How to Change the Color of Grout Tile Floors
Tiled floors can be included in a remodel without the need for replacing the tile. A simple color change can be made with paint and primer. Changing the color of tiled floors that contain grout includes a decision about what color the grout should be. Ultimately, using paint to make color changes is a temporary remodeling fix for tile and grout. Wear and tear will eventually take its toll on the painted tile and require tile replacement for a more permanent solution. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Vacuum cleaner with attachments
- Sandpaper 220 grit carbide
- Scrub brush and tile cleaner
- Paint sprayer
- Drop cloth, painter's paper and painter's tape
- Oil-based paint
- Ceramic tile spray primer
- Mop or cloth and bucket
Instructions
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Choose how the grout will be treated: painted the same color as the tile, taped over to protect the original grout color from being painted or taped over to protect the grout so that it can be easily stained at a different point in time. Grout stains should be applied before painting the tile and allowed to dry thoroughly, several days, before tile is painted.
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Clean the floor surface to remove products that can prevent paint and primer from adhering correctly---dirt, wax and oil. Allow the floor to dry for two days.
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Roughen the tile surface by sanding with a 220 grit carbide sandpaper. Vacuum the floor with hand attachments to remove grit and dirt and wipe with a damp mop or cloth to remove any left behind debris.
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Leave the grout exposed for painting or protect the grout color by masking grout lines with painter's tape.
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Protect the rest of the room from paint. Mask walls, fixtures and appliances with drop cloths, painter's paper and painter's tape.
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Use a primer designed for ceramic tile. Follow the manufacturer's directions for application. Spray primers are a quick, easy way to apply primer.
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Choose an oil-based paint to use over tile primer. Water-based paint has a tendency to peel with time and use. Use a paint sprayer for quick application of paint. Professional sprayers provide a clog free spraying application and can be rented from local home improvement and paint stores.
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