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Painting Ceramic Tile and Decorating Tile
By
Pamela Cole Harris
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Ceramic tile can be beautiful and elegant. But it can also be bland and
uninspired. If you want to add a little color or creativity to your tile, here's
how!
Remember to clean your ceramic tile and let it dry before you begin any project.
1. Seal both ceramic tile and surrounding grout with a water-based floor varnish.
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Ask your home improvement retailer for suggestions about a good water-based
floor varnish for your area.
2. Brush paint primer on both tile and grout.
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Let it dry for at least 12 hours before you begin painting.
3. With an artist's brush, paint your pattern with latex paint.
Simple designs are best. You can use stencils or, if you are brave, try
painting your own original design directly on the tile. Let the tile dry before
sealing.
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4. Seal the ceramic tiles with two coats of water-based varnish.
Let the ceramic tile dry between coats.
Decorating your old ceramic tile can be easy and fun. Now, anyone have a great idea
for rescuing an old bathtub? (Without making it a backyard planter, that is!)
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About The Author - Pamela Cole Harris has been a writer for over 35 years (Yikes! Has it been
that long? Her fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to decorating has made
http://www.homeandgardenmakeover.com one of the
most popular décor sites on the net. She brings the same spirit of fun to
cooking at http://www.thewellfedtraveler.com and running a
home business at
http://www.pajamabusinesses.com.
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