How Do I Paint Interior Floor Tiles?
If you’re not quite ready to commit to the costs of replacing tiles, you can paint them instead.
Floors tiles do take a lot of wear and tear for obvious reasons, so while it may not be a long-term solution, it is a low-cost and easy approach to covering up old floor tiles in the interim.
Pros:
- It’s much cheaper than replacing old tiles.
- You can choose from a variety of shades to suit the rest of your interior.
Cons:
- It’s not a long-term solution.
- Paint can start to chip and peel off in high footfall areas.
Here are a few simple steps to get you started:
-Ensure your tiles are cleaned and dried thoroughly.
-Use Otex Adhesion Primer and a paintbrush to prep the tiles.
-Once dried, paint the entire floor with your tile paint using a foam roller. Try Tikkurila's water-based and fast-drying Betolux Akva for a quick turnaround or our solvent-based gloss, Betolux.
-Apply as many coats as necessary for full paint coverage.
It is particularly important when painting interior floors to allow the paint to dry and cure before use. Consult the technical data sheet of each individual product for details but in general, you should be able to walk gently on the floors within the first few days, but it can take several weeks before the paint is fully cured.
