Do you want to update the appearance of the old ceramic tile without dismantling it and complete replacement? Then you can, for example, paint it. For these purposes, various types of paints and technologies are used, which allows not only to decorate the walls with the original decor, but also radically change the interior of the room. It is not necessary to fully repaint the tile. It is enough to paint just a few tiles or apply the original drawing to some of them using a special stencil. There is no creative fantasy in the flight, at the same time, forget about the choice of paint itself. Moreover, the modern market today offers a wide variety. Let's talk about this further.

Main criteria for choosing paint for ceramic tiles

In order for the result of staining ceramic tile, you can delight you for a long time, you need to take into account some features in advance when choosing paint, as well as secrets of working with it.

• It is necessary to choose paint not only at its cost, color scheme, ease of use, but also taking into account where the surface in the surface is located: inside or outside the room, in a dry or wet place, etc. Depending on this, choose the usual or moisture-resistant paint.

• To work is also very important to choose a tool: rollers or brushes. Rollers of various shapes and sizes are suitable for painting large surface areas, and brushes - to create drawings.
• Before starting painting a ceramic tile, it is necessary to clean it well from any contamination, degreased the surface with a solvent, and after thoroughly projected by epoxy primer. Thus, it is possible to significantly increase the efficiency of the grip of paint with the surface in the surface.

Types of paints for ceramic tiles

For painting ceramic tile, specialists tend to use acrylic, epoxy, oil, polymer and other types of paints. Consider the features of the use of each of them.

Acrylic paints

1. The main advantage of acrylic paints is, above all, the lack of an unpleasant smell.
2. In addition, such paints are economically spent, water-soluble and, if necessary, easily and quickly can be washed away from the hands or surfaces.
3. You can use the usual roller or brush depending on which drawing you planned.

Epoxy paints

1. Epoxy formulations are sold in any construction store.
2. A wide range and color gamut give great opportunities for the implementation of any ideas, including when designing ceramic tiles.
3. Such paints dry pretty quickly and differ with good resistance, which cannot but rejoice.
4. However, before starting the color, it is necessary to thoroughly brand the painted surface.

Oil paints

1. It's no secret that oil paints, in contrast to acrylic, have a sharp smell and dry it for a very long time.
2. However, they are quite persistent and durable, especially if the surface of the surface was well prepared, and a layer of varnish is applied on top of the paint.

Polymer paints

Polymer paints are not used for painting tiles.

1. They can be approached only if the painted surface was carefully prepared in advance.
2. At the same time, a special paint fixer is used. For this, the usual varnish is suitable, which is more accessible for the price.

In addition to the above types of paints for ceramic tiles, you can also use auto-email or moisture-resistant water dispersion latex paint. AutoEmal as well as polymer paint should be fixed with varnish. Water-dispersion paint is suitable for rooms with high humidity. It also is well withstanding a multiple surface washing.

Color manufacturers for ceramic tiles

"Termics"

The domestic manufacturer of heat-resistant enamels, which are designed for painting metal and non-metallic surfaces, which during operation may be subject to sharp temperature differences in the range of -60 to 600 degrees Celsius.

1. This type of paint is ideal for staining the facades of buildings decorated with ceramic tiles.
2. The paints "Termics" are distinguished by high quality, wide color gamut, durability and acceptable cost.

Marabu Porcelain

German trademark, which has established itself as a reliable manufacturer of paint products. Acrylic paints Marabu Porcelain on water based are designed for painting ceramics, glass, porcelain, etc.

1. They are easily applied to any surface, falling at a smooth layer, drier quickly (about 30 minutes).
2. At the same time, such paints do not distinguish a harmful smell and do not require additional fixation with varnish or sintering.
3. Acrylic paints Marabu Porcelain are presented in a wide range of colors and are sold in 15 ml containers at an affordable price.

"Tikkurila"

Tikkurila is one of the leaders of the paintwork market and offers a large assortment of waterfronts for ceramics, glass, aluminum, etc., as well as facade paints for outdoor decoration.

1. Its products are different, first of all, high quality, absolute safety, environmental friendliness, large variety of color palette, as well as resistance and durability.
2. Paints "Ticcurila" are easy to fall on any surface, moisture-resistant, relatively quickly dry (after a few hours) and do not smell.
3. The only thing that the cost of such paints is high enough. However, given that they are economically spent, you can forget about this flaw.

Beckers

1. The paints of the Swiss brand Beckers are distinguished by high European quality and environmental friendliness. All components pass strict quality and safety control.
2. The campaign is constantly improving its products, creating all new types of paints, expanding the color palette, etc.
3. Beckers's water-emulsion paints are distinguished by resistance and durability, water resistance and easy use.
4. They are economically spent and have no sharp smell.
5. The cost of such paint is higher than the average, however, the result of staining will delight everyone.

Details of the painting of ceramic tiles can be found in video: