Painting bathroom tiles – 37 ideas for motifs & patterns
It cannot be denied that after a while everyone would like to change their tiles. Either because they are simply no longer modern, but have become boring, or because they no longer look fresh and new. You can freshen up old tiles without any problems and without buying new and unpleasant construction work. To do this, you can use the Painting bathroom tiles. Do not you believe? You will be amazed at the big difference this renovation variant makes! On the one hand, painting is less cumbersome than replacing the entire tile, which also takes less time. On the other hand, it is cheaper in terms of materials and you can easily paint the bathroom tiles yourself, so you can save money on the tiler as well.
Painting bathroom tiles – black and white pattern
We have already published detailed instructions for painting bathroom tiles. We would like to summarize the steps again in this article. In principle, a few important things must be observed in order to guarantee a successful and long-lasting result. As with all painting and varnishing work, this naturally includes thorough cleaning of the surface. You can get the right paint at the hardware store. Get advice there to make sure that the varnish you choose is really suitable for tiles.
Painting bathroom tiles – designing patterns with grout
You start painting tiles with the joints in front of the bathroom. If you have painted it thoroughly with a brush, the rest of the surface is worked on with a roller. It is especially important that you let the first coat dry long enough before applying a second (and it will most certainly be necessary). About three hours should be enough. It is best to read the product instructions to be sure.
Painting the toilet
By the way, this varnish is not only suitable for painting bathroom tiles, but also for wash basins, bathtubs, shower trays and toilets. So if you would like to refresh these too, you can do the same. Here, too, two layers are advantageous. You can use the same color that you chose for the tiles. But you can also design them in a different color to create a contrasting and colorful effect or you can paint them in plain white for a classic look. If you want to keep them in their old color, you should cover them well with foil.
Elegant bathroom with white tiles and silver mosaic
And by and large, these are the steps for painting the bathroom tiles. In terms of maintenance, however, you should note that this varnish is more sensitive than the original color of the tiles. For this reason, milder cleaning agents that do not damage the paint should be used for cleaning.
Painting colorful mosaic pattern
Apart from single-color tiles, you of course also have the option of creating pretty patterns and motifs and thus creating a very individual bathroom by painting the bathroom tiles. You can do this by masking off certain areas with adhesive tape. If you are artistically gifted, you can also paint pretty motifs on the tiles yourself. This takes a lot more time, but is guaranteed to be worth it! Just add some pretty accents with floral patterns or other motifs. Another option is to hire an artist. He will not only meet your ideas and wishes, but can also add ideas from his experience.
Zigzag for the floor tiles
We would like to show you some great examples and motifs of lacquered tiles that can be an inspiration to you when lacquering your own bathroom tiles. Perhaps the ideas will convince you of the surprising effect, in case you are not quite sure about this method. But just take a look for yourself:
Painting the lotus flower
Decorate tiles with flamingo
Paint tiles yourself in a watercolor look
