2 Types of Paint to Use on Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile paint is not easy to stumble upon. This is because ceramic tiles boast one of the hardest-to-paint surfaces known to man. It is simply too slippery. These candidates are the elite few that can handle the challenge—and stick it to the tile! 

Alkyd Paint

This paint is relatively easy to find in your local hardware store. As with all other types of paint that could work, they will only stick once you have sanded off much of the high-gloss finish ceramic tiles have. Make sure that you use a damp cloth between coats to encourage the coats to properly stick.

Oil-based Paint

Conveniently, any type of oil-based paint sticks wonderfully to ceramic tile—which is strange as it repels so many other types of paint. Many people think that latex-based paint is the answer when painting ceramic tiles but this is definitely not the case if you require a paint that is hard-wearing. Latex-based paint dries with a raised and soft effect that will chip with the slightest impact.  

For the incredible resilience of the ceramic tiles' slippery shine, there are only two types of paint that can stand it. The alkyd paint is better for dry tiles whilst oil-based is the choice for tiles that get wet.