So, I must admit I was a little skeptical about how this project
would turn out. I mean, painting tile…how would it ever work? But after considering
other options to update this 1920’s backsplash, I decided paint was definitely the
most inexpensive way to go. I just knew that this backsplash had to go, one way
or another! And after reading through a few Pinterest posts I thought if other
people have done it, why can’t I?
So, off to Home Depot I went, where a helpful employee
directed me to get just a few supplies and gave me a confidence boost with his
easygoing reaction to my plan. I will say; however, this project is time
consuming and requires some prep work. So, if you are going to try this be
prepared to set aside a day or two depending on how much area you are working
with and/or if you plan on working straight through.
Any who, here is what I did.
Step 1: protected countertop and underside of cabinets with painters’
tape
Here I had already begun applying the primer
Step 2: sanded backsplash with 60 grit (course) sandpaper,
being sure to wipe the dust off the tile. The Home Depot employee suggested a
fine sander, but it didn’t seem to scuff the tile at all.
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Step 3: applied primer to tile. I worked in sections because
the primer dries pretty quickly.
Step 4: sanded primed tile (after it was completely dry) with
120 grit (fine) sandpaper to ensure the paint would stick well.
Step 5: painted the tile with a white semi-gloss paint. One
coat of the paint was enough for me. You may need more depending on the color
of the tile.
Here are the supplies I used:
And that is it! It is unbelievable the difference this made to the backsplash. And for around $25, it feels like a brand-new kitchen! And I love that the
pattern on the tile is still visible. What do you think? I hope you’ll be
inspired to tackle an outdated space in your home! Until next time, thanks and
God bless!
Living Simply,
Mindy✿