How to Remodel Bathroom Shower Tiles
Maybe you don't like the look of your bathroom shower tiles, but think there's nothing you can do because you can't afford to replace them. The shower is the focal point of a bathroom, so you want it to look as good as possible. Fortunately, you don't have to buy new tiles to make your shower look better. With some paint and a little elbow grease, you can remodel your bathroom shower tiles and improve the look of your whole bathroom. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Scrubbing pad
- Cleanser
- Rag
- Dust mask
- Sandpaper
- Palm sander
- Painter's tape
- Bonding agent for ceramic tile
- Cheese cloth
- Epoxy primer
- Paint sprayer
- Acrylic polymer paint
- Paint brush and roller
- Paint sprayer (optional)
Instructions
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Scrub the shower tiles clean with dish soap or cleanser and a scrubbing pad. Wipe the cleaned towels off with a rag and let them dry.
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Roughen the surface of the tiles with sandpaper or a palm sander. Sand hard enough to break through the finish, so that paint will adhere properly. Clean the tiles with water and a rag to remove the dust and allow the tiles to dry.
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Tape off any areas you don't want painted. Use painter's tape and newspaper.
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Apply a bonding agent to the tiles to help the paint stick. Pour the agent on cheese cloth and rub it on the tiles. Let the agent dry. Brush on an epoxy primer and let it dry according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Apply an acrylic polymer for the final coat, using a paint roller and brush or a paint sprayer. Get creative and paint your tiles several colors. Paint a border around the shower by making the outermost tiles a different hue, paint patterns on individual tiles or paint a picture or design using the whole tiled space.
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