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How to Paint Ceramic Tile Floor

Tips to Ensure a Durable Coating when painting your ceramic tile floor
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes

Materials

  • Floor cleaner
  • Ceramic primer
  • Orbital sander
  • Scrubbing brushes
  • Flooring paint and a topcoat or sealer
  • Painter’s tape
  • Paint brushes
  • Paint tray
  • Fiber paint roller
  • Extension pole for your paint roller

Instructions

  • Get a broom and/or vacuum cleaner and give the surface of your floor a good once-over. Be sure to sweep in between the crevasses too and in those little nooks close to the edge of the wall too.
  • Prepare your surface. You will be using some painter’s tape to ensure that your paint only goes where you want it to go using some painter’s tape.
  • We recommend using an orbital sander to scuff up the surface of your tiles, as using a belt sanding might reduce them to nothing, especially if you’ve never used one before.
  • It’s time to get your floor tile paint ready.
  • Painting your floor. Start by painting the hard-to-reach areas of your flooring by using the edge of the paintbrush. This technique is ideal for the edges and corners of the space you’re painting, so do your best to cut the edges of the tiling where the painter’s tape meets the floor.
  • Seal your floor. Before applying your sealer, you should remove any dust and dirt present on the surface of your painted floor, just be sure that it’s completely dry first. Once you’re sure your floor is clear of dust, it’s time to get your sealer ready.