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Painting bathroom tile vs. replacing.....

13 years ago
When renovating house our budget has run thin. We decided to paint the outdated tile vs. ripping out the walls and starting over. Very curious to get honest opinions. Thanks!

Comments (24)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Looks good from that angle. But lets see the close up pictures for a proper appraisal of your work!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I'm all for the $25 solution until the money comes back. Painted my white vinyl kitchen floor for $40 eight years ago and it's still good enough. New vinyl would have been $300 not counting labor. So yes, that bathroom looks good enough, and perhaps by the time you have the money to redo it, your taste will have changed anyway.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    It is a great idea for a quick up date with out breaking the bank.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Looks great. Did you sand between coats? Tack Cloth???
  • 13 years ago
    It looks great! Thanks for the tip on the primer, I've been planning on doing the same thing to my tub surround and now you've inspired me to give it a go this weekend.
  • 13 years ago
    Also, we have a yellow tub & I used "Homax Tub & Sink Refinishing Kit - it worked great - The key is to prep VERY well
  • 13 years ago
    John - we only sanded (fine grit) before applying primer
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Looks great! I did my bath 3 years ago and it's held up well. Be sure not to use abrasive cleaners and to keep soap scum down, use bath gels rather than bar soap.
  • 13 years ago
    Easy and inexpensive! Good for You-it turned out Great!
  • 13 years ago
    Wow, I was kind of amused by the green and white checkerboard and might have tried to keep it and do something playful with the bathroom, but I think your inexpensive transformation is much prettier!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Your bathroom looks much cleaner and crisper. It looks like you actually replaced the tiles! I love your paint selection for above the tile as well. It looks good!
  • 13 years ago
    Good job!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Wow, looks great, which colour did you use?
  • 13 years ago
    We just used Sherwin Williams latex white satin.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    You get the DIY PRIZE! Nice work, looks GREAT! The tub and surround another surprise! Keep up the good RENO'S!
  • 13 years ago
    Looks great! How about painting the vanity (black, grey...?) might be a nice modern change!
  • 13 years ago
    You did a great job on the tub! I have seen this done before with terrible results, good for you taking the time to do it right!
  • 11 years ago

    I am hoping to do something like that in the house we just bought. You just primed it and they used latex white satin paint? Pros any suggestions on how to fix up this bathroom?

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Great job! Amazing what a difference a little paint and lots of elbow grease can make.


  • 10 years ago
    So when you did the tub what kind of prepping do you have to do and did you use a spray paint?
  • 10 years ago

    Love it! I just got the confidence to try this myself; thank you:)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Really nice idea if you have a little time frame! Great job!

  • 10 years ago

    Jessica Kinchen did you ever repaint that bathroom? ours is the same avocado green