DIY TILE FLOOR
I am buying a ’40’s house with HORRIBLE tile on the bathroom walls, how to paint over them?
I LOVE THIS HOUSE. It has a swimming pool, and everything, but the only bathroom is small, and the walls are covered in BLUE tile!! Not one of my colors, nor a color I like. It looks like they have recently put down linoleum on the floor, so I can replace that. What I’m concerned about is the tile. Should I try to remove it, or paint over it? And if I do paint over it, will it stay? Keep in mind that the tiles are not only on the walls, but the entire bathtub walls are covered in them. I cannot live with this, and want to change it. I’ve never done any DIY, other than painting, but between this bathroom, and pulling up the carpet to refinish the hardwood, I’m going to have to learn!! Thanks in advance for your help.
No, the tile is not plastic, it’s ceramic.
You’re getting some goofy advice. The easy (and really not that expensive) solution is to call a tub refinisher in your area and have them refinish your tile. They can paint it any color you want with an industrial enamel paint that has excellent staying power. It might cost a few hundred dollars, but compare that to the costs of tearing out the old, discovering who knows what in the walls, and then having to refinish the walls. I don’t know any contractor who can do that for under $1000.
As for refinishing the hardwoods, it’s not so hard. You can rent the sander from Lowes or Home Depot, as well as many Ace Hardware stores. It takes a good day to do a good job (especially make sure every last one of those carpet staples is gone before you start). Instead of the expensive floor finishes look for gymnasium finisher. It’s also sold at the box stores, just in a different area because it’s a commercial finish. It’s about $20/gallon and is made for the heavy wear and tear of a school gymnasium. You’ll have fun with the project…just make sure the windows can stay open all night before you start.
How To Tile a Bathroom Floor – The Home Depot
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