Q&A for How to Do Tile Painting

Yes, it's always good to prime to ensure your paint stays down and to enhance the durability of your painting.

Any normal pencil should be fine, but be careful, because if done too heavily, the pencil lines will be visible after you are finished!

Follow the same steps in the article, except check to make sure your primer, paint, and sealant are all suitable for outdoors.

If it is a wall of a bathroom, kitchen, or a room where lots of water collects, you may want to seal the tile with multiple coats after painting. Also, make sure there is no mold on the tiles, and that they are completely dry before the painting process. Don't allow housemates to use plumbing around the tiles until they are dry. Otherwise, it should be safe.

If you want to retain the gloss effect of the tile, you can't paint it at all. Even a high-gloss sealant won't have the same look as kiln-glazed tile.

Yes, but it's best to avoid high-traffic areas like the kitchen or hallway. Paint applied to tile is much more fragile than glazed tile or painted wood, and scuffing will damage it.

You may use a fine grit sandpaper to remove some undesirable texture. If you want to keep the texture, it should be fine as long as the texture isn't too rough or bumpy, such as the texture you find on bricks or stone.

Chalk paint isn't recommended because it's water-based. This means that it's not as stable as oil or enamel paints, so you're likely to see chipping or bubbling, especially if it's a high-gloss tile.

You could sand them, but a better option would be to add another coat of paint. Most painted tiles will need at least two coats.

It's highly recommended. Painted tile is not a permanent fix, and a primer will add significant time to your tile's longevity.