$100 Shower Makeover: FULL Class How-to Paint Tile (no epoxy or clear coat)

[@garyb9353]

you get a gold star. this is the best hands down explanation of how to paint over a tile shower. i have painted all kinds of things for over 65 years but never a tile shower. now i am ready , thanks to your expert guidance.

[@porchdaydreamer]

Wow, thank you! That is SO nice of you to say. I put a lot of work into my videos and tutorials, so anyone can follow along and get the same results I do 😁

[@patty1958ful]

Thank you for the dedication and step by step instructions. The detailed list of materials is extremely helpful. You have inspired me and given me courage to tackle the updating in two bathrooms. You are the only person in the Web to do what you are doing in your tutorials and in your site. Thanks again!!! Patty, from FL

[@porchdaydreamer]

Wow! I'm seeing your comments and you are the sweetest to take the time to say such nice things to me. This is my passion and I LOVE to teach people what I know. My main goal is to help everyone be successful and avoid mistakes as much as possible even as a beginner painter 😎

[@Treetop4045]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m researching and stumbled onto your video. Best one yet. Now I feel a tad more confident tackling our ugly downstairs bathroom.

[@porchdaydreamer]

Great! My mission is to be helpful. I try to provide as much detail as I can to make sure you get the best results possible 😁

[@Treetop4045]

Just got back from the hardware store with all the things 🎉 now I’m ready for this next project.

[@XrazorstylistXOXO]

I use the hole on the tool to cut tip on stuff and a large nail to puncture the inside before I start applying caulk. Or I buy the self stick caulk.

[@user-or7ys7yk4p]

Wow you are so amazing thank you for your great videos

[@organic3280]

Stix Primer is fantastic too.

[@porchdaydreamer]

I've heard good things, but have used Valspar Bonding Primer because I worked there for years 😁 It's NEVER failed me.

[@joshuatetreault4730]

It also doesn’t peel up like what we saw here on the edges. Never had that issue, but it’s good to see the tip to avoid it

[@Jay19848]

I love your videos greetings from Miami Florida just subscribed to your channel!

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thanks for subbing!

[@jafayesims4play913]

I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT TO USE PORCH PAINT BUT IT LOOKS GREAT!

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thank you! Holding strong after 2 years.

[@Tangerine6]

Thank you! What about if you have a tiled seat in the shower? Would you paint the seat area when you do the floor or the walls?

[@porchdaydreamer]

GREAT question! If you don't have to "walk on it" paint it. Anything you have to stand on leave until the end. Hope that helps 😀

[@victoriajamieson3393]

Fantastic tutorial..Iwould love to try this however I live in Newfoundland Canada and there are no Valspar products available here. We have Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore products would you be able to recommend comparable products ? Would a different brand bonding primer work with an outdoor porch/floor/cement paint ?Would I need to put a varnish of something over it? Your expertise would be much appreciated in recommending products. When I have asking they tell me it can’t be done😕

[@porchdaydreamer]

Yes, you should be able to use Sherwin Williams bonding primer and an exterior rated porch and floor paint. Sherwin Williams owns Valspar 👍🏻

[@jennyboyce]

Thanks so much! I’m doing the tile around my tub and need to remove the old, damaged caulk first. Would I then use regular caulk first, then prime, then re-caulk with paintable caulk then paint? Will that primer stick to the caulk?

[@porchdaydreamer]

Love this question! If you are removing ALL of the old caulk and reapplying to all locations, then you can prime right over it. After you prime, if you missed an area you can add more. If the caulk looks smooth and even after priming, then move to the paint stage. Good luck ❤️

[@maxN7]

Great job with that tutorial. Really well done. Question; would you consider doing the same with kitchen tile, or not - given more traffic and abuse of surface?

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thank you! Yes, great idea...you can walk on this type of paint, so it will work in the kitchen. Backsplash tile you can use this same paint tutorial as is. For a kitchen counter made of tile, I'd add a clear coat of several layers of a water-based polyurethane for a extra protection: urlgeni.us/amzn/polycrylicpoly. Note it won't be heat safe, so use silicone mats!

[@064ESan]

This was awesome!

[@porchdaydreamer]

So glad it helped!

[@hondoman454]

This is a wonderful video! I just have a question: what is the ratio of dawn, distilled white vinegar and water? Thank you!

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thank you! This is in the written tutorial I linked in the description if you ever need it again 😁 Tile Cleaning Solution - 1 Cup Dawn Dish Detergent (please use this brand it’s the best degreaser) -1 Cup Distilled White Vinegar Mix together in a spray bottle

[@hondoman454]

@@porchdaydreamer Thank you again! Appreciate your response as I likely would have never discovered the written tutorial.

[@yuliashmatkova6849]

Thank you so much, I started to paint one of my bathrooms today per your method. Could you please advice, does this approach works for bathtub as well or only for tiles? Thank you so much.

[@porchdaydreamer]

😁 I'm so glad! This shower painting process is only for the tile and not the tub. You'll need to use an epoxy Tub & Tile kit for that. Here's one that will work: amzn.to/3VaBoGC it comes in satin and gloss, so decide if you want a shiny finish or not. Good luck with the project. It makes such a big difference. I love mine every day.

[@C21BelizeIslandLifeReal-Es-h6z]

Absolutely love her ❤ Count how many times she says the word COA 😂❤

[@lindasells4476]

Thanks for sharing. I loved all of the tips

[@porchdaydreamer]

You are so welcome!

[@shannonzaller]

Thank you for this, I’m on day 5 of doing my bathroom! Fingers crossed!

[@porchdaydreamer]

Amazing! You can see why I said my body hurts 😂 It's SO worth it...mine is still going strong NO issues.

[@johnbassett5407]

Can I paint a shower base this way. Would it be more durable than Tub and Tile? Thank you.

[@porchdaydreamer]

My best guess is your shower base is made from fiberglass, if it isn't tile. If it's fiberglass, the only thing that will work is an epoxy kit like Tub and Tile: share.porchdaydreamer.com/amzn/tubandtile

[@HIST-zl8ci]

Great video! I can't wait to get started! One thing that worries me is covering over the silicone caulk with paintable caulk (Alex Flex). I have always been told caulk will not stick to caulk. Have you had any issues with it peeling off exposing the silicone underneath? Thanks so much!

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thanks! So funny story, I worked for the world's largest silicone caulk manufacturer GE. I know more than anyone really wants to know about caulk 😂 I used this process both in the shower and when I painted my granite counter too. All it takes is a light touch when tooling. Since we are covering it with paint, it gets sealed and protected. Basically acrylic caulk is a thick paint that dries. My shower has been cleaned and used about 2 years now. Go for it!

[@Jboehme1962]

@@porchdaydreamer My shower does not have any silicone around the tub, just grout. With that said, I won't have to scrape it away but do I need to caulk after applying the paint?

[@porchdaydreamer]

​@@Jboehme1962 I'd caulk the main corners of the shower and the water line, if you have a tray like I do or between the tile and tub. Anywhere water might sit. Again do that after priming because the white will highlight any cracks in the grout. Hope that helps!

[@Jboehme1962]

@@porchdaydreamer It does! Which caulk did you recommend? I'm so nervous about this project. I've been looking at all the possible methods/paint types. This one seems the most user friendly. If I do this process on my floor tile in my smallest bathroom, I wanted to go back and do a stencil. Is that possible to do once I do the paint method? And if I can go back and do the stencil, what paint and or clear coat might I need? I feel like this will last a long time as these are guest bathrooms and will seldom be used.

[@margaretdestout2733]

Studying this as I plan out my shower update! Am I correct in failing grout is repaired after the priming process?

[@porchdaydreamer]

Love a good student 😁 You can repair failing grout before starting (cleaning). After you prime, you may see other pin holes in the grout or other areas that look weak. Then fix those before painting. Hope that helps!

[@milostevenson9175]

Love this video! Excited to get this done 😊

[@porchdaydreamer]

You've got this!!

[@JemmaBaines-t3m]

Such a helpful tutorial, thank you! I’m based in the uk and doesn’t look like the porch floor and patio paint you have linked is available here. Do you recommend another paint like Rust-oleum tile paint? Thank you!

[@porchdaydreamer]

Not sure what brands you have in the UK, but a high quality paint rated for outdoor porch or concrete floor use should work. Just ask the paint department staff for their best recommendation. Glad this was helpful!

[@cmargo10]

Is that travertine tile? It looks like mine except mine are butted together w out grout. I personally would never paint that. I would paint those cheap 4x4 tiles

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thanks for the question. No, it's basic cheap builder grade beige tile that I chose 14 years ago believe it or not! So for me, painting fit the budget and I still LOVE it 2 years later. This is the bathroom I use off my office everyday and it makes me smile .

[@ColbyMartin]

How well does this work with glazed ceramic tile? Have a bathroom out of the 60’s and trying to avoid choices or almond or bright white lol

[@porchdaydreamer]

This will work just the same on glazed ceramic tile 👍🏻

[@erinlucas545]

I would like to do this in my bathroom, but I’d like to remove the glass door while painting and then put it back up when done. Is it ok to caulk around the edge of the glass enclosure after painting the tile? Anything special I need to do after applying the caulk?

[@porchdaydreamer]

Hi, Erin! Just be aware that when you remove the glass door likely silicone caulk will be left on the tile. Do you plan to scrape it off before painting? That's what I'd recommend. Yes, once the door is back in place you would need to caulk around it to seal out water. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for dry time, before exposing the caulk to water.

[@herbie1234567890]

Appreciate your video-your footage is very clear and your oratory is top notch. A question: In your opinion, would the bonding primer you recommend work on a standard shower pan-acrylic, fiberglass, etc.-that is, on a surface other than tile? Also, what if a shower pan/tub has previously been resurfaced with an epoxy/paint product? Would the Valspar bonding primer work in that case as well? Thank you for advising, if able. 🙂

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thank you! Sorry, with how flexible fiberglass is I wouldn't recommend anything other than a product designed for a standard shower pan. Here's a product that would be a better option and you would need to sand off anything previously applied: Fiberglass Repair amzn.to/454wkrx

[@herbie1234567890]

@@porchdaydreamer That’s very helpful. Thank you for your reply. I’m enjoying exploring other videos on your channel-I’ll stay tuned. 😉

[@danwhite7789]

Will this work for porcelain tile as well?

[@porchdaydreamer]

It will! The primer makes it so you can paint glossy slick surfaces.

[@helloniki111]

@@porchdaydreamerthanks

[@064ESan]

Hi did u use a sealer?

[@porchdaydreamer]

I didn’t! That’s the beauty of this process 🤩

[@toriliu9090]

Is using that exterior / deck paint dangerous (Eg toxic) to use indoors? How do we protect our health?

[@porchdaydreamer]

It’s water based and low VOC (volatile organic compounds) so it’s suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The VOC level is similar to most water based interior wall paints. It’s safer than using a 2 part tub and tile epoxy.

[@toriliu9090]

@@porchdaydreamer thank you for the additional details!

[@yesiica9]

Hi, can you share links to the products you used?

[@porchdaydreamer]

Products are linked in the description below the video and also the written tutorial with even more details. Thanks!

[@Jane-uj3lk]

How long does the paint last with cleaning the shower at least weekly?

[@porchdaydreamer]

It's been a couple of years for me! If you prepare the surface, fill cracks, and follow this method plus be gentle when cleaning it should be find for years.

[@tislam1786]

Thank you

[@porchdaydreamer]

You are so welcome!

[@ksnaha908]

Will this work on porceline tiles?

[@porchdaydreamer]

It will!

[@terrim.602]

I think the shower would have looked spectacular if you painted the walls a complementary collor. Im not a beige fan, but it definitely has its place. That said, this is a fabulous video on technique and steps.

[@porchdaydreamer]

Did you see the next video, where I add gray marble veins to the shower? This was just the first part of the bathroom makeover :)

[@TheSunflowerExpress]

@@porchdaydreamer Where's the next video? I looked for it but can't find it. Thank you.

[@porchdaydreamer]

@@TheSunflowerExpress Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5q8lX9resmqmKs

[@C21BelizeIslandLifeReal-Es-h6z]

Love your hair colour. What’s the toner you use and colour of blonde it looks beautiful.

[@rebeccahartley624]

How is it holding up so far? I’m nervous to start because I don’t want an eternal project.

[@porchdaydreamer]

Thank you! I was born blonde and highlight to lighten.

[@porchdaydreamer]

GREAT! It's been more than 2 years since I painted, regular cleaning and use. Not one issue 😁

[@jellyface211]

I don’t understand why you wouldn’t remove all the silicone and then reapply once painted.

[@porchdaydreamer]

If you have acrylic latex caulk, it can easily be removed using a little heat from a hair dryer and removal tool. That’s not typical in a shower because it’s not waterproof and instead used to fill gaps when painting. Silicone is VERY difficult to remove because it is almost permanent and waterproof. I used to sell and market caulk at GE. That’s why I covered over it instead of removing it. Silicone caulk will never get moldy and acrylic caulk will. That’s how you can tell the difference 😁

[@shelbyblack1496]

Is sanding not necessary before painting primer ?

[@porchdaydreamer]

No, glazed ceramic tile is hard to sand. The primer creates a chemical bond of the paint to the tile. My shower has been paint for years and looks great. I also painted my granite using the same primer and it looks like marble :) Not to worry you don't have to sand.

[@daveolliemetalhead]

I hate my tile in my bathroom. I’m hesitant about painting it. ..

[@im-Sara-Jayne.]

I get is dornting by takaking on a home DIY project by there selfs, but you dont have to to talk to people like 5 year olds!

[@SometimesMyself]

Huh?

[@Nobody-cd4ox]

A man could make this video in a third of the time. She talks way too much.

[@porchdaydreamer]

You should try!

[@marcusglaze8746]

What a gross and stupid comment

[@porchdaydreamer]

@@marcusglaze8746 Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to write this.

[@Jboehme1962]

Funny, though because you apparently listened to the whole thing. What is even more interesting is that you felt like you needed to waste your time making a negative comment. She didn't ask you to watch it and if you don't like it just move on!

[@vrado441]

No paint can last in shower,period.There are products that are used for tub and tiles that are way better than this

[@porchdaydreamer]

Hmmm, I beg to differ and worked in the paint industry plus consulted with the product experts at Sherwin Williams (they own Valspar) before painting this shower. It can last a long time - 5 years, but isn’t permanent. It’s a great option if you want to be able to choose the color, sheen or do a faux marble effect like I did. Can’t do that with an epoxy based product. Mine has been in use for over 2 years and is still perfect 👍🏻

[@BaileyWilliams-k4v]

Correct

[@Samantha-wu5vn]

I am going to use this method because I installed a beige HOT style with glass for 7k just a few years ago, and I am already so tired of this dull color. I want the bright white look, and I have 4 shower heads and a very large walk-in area. I have never tired of white and wish I had installed the subway tiles like my other shower. Even if it only lasts 5 years, I would be thrilled. At 71 on SS I just dont have another 7k or much more by now to retile my walls. I am excited about starting this project. Thank you for giving us tips and advice on the best way to paint this.❤