<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nBefore you even open the paint or primer, you need to use your painter’s tape and tape around the edges of your project. You must be precise as possible when taping as the finished look depends a lot on this step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, if you plan to paint the tiles a different color than the grout, you will need to tape the grout as well but I wouldn’t recommend doing this until after priming is complete. This will allow your grout to look nice and new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If there is any potential that paint could drip on the ground while painting, then you may want to use painter’s plastic to cover the ground below where you’ll be working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though you do not have to tape to get your paint job done, the tape and the plastic will really help avoid messes and will help keep lines sharp and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Prime The Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Use a roller to get a thick layer of white primer over every square inch of the countertop. You will want to be sure that the layer is as even as you can get it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can not completely coat the grout with the roller then you may need to use a brush to prime and paint the grout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the tile underneath is especially bright in color, then you may need to apply another coat of primer to completely cover it up. This is important because the primer will be much better at hiding the previous tile color than the paint will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Paint The Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Once the primer has completely dried then you can go ahead and paint. A roller will be your best friend if you are painting the entire countertop one color. Make sure that each layer is thick and even. Check to make sure that there are no drips before the paint dries. Two layers of paint are recommended, but you may need to do more if it looks patchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may also need to use a brush if the roller cannot get the grout evenly coated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, you may not want to paint the grout the same color as the tiles. In this case, you will want to tape off all of the grout before you paint. It will also be better to use a brush to paint each tile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the paint has dried you may want to apply a sealer afterward, depending on the paint you have chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the sealer has dried, you are completely done! You can go ahead and remove all plastic and tape. Once those have been removed, only clean and sharp lines should be left behind. You can also return everything in the vicinity to its place. Now you can enjoy your tile countertop that looks brand new!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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