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Anybody have any recommendations on the best primer / paint to paint shower tile?
Posted on 12/6/23 at 12:02 am
Posted on 12/6/23 at 12:02 am
I see there are a few tub and tile kits out there to buy but horrible fumes. Hoping one of you has thoughts and experience on a good primer/ paint combo that is low on fumes...Kilz makes a primer for high moisture areas and there are good epoxy paints out there...have read about disasters tho..
Need advice...
Thanks in advance!
Need advice...
Thanks in advance!
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Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:29 am to Tigahs24Seven
If I HAD to make a recommendation for this project (I'm not a fan of this at all)...
1. Clean with TSP. I mean really clean it. Soap scum is a bitch to remove, and it will ruin your paint job. Check for missed spots after rinsing and clean again if necessary. Your surface can never be too clean.
2. Sand with 400 grit wet/dry paper to remove sheen, and flush with clean water.
3. Check your surface for missed spots.
4. Prime with a bonding primer that is compatible with your finish coat. BMoore and SWP have some really good ones.
You can find water-based one-part epoxies. They eliminate mixing and concerns with pot life, but don't do well in areas that are constantly wet. Most 2-part products are solvent-based (generally clean up with xylene), and you will have to work faster so the epoxy doesn't go bad in the bucket.
Always apply using the guidelines on the label or data sheet. Don't skimp on applicators. Use quality brushes and rollers.
It's a lot of info, but painting a tub or shower is not a cut-and-dry job. Prep is the most important step.
1. Clean with TSP. I mean really clean it. Soap scum is a bitch to remove, and it will ruin your paint job. Check for missed spots after rinsing and clean again if necessary. Your surface can never be too clean.
2. Sand with 400 grit wet/dry paper to remove sheen, and flush with clean water.
3. Check your surface for missed spots.
4. Prime with a bonding primer that is compatible with your finish coat. BMoore and SWP have some really good ones.
You can find water-based one-part epoxies. They eliminate mixing and concerns with pot life, but don't do well in areas that are constantly wet. Most 2-part products are solvent-based (generally clean up with xylene), and you will have to work faster so the epoxy doesn't go bad in the bucket.
Always apply using the guidelines on the label or data sheet. Don't skimp on applicators. Use quality brushes and rollers.
It's a lot of info, but painting a tub or shower is not a cut-and-dry job. Prep is the most important step.
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 12/6/23 at 9:50 am to Tigahs24Seven
There are better options.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 11:10 am to 9rocket
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There are better options.
Options as in plural? Besides ripping out the old tile and installing new...what other options do you have?
Posted on 12/6/23 at 11:18 am to Crusty
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ripping out the old tile and installing new
That would be the best option.
Are we talking a tub surround? or a full shower. Are you talking floor tile? Floor tile on a subfloor or a slab.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 4:08 pm to Crusty
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ripping out the old tile and installing new
This is the only real option.
Everything else would look like crap.
Need to know why he is considering painting the tile.
Is it just ugly, or is there a moisture problem causing it to be unsightly.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 5:47 pm to Tigahs24Seven
[link=(Www.miraclemethod.com)]Miracle Method[/link]
No affil or idea how they do it
No affil or idea how they do it
Posted on 12/6/23 at 5:48 pm to 9rocket
Rust -oleum makes a ceramic tile paint kit I have used in the shower and shower floor. Going on two years and have used before no problems.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 6:28 pm to Tigahs24Seven
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Anybody have any recommendations on the best primer / paint to paint shower tile?
Is this a rental/other than primary home?
If no, then please don't do this. It will look like crap in a year or two and you will be forced to re do the shower/tub anyways.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 8:11 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Interested in the replies to this thread. Have been wondering how effective "painting" ugly tile would be. Seems like something that would look good for a year then go down hill from there. But maybe the epoxy stuff is better than that.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 4:54 am to Turnblad85
It’s all bad. Epoxy may last longer, but you paint over the grout joints as well, eliminating the tile look and giving you the paint on panel look.
Posted on 12/7/23 at 7:47 am to lsuwins3
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Going on two years and have used before no problems.
Any pics of your tile after two years?
Posted on 12/7/23 at 3:28 pm to BasilFawlty
Appreciate the info...yes, rental that I will probably sell as soon as market turns around.
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