Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed?

High-temperature paint dries at room temperature, and once dry it sticks well to bricks, tile and many other surfaces without a need to prime first. It won’t peel, she said.

Before you undertake painting your bathroom tile, it can be helpful to weigh the pros and cons of the project. Here are some of the benefits: It's a more efficient process: If you're tired of your ...

Satin floor tile paint is a flatter finish that can help hide imperfections in older, worn-out tiles. 2. Prepare the floor tiles Before you get started, there are some safety precautions to take.

If the tile surfaces in your home leave much to be desired, you might wonder if painting (rather than replacing) is an option. Here’s what you need to know before you begin this home improvement ...

But if you decide to paint, here are the steps you need to go through. First of all, use 100-grit sandpaper, and sand the surface of the tiles throughout the bathroom.

Also, keep in mind that painting a kitchen tile backsplash is only a temporary fix, says handyman Shlomo Cherniak. Over time, especially in high-use areas, the paint is likely to chip or peel.

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Standard paint might not cut it. You’ll want to get paint made specifically for tiles.