The Pro Classic only comes in high gloss in a quart.

The problem is, I tend to stick with their Pro Classic paint, but I only needed a quart. I bought oil-based paint in Panda White from Sherwin Williams (I chose this color because all of our trim is already this color). Let the primer dry completely before moving on. Luckily we had one of those Georgia January days when it’s 70 degrees, so I lucked out. Make sure the kids are at school and you can open a few windows/doors. Kilz oil-based primer is my standard go-to. I read a bajillion (not a word) tutorials, and nearly every single one says to prime. I would not recommend painting ceramic tile without priming first. This will help to make your tile more likely to hold the paint. Painting your tiles is a super budget-friendly way to completely transform any dated tiles in your bathroom or kitchen and its surprisingly easy and durable. I didn’t lay newspaper at first and now I have little paint flecks on the backsides of my cooktop.Īnother optional step is to use a liquid deglosser after you clean. Lay newspaper or trash bags on the rest of the counters to avoid splatter. After you clean, tape off all the areas you don’t want paint on. Plus, the grease-proof formula in Easycare Kitchen makes it easy to wipe off stains, so you can be confident that the colour will last and last. Using kitchen wall paint makes it much easier and cost-effective to refresh the look. I went over the area behind our cooktop two times. Lots of people choose Dulux Easycare kitchen paint instead of tiles for their kitchen and with good reason. Especially behind cooktops (grease tends to collect here and paint does not adhere to grease). Clean the surfaces like your life depends on it because you want the paint to adhere. I used our mop bucket to mix and old rags to clean. Wear gloves and follow the directions on the box. I used TSP powder that you mix with water. Small Paint Rollers (I used 4-inch foam rollers)įirst, remove all the outlet covers and store them safely so you can find them.Paint Brushes specifically for oil-based paints.Newspaper or Trashbags (for covering the counters).Oil Based Enamel Paint– We used Sherwin Williams All Surface Enamel Oil Based Gloss Paint – The color is Panda White.Here’s a before shot from before we moved in (sorry for the terrible quality). We were able to pick the color of the backsplash and the countertops. Everything was pretty much picked out but we got to choose a few things. Next, with a brush or roller, apply high-gloss or semi-gloss latex. But, it has a big impact for very little money so it’s definitely worth it. Use painter’s tape in combination with a drop cloth or plastic sheeting to protect nearby surfaces from errant paint. I’ve found that oil-based paints take a bit longer to dry than others and you want to give yourself plenty of time. This is a relatively easy DIY project that you can complete in a few days – mainly to account for proper drying times. It makes such a difference and you can get it done in a few days. And if you’re considering it, this is one of those projects that I wish I had done years ago. If you’ve ever thought about painting tiled kitchen backsplash, this is the post for you! I finally said enough of the brown tile that just didn’t fit my style and painted it! And I’m so glad I did! Follow along to see what I used and how I did it.

Painting kitchen wall tiles