated differently and everyone has a different perception of how a floor is used. You have to decide for yourself and your family whether you want to paint a floor or whether you would rather look for another alternative. You can also protect heavily trafficked areas with a runner.

It is possible that wear and tear will appear over time. If there are scratches or small chips, you can touch them up very easily. You sand the areas a little with the Sanding Pad and simply paint over them again with your varnish or chalk paint. A painted floor can be a good solution for a few years. And if you don't like the colour anymore, just paint over it with another of our fantastic colour shades.

If the paint has not yet hardened, it can be scraped off just like that. This is normal. Please do not do a scratch test with your fingernail. After 14 days the colour is already quite stable, but even then it hardens from day to day and can no longer be scratched off.

Yes! Most of the time, textured, old-fashioned tiles actually look really cool when painted.

Whether you are allowed to paint the tiles in the rented flat must always be clarified with the landlord. After all, it's his property and a coat of paint cannot be completely removed. It is always best to get permission in writing. That way you are on the safe side when you move out.

It all depends on what kind of tiles it is. We have answered the question depending on whether it is bathroom, kitchen or floor tiles.

It all depends on what kind of tiles are to be sealed. Because depending on whether it's a backsplash in the kitchen, wall tiles in the shower or a floor, we have different recommendations. And all of our sealants tend to be matt, so you don't have to worry about extra shine.

Silicone is not paintable. You can renew silicone joints after a new coat of paint or prime them with MissPompadour To Seal Siliconebefore painting and then paint over them. If the joints are already old and worn, e.g. in the shower, it is advisable to renew them. When using new silicone, make sure that you use an acid-free one. This will not attack the paint.

If you plan to paint with two colour shades, you should, if possible, only mask off after 14 days, when the first colour has dried completely, and start with the second colour. You can use our masking tape for this. First, stick the tape to your jeans or T-shirt so that fine fibres adhere and the tape does not stick so strongly. Then carefully stick it to the desired area. When you peel it off, don't pull it towards you, but carefully to the side so that there is as little tension as possible and your paint is not damaged. It is important to always remove the tape while the paint is still wet so that the paint film does not tear. It's best to reapply the tape for each coat.

It's especially easy to paint wall tiles. Our varnishes are also great in the shower area, as they are water-based but not water-soluble once they have hardened. Bathroom floor tiles can also be painted. However, you must remember that varnishes and chalk paints do not tolerate standing water. Damp towels on the floor or bath mats could therefore soften the varnish under certain circumstances. It is therefore important to avoid standing water on the floor. We would not paint the floor tiles in floor-level showers.

If you want to paint very smooth wall tiles, you can use MissPompadour To Bond & Block to make the paint adhere better. If you are painting your bathroom floor, you should always prime with To Bond & Blocken, as it is more exposed. One opaque coat is enough.

Our stable varnishes are waterproof and robust even without a sealer. Walls that get wet again and again, e. g. in the shower or behind the bathtub, can be additionally protected from moisture with Painting the Past Sealer

You should seal a bathroom floor with Painting the Past Topcoat to make it more robust. The durability of a painted tile floor depends greatly on the type of tile, the finish and, above all, the individual wear and tear.

You should wait at least a whole day, if possible longer, before showering again. During the first two weeks after painting, it is advisable not to take extensive wellness showers. In the first few days, also make sure that no very hard water jet comes into contact with freshly painted tiles and that the shower head does not hit the wall, and refrain from intensive cleaning.

Your backsplash in the kitchen doesn't match the freshly painted kitchen? No problem! Even by painting your kitchen tiles, you can create a completely new look with our water-based varnishesn and chalk paints.

If the tiles are very smooth, you can use MissPompadour To Bond & Block primer for better adhesion. A good covering coat is enough. It is best to leave it to dry overnight.

As a floor is always subject to heavy loads, it makes sense to prime the tiles with a primer such as the MissPompadour To Bond & Block. This simply allows the paint to adhere better. A good covering coat is all that is needed.

Here, too, it is better to be safe than sorry because of heavy loads. With MissPompadour To Seal you protect your paint from mechanical stress.

You should give your painted floor tiles at least four hoursbefore carefully walking on them with socks. Your painted tiles will be cured after a drying time of about 14 days, and even after that the varnish will become more stable day by day. If you have a lot of foot traffic, you can lay out a cotton cloth during the day for the first two weeks. However, please remove it overnight so that the paint can cure properly.

Since a painted surface is always subject to a certain amount of wear and tear and a floor, for example, is subject to a lot of stress, you should treat it with some care. Always glue felt gliders under furniture and place a runner, for example, on paths with a lot of foot traffic. In our experience, painting floors is quite suitable for everyday use if you take a little care.

Floor tiles on balconies and terraces can certainly be painted. However, we find it difficult to make predictions about durability in this area. Because here, too, the following applies: if the areas are exposed to moisture or humidity, the varnish can soften. In addition, our brands do not offer a suitable sealant for these areas that could provide additional protection for the varnish. And the impact of footwear outdoors may be greater than indoors. So you should carefully consider whether to varnish your outdoor floor tiles.

However, if the tiles are on the wall, they can be painted without any problems. The only important thing is to use a varnish that can be applied outdoors. We recommend our MissPompadour Strong & Eggshell Varnish. It is particularly robust and weather-resistant.