Stir well before use. Apply evenly with a brush or roller and avoid overspreading. Do not apply in temperatures below 10ºC or in damp conditions. Before starting on your tile painting journey, it’s important to determine whether your old tile can even be salvaged with a coat of paint. This will save you tons of time and money in the long run. “Painting over damaged, heavily stained or deteriorating grout may not be effective. In those cases, complete tile replacement may be best,” says Thomas. Easy and affordable, the three-step paint process goes right over laminate, cultured marble or ceramic tile, resulting in automotive-grade durability from safe, water-based materials. Each DIY makeover kit covers 35 square feet of tile or countertop, takes around four hours to complete and dries in 16 hours. As an all-in-one gloss paint and primer, it’s suitable for use on bathroom tiles due to its superior durability in conditions where water is prevalent.

Q: Hi Dr Dulux, we’ve just moved into a new home, and it needs a lot of work! The bathroom is really dated – the tiles are an avocado nightmare! We’re desperate to rip it out but we won’t be able to for at least six months or so while we save up. Can you paint tiles?

Colour choice for specialist tile paint can be limited, with some ranges only available in neutral shades, or one or two bolder tones. If you have a specific colour in mind, you can always prime tiles with a high-quality, solvent-based primer and use a high-gloss or semi-gloss paint for the top coats. Just be aware that the surface will probably not be as durable as using a specialist tile paint. Although it may seem like a lot of prep work, painting tile can be an inexpensive way to refresh a ho-hum room. When done right, paint can breathe new life into your tile surfaces. Below are our favorite tile paints for nearly every project, organized by their best qualities. Why You Should Trust Us If you’re familiar with our guides, you’ll know that Rust-Oleum are one of our favourite paints to use and we felt like we should include them in this guide too. Whilst Johnstone’s tile paint is overall better than this one, Rust Oleum have the advantage of offering a high quality paint with scope for lots of customisation. Transform your bathroom wall tile, kitchen countertops or vanity to look like natural granite in a single weekend with the White Diamond countertop paint kit by Giani. If you were to apply a paint meant for walls then you’d have a problem as it isn’t formulated for use on ceramics meaning it wouldn’t have the same durability as tile paint.

Palatine Professional Gloss Tile Paint is a solvent based paint with increased adhesion strength compared to our professional gloss paint. Due to this, the tile paint can be applied directly to tiled surfaces.Key specs – Colours: 7; Available finish: Gloss; Also suitable for: N/A; Clean tools with: White spirit/brush cleaner Neutral colours such as grey, beige and sand will fit in seamlessly with your current colour scheme and avoid any disastrous colour clashes. Dark Colours However, there are a few things to know about painting tile before diving in. According to Bob Thomas, professional painting contractor and CEO at Hearth and Petals, “Painting tile is different than painting drywall or wood since tile has a non-porous, water-resistant glazed surface that paints can’t easily adhere to.” The Best Tile Paint Dark coloured tiles aren’t the most popular choice and can be seen as a risk for some but in the right setting, dark coloured tiles can really offer a luxurious and calming look.