Ceramic tile can be beautiful and elegant. But it can also be
bland and uninspired. If you want to add a little color or
creativity to your tile, here's how!
Remember to clean your tile and let it dry before you begin any
project.
1. Seal both tile and surrounding grout with a water-based floor
varnish. Ask your home improvement retailer for suggestions
about a good water-based floor varnish for your area.
2. Brush paint primer on both tile and grout. Let it dry for at
least 12 hours before you begin painting.
3. With an artist's brush, paint your pattern with latex paint.
Simple designs are best. You can use
stencils
or, if you are
brave, try painting your own original design directly on the
tile. Let the tile dry before sealing.
4. Seal the tiles with two coats of water-based varnish. Let
the tile dry between coats.
Decorating your old tile can be easy and fun. Now, anyone have
a great idea for rescuing an old bathtub? (Without making it a
backyard planter, that is!)
About the Author:
Pamela Cole Harris has been a writer for over 35 years (Yikes!
Has it been that long? Her fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to
decorating has made HomeandGardenMakeover.com, one of
the most popular décor sites on the net. She brings the same
spirit of fun to cooking at www.thewellfedtraveler.com
and running a home business at www.pajamabusinesses.com
