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Hey Everyone,
My kitchen tiles have already been painted a horrible green colour. I am wondering if it’s possible to paint over the paint in a white? How would I go about this? What paint would I use?
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @oliviapatch. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about painting tiles.
Provided the paint is not a two-pack coating, then with preparation, you can paint over it. You'll need to test the paint to be sure. Take some methylated spirits on a cotton bud and rub it in circular motions for 3 minutes on the paint in a small and inconspicuous area. If the paint softens, then it's most likely a water-based product, or if it comes off, it's oil-based. Both of these are suitable for painting, but I'd recommend you lightly sand back the paint to dull the gloss with 240-grit sandpaper; you just need to obtain a hazy appearance. You can then apply Dulux 1L Renovation Range Primer and, once dry, two coats of Dulux 1L Renovation Range Tiles & Benchtops Gloss White.
If the test has no effect, it's possibly a two-pack product, and our products are not designed for overcoating that kind of paint. If it is a two-pack product, it would be best to enlist the services of a professional.
Here is a helpful guide: How to paint tiles.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
I have painted my kitchen splash back tiles white now I need to neaten up the edge where it joins the bench top. Any suggestions?
Great work @oliviapatch.
Since you likely removed the silicone sealant from the corner as per the tile paint application guide, I recommend adding it again, which will seal the corner and improve the look. Here's a helpful step-by-step guide: How to apply silicone sealant.
I'd suggest you wait a week after applying the tile paint before using masking tape over it when sealing the corner; any sooner, and it will likely pull the paint off. Remember to remove the tape immediately after applying the sealant.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
