Old Soviet tiles in the kitchen look dull and annoying, and it is impossible to remove it, what to do in such a scenario. Bashny.Net

Old tiles in the bathroom and kitchen put many in a difficult position. On the one hand, looking at its outdated design, cracks and chips without tears is simply impossible.



On the other hand, starting expensive repairs is not always a hunt. Moreover, the conscientious tile from the wall sometimes and teeth can not tear. What about it? In this article we will look at possible options.

Is it possible to repaint ceramic tiles in the bathroom? Let's be happy - we can and should! But ordinary paint will not cope, it will only make it worse. The reason is insufficient adhesion to the smooth surface of the tiles and weak color resistance.

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To paint old tiles will require a special formula: resistant to high humidity and cleaning products, heat resistant and 100% safe. For example, waterborne latex paint.

How do you put paint on the tile? Remove dust and dirt from old tiles with cleaning agent. Treat the surface with sandpaper with fine grain. Defat the surface with a special composition, paying special attention to the seams between the tiles.

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Let the tile dry and walk through it with a primer with high penetrating ability. Use a roller to apply paint to the tile. In order to achieve uniform coloring, apply 2-3 layers of paint.

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Go through the seams with a white grout. The result will be amazing with minimal cost and effort. If you want something unusual, put a stencil on part of the wall. So the surface will look more interesting.

Decorative self-adhesive panels The optimal solution for budget repairs in the bathroom or kitchen. The old tiles will not have to be torn, and the effect of the repair will be impressive.

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Textured self-adhesive plates surface will hide defects and do not take into account the size of the old tile. Working with such a facing material is simple to the limit. You can cut the “tile” with ordinary scissors. And when it passes corners, it bends perfectly.

If the old tile is firmly held and has no voids, then it can be used as a basis for a new one. Many masters advise to make incisions, cut the glaze with a Bulgarian and so on. But if you use a special primer, then all these activities will be superfluous.

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When processing dense, moisture-free bases, there is simply no equal to concrete contact. This type of primer allows you to achieve maximum adhesion with the old tile. Before applying to the old tile primer, thoroughly clean it of dirt and fat. Treat the surface with concrete contact and it will become suitable for laying on the adhesive solution of the new material.

How to replace cracked tiles on the wall Sometimes chips appear on the old tiles. Sometimes it moves away from the base. How to replace a cracked tile without causing catastrophic destruction and without reworking the entire wall? With a certain skill, the defective tile can be quickly and accurately removed without damaging the neighbors, and install a new one in its place. You can find out more about this from our article.