How To Cover Wall Tile Without Removing Them In Bathrooms, Showers, Kitchens And More

How To Cover Wall Tile Without Removing Them In Bathrooms, Showers, Kitchens And More!

Are old, ugly tiles in your bathroom shower or kitchen backsplash ruining your attempts to beautify your spaces? You might have thought about removing the old tile and replacing it. But that can get costly and it is a big job. Have you ever removed and replaced floor tile? We have; it is a pain in the neck. Now imagine all the delicacy that goes into setting floor tile on the ground and think about doing that on a vertical wall. Wall tile is difficult to install and before you go and tear it out and replace it, read over these options to cover up wall tile in your bathroom, shower or other areas.

Cover Up Wall Tiles In Bathroom Or Kitchen With Tile Stickers

While not a total cover up tile solution, tile stickers offer a way to revive old tile without having to remove or replace them. Tile stickers can be used on both floor and wall tile. They are especially suited to kitchens and can give that old backsplash a bit of decorative flair. Tile stickers come in a variety of materials including vinyl and even metal. To install tile stickers to your bathroom or kitchen wall tiles, first clean the tile with a surface cleaning product. Cleaning the tiles ensures that you will get a good adhesive bond. After you allow the tile to dry, remove the paper backing from a self-stick tile and press it over the tile. Tile stickers are a quick and easy solution to cover up wall tile, but they are not always the best solution. One of the main drawbacks is that the adhesive used in the stickers can wear down in moisture rich environments like a shower or bathroom. And if you get a stronger waterproof adhesive, it can end up damaging the tile in the long run.

Consider Using Tile Paint To Cover Wall Tiles Without Removing Them

Another great option is to use tile paint to cover up old bathroom and kitchen wall tiles. Tile paint can be applied to any tiles to give them a clean look. Painting your tile may sound like an easy job, but it is anything but. Tile, especially ceramic tile, is really hard to paint because it is a non-porous smooth surface. The paint has trouble adhering to the tile. So if you choose to go this route, either hire a contractor or be sure you know what you are doing.

Another issue with tile paint is that it makes cleaning your wall tile a little trickier. Cleaning solutions can chip away at the paint and cause it to erode. Tile paint also does not last as long as a more permanent solution like wall tile resurfacing.

Resurface Your Old Wall Tile – Smooth and Hide Grout Lines

If you are tired of that old tile wall, and don’t want to go through the hassle of removing and replacing, painting or stickers, resurfacing is the best way to cover wall tiles. Tile resurfacing involves applying a resurfacing compound called a microcement over the tile. The resurfacing material comes in a variety of surface texture finishes and colors to meet your design needs. The Semco Remodel without Removal resurfacing system is a great choice if you want to resurface your wall tile. It even works on floor tile too.

The Semco system creates a molecular bond with the tile surface, creating a strong, durable and beautiful new decorative wall or floor.

Resurfacing Benefits

• Eliminate Grout Forever
• Strong Durable Molecular Bond

How to Apply

• Clean tile and prep surface
• Apply Scratch Coat to create a strong bond
• Apply Brown Coat to cover the grout lines
• Apply Skim Coats to create decorative finish
• Apply Sealer to protect surface and create wear layer

* Click here for our complete Tile Resurfacing Guide.

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