QUESTION

Can I paint Ceramic Tile? - About two-thirds of my home has white ceramic tile. The tile is old and I want to bring new life to it, if possible. Can ceramic tile be painted? What type of paint is needed? Can I do-it-myself? Any advice will be appreciated.

ANSWER

ANSWER - Yes, ceramic tile can be painted, but it will eventually peal and will be a big job to remove later. The existing ceramic tile would have to be thoroughly cleaned and then you should use an epoxy based paint over it -- like they use on concrete garage floors. Depending on the paint, it may not wear well and could show traffic patterns. If the ceramic tile installation is in good shape and structurally sound you could install more ceramic tile on top of it by scarifying the surface and using a latex modified thin-set for adhering it. Good luck!
ANSWER - Yes, ceramic tile can be painted, but it will eventually peal and will be a big job to remove later. The existing ceramic tile would have to be thoroughly cleaned and then you should use an epoxy based paint over it -- like they use on concrete garage floors. Depending on the paint, it may not wear well and could show traffic patterns. If the ceramic tile installation is in good shape and structurally sound you could install more ceramic tile on top of it by scarifying the surface and using a latex modified thin-set for adhering it. Good luck!