Tips from an Expert: How to Update Tile

12.10.2023 03:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22

Ceramic tiles have long been firmly established in home interiors as a practical material for use in bathrooms and kitchens, and are widely used on building facades.

How can you cover tiles

There are three main types of tile grout - dry mixes, ready-mixes and epoxy grouts.

The dry mixture is made on the basis of cement.

It lasts longer and can be used as needed by mixing small volumes of grout.

How to restore tiles

The most popular are two of them: Special ceramic wax.

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To restore ceramic tiles, the following is used: super-hard wax of various shades, from neutral to the brightest, a spatula, a gas melter, ceramic paint and acrylic varnish.

How to paint ceramic tiles

To paint ceramic tiles at home, you can use latex, oil-based and especially epoxy paints, including special paints for ceramic tiles.

All these paints and varnishes are presented on sale, including as paints for ceramics and glass.

How to update old tiles in the bathroom without renovation

Clean the surfaces between the tiles; - apply paint with a thin brush onto a dry surface.

After 24 hours, apply another coat of paint.

If the interior renovation involves changing the color of the joints between the tiles, you will have to completely remove the old layer.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. How can you cover tiles
  2. How to restore tiles
  3. How to paint ceramic tiles
  4. How to update old tiles in the bathroom without renovation