Painting a Tile Backsplash in 5 Simple Steps
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Painting a tile backsplash is a simple, affordable and durable way to update your kitchen! This tutorial shows you exactly how to paint your tile backsplash in 5 easy steps.
MATERIALS NEEDED (contains my affiliate links):
*T.S.P. (trisodium phosphate): https://amzn.to/2K2WxPh
*A good quality primer (we used Sherwin-Williams general purpose primer)
*General Finishes Milk Paint in the color of your choosing (we mixed the Snow White color with a little bit of Antique White--1 quart will be PLENTY for most backsplashes): https://amzn.to/33fpqz8
**This is the only paint I recommend for painting a backsplash--it's a high-quality acrylic paint that has extraordinary adhesion**
*General Finishes High-Performance Water Based Topcoat (we used satin finish): https://amzn.to/2WKu2e3
*Paintbrush
*Stencil (this is the exact stencil we used): https://rstyle.me/+y9ImDnpliQlt2nc2bn...
*Stencil brushes: https://amzn.to/34wLghV
*Painter's tape
Steps for Painting a Tile Backsplash
Step 1
Clean your tile backsplash well with T.S.P. (trisodium phosphate).
Step 2
Prime your backsplash with a good quality primer. We used Sherwin-William's general-purpose primer. It will look terrible at this stage--don't panic.
Step 3
Paint your backsplash with General Finishes Milk Paint in the color of your choosing (we mixed the Snow White color with a little bit of Antique White). This paint goes a long way--1 quart will be PLENTY for most backsplashes. Note that this is the only paint I recommend for painting a backsplash--it's a high-quality acrylic paint that has extraordinary adhesion. We painted our own backsplash with it years ago (as well as our kitchen cabinets) and it held up perfectly.
You want to paint until you have full coverage. We applied 3 thin coats of our custom white mix. Each coat took about 5 minutes and the paint dries really, really quickly!
Step 4
If you want to add a pattern to your backsplash, you are now you are ready to stencil. We ordered our stencil in a custom 7" size so that it fit perfectly over 4 of Thea's tiles (which are 3.5" square).
Step 5
After all your paint has thoroughly dried (I would allow it to dry overnight), you are ready to seal it with a topcoat. The only top coat I can officially recommend is General Finishes High-Performance Water Based Topcoat. It works so well and is very, very easy to apply. We used the satin finish to add a bit of sheen, since tile typically has a bit of shine.
You simply brush a light coat on with a bristle brush (a foam brush might leave bubbles behind, which you don't want). It moves even faster than painting! Allow each coat to dry according to the instructions on the can. We applied 2 coats everywhere, except in front of the sink where we applied 3 coats for additional protection.
It’s super easy to clean – just use a Clorox wipe (or whatever else you usually use to wipe down your kitchen) if it gets dirty.
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