Painting and Decorating Tile

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 by: Pamela Cole Harris

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 tile and let it dry before you begin any project.

1. Seal both tile and surrounding grout with a
water-based floor varnish. 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. 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.

4. Seal the tiles with two coats of water-based varnish. Let the tile dry between coats.

Decorating your old 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!)

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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