Painted Tile Floor UPDATE! Was It Worth It? Did It Last?

Tile floor paint! As requested, here is my UPDATE on how my tile floor paint has held up! Answering all your questions and showing you the floor after 2.5 years of use.
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[@MakerGray]

What's your opinion? Is this a product you would use to easily update your floor? Find my original tutorial video here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4q8oKiLnqiBps0

[@b_uppy]

Like the color over the previous tile color. Good to know there is an alternative to retiling. Would give the dog a raised water dish. If water spills, it is more likely to dry on its own...

[@MakerGray]

@@b_uppy Thank you! you're so right about the raised dish

[@JessieLee_]

I love the black and wish we could do this, but our kitchen has the ugliest laminate flooring 😫 Thanks for sharing your floor I think it's a great idea. Have you looked into a diatomaceous earth floor mat for dogs!? I'm sure someone has mentioned them, but they look like stone and they absorb water or liquid. Its actually really cool, I want a diatomaceous earth bathmat. Definitely look into this yourself as I've never used one, and ofc do your research and see what others say. ❤

[@JessieLee_]

@@b_uppygreat idea ❤

[@MakerGray]

@@JessieLee_ I've just learned of them! Definitely going to check them out. Thank you! Also, I believe this paint works over laminate also. Check the product link in the video description :)

[@SometimesMyself]

Gosh, it’s so pretty, I wouldn’t even bother with the hardwood.

[@b_uppy]

Same here. That looks perfectly acceptable.

[@chrisclare565]

With the movement in the original tiles, painting them black makes perfect sense because now it looks like they're original slate tiles.... but without the cost ❤

[@1ML-c4o]

I usually don’t like paint tiles because they look flat and fake, but in this case she was right , texture is the key😊

[@CoffeeCrazy]

A boot tray is perfect for catching water. And most of the time it can be found in black. Perfect for the dog bowls and your plants.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@marieanne2680]

that's what I used for my dog as well. Both his water and food bowl were on the tray and it keeps the floor clean and dry and the tray is a breeze to clean in the sink. Saved me a lot of hard scrubbing.

[@julielindholme9584]

My dogs last mouthful Niagara Falls to the floor as he is walking away! 😂

[@ozarkmountainhomegrown]

I also use a black tray for our dog's water bowl. I line it with a black hand towel for absorption.

[@hazelsnickles]

I was a decorative painter and years ago we painted many tile floors and they held up great with the proper paint and sealers.

[@MakerGray]

That's good to know!

[@amandamorgan4400]

I’m so glad this has held up for you. The black looks amazing! What a transformation! Awesome job 🎉

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@IO-kx9oj]

If your floor tiles are in a good condition you don't need to remove them before re-tiling or installing a laminate. The only problem is to deal with the level difference if you don't do this throughout, and you need to undercut your doors. We have tiled over most of our floors, and we got a spec from the tiling supplier on how to prepare the old tiles to ensure adhesion.

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

We bought a formal colonial house where the previous owner had used vinyl for the front hall!!! I didn’t have money at that time to replace it. I got on my hands and knees and using 3 colors of outdoor paint and porch latex paint, taping off squares to make faux marble tiles. It looked so good, my son’s girlfriend got down on the floor to look under the baseboard heating to see if it was really painted. It held up beautifully and looked gorgeous. We eventually installed porcelain tile, but didn’t need to as it held up so well.

[@Work1963]

This looks so good! I would never tear up the floor now. It looks amazing.

[@vaderladyl]

yes, very sustainable. No need to rip off good tile.

[@judybesse4058]

I love the black color....

[@MakerGray]

Thank you! us too :)

[@MrTravisarnold]

Can I pet that dawg?

[@katherinec7698]

A friend’s Great Dane splashed/drooled water everywhere! She switched to a half filled Lowe’s bucket and it practically solved the problem. Obviously your pup is smaller but a half filled deeper bowl might help. Beautiful floor!

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Wow! That’s really surprising especially regarding the pups. That still looks really great. I think you nailed with the importance of prep!

[@MakerGray]

I was surprised too! Thank you for watching :)

[@surewhatever8843]

I love a dark floor! Thank you for the update.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you for watching!

[@t.b.1596]

I really really like your black floor. It looks classy! I wouldn't bother with the hardwood floor because it seems everyone has them where black is unique and goes with everything. I am thinking of putting in black tile with heat under tile in my basement and when I saw your video I was really impressed with the black! Great video by the way...very professional!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much!!

[@gardenjoy5223]

In the basement? Do you have enough daylight coming in there? We once had very dark tiles and it sucked the light right out of the house. Although the looks are fine, that made the whole house look a bit drab. And we had plenty of windows.

[@t.b.1596]

@@gardenjoy5223 Hey thanks for your comment. My basement has really big windows and I have recessed lights thoughout. Maybe I could rethink this...never thought about it effecting the light. Thank you for your comment!

[@gardenjoy5223]

@@t.b.1596 You're welcome. Perhaps you do have enough light coming in :) But now you'll search that out.

[@justatitle]

It really does look great. I like the black. So you painted it, and then top coated it? If it held up, why bother changing it? It looks like a brand new floor.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you! The tiles themselves are actually in pretty bad shape. So they'll need to be changed eventually. But we've really loved this look for the interim! Wouldn't be sad it if had to stay.

[@Thatsmessedupman]

​@@MakerGraybad shape? How so? I didn't notice any cracked or chipped ones. That's the situation I have now. When I first put down the floor 24 years ago I would say once it got cold and the renovation work on the floor underneath dried up there was a drop and cracked all my Center tiles. But the crack didn't show right away. By the time it did. They stopped selling that particular color lot and I never could just put in the tiles that didn't perfectly match in color. Now I wish I had because this would have allowed me to make everything uniform. Home Depot carried the tile brand and color for at least 15 years but now it seems like they don't carry that anymore. So since I would want to pull the tiles that are cracked before painting, I'm thinking the texture on the tile might not match and be more noticeable painted if someone really looked. So if I had put the ones that were noticeable next to each other but the right texture, by the time it was painted, it would have all blended together. Together. I don't think using this on the floors is going to fix some chips and the center row crack so I'm a bit bummed about that. By the way, is it black or is it a dark slate Gray as it appears in the video?

[@twigsnposies]

I had oak wood flooring and couldn’t keep dog water area dry enough until I found at Gardener’s Supply Water hog door mats and use in the dog water area! I have zero water issues now! Nothing gets through them!

[@MakerGray]

I'll look into those! Thanks so much!

[@CassieDavis613]

@@MakerGray It's what I used. Two thumbs up.

[@MakerGray]

@@CassieDavis613 This might be my solution. Thanks!!

[@--Zenwebgoddess--]

We use a boot tray with a lip for our dog’s water bowl. Dump it out daily and dry the bottom if needed.

[@MakerGray]

I think not checking under our rubber mat daily is where we went wrong. Your method would have saved us!

[@Musicmusic-777]

I've had white floors and now black floors. White shows dirt more 💯 it's not even close.

[@mariamorales428]

I have a huge wolf/ shepherd dog and she would soak the area where she had her bowl and track water all over the place. Nothing I did helped until I started putting her water bowl in the shower. It has worked wonders! No more water being tracked all over the house 😅

[@MakerGray]

😂 I relate to this so much. Thats a great idea!! Thanks!

[@ushealer]

I have wood flooring throughout my house, including where my dog's water bowl resides. I use a mat designed for dish drying as it absorbs the water but dries very quickly.

[@MakerGray]

That's a great tip. Thanks!

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

This video just popped up in my feed today and.I am glad it did. We have this tile in our current kitchen, which I am not too worried about. However, we are hoping to move in 2 years when my husband retires and unfortunately, the area we want to move to is very expensive and we are not going to be able to afford anything but a fixer upper. In our preliminary house hunting, many of the homes in our price range have not had the floors redone and are sporting this sort of tile everywhere. This would be a great option as I like the way your floor looks painted. The fact that it has held makes it even better. I now know there is a solution to the ugly tile floors should we end up purchasing a house with them.

[@MakerGray]

So glad to hear this! Fixer uppers can be super fun :) Thank you for watching!

[@jmo2104]

Wow it looks fantastic!

[@LaLadybug2011]

I think it's beautiful! Your rugs just pop❤ I also think it looks like leather tiles (yes, that's a real thing and incredibly expensive!) I am definitely going to do this in my laundry room. Thanks so much for doing an update-I have wondered how it held up. I think it's because you are so thorough with your prep-no matter the project. Did you mention what cleaning products you use-if so, I missed it. I know you mop and steam clean but what do you put in your mop water?

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it! We use Branch Basics for all of our cleaning, including mop water and steam cleaning. Non toxic and works great!

[@LaLadybug2011]

@@MakerGray wonderful! Thanks for responding!

[@pamela5568]

Another person said they wish they had know about this for a house they used to own. Same goes for me. That house was big and the same big beige tiles were everywhere except the bedrooms. Putting the dog water bowl in the shower would likely be my first choice, but if there is a doggie door the back patio would work too. Thank you for a very thorough review!

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

* * * Can still use your rubber mat, just buy or build a, 1 or 2 in, platform for it to sit on. It wil keep airflow underneath helping to keep it dry. plus it will be easy peazy to move out of the way to mop under. those charcoal mats for bathrooms might be a game changer option too! I would absolutely Never have been brave enough to paint my floor. I just never ever would think that is would hold up and be full of scratches... I stand corrected! Thanks for sharing the update..EDITED: I MEANT DIAMATEAUS EARTH BATH MAT.. .. OOPS LOL

[@MakerGray]

Thank you for the ideas and for watching! Especially love the platform idea for airflow!

[@colleenscottcarmello5103]

@@MakerGray Edited my comment.. I meant Diamateous Earth bath mat. The one where the water seemingly disappears

[@theresabu3000]

I second that you need a mat surrounding the bowl that let's water evaporate easily. The towel is great for absorbing water - but not that great at getting rid of it. For that you need air flow - so a mat with a lot of air pockets that also absorbs water should be ideal. Of course that depends on how often it gets used... - maybe a water bowl outside might be an alternative?

[@timward3116]

i think it looks so nice that you shouldn't replace it. My only reservations would be about potential impact on resale value. But it looks GORGEOUS!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@veronica7322]

Brilliant video, thanks for sharing. Love the colour & if I were you, I wouldn’t think of this as a temporary fix, although appreciate that’s how it started off. I personally wouldn’t change the flooring now - looks fantastic!

[@user-qo3jh9mn1t]

Thank you. I watched the first video and wondered how it was going. I have tile I would like to paint but it will have contact with water, so . . . this probably won't be my fix. Maybe the other Rustoleum paint. You really covered all the possibilities. I love the color. I have wood floors I'd trade in a heartbeat for your tile. They scratch, they dent, have to be constantly dusted, they stain. Give me tile any day.

[@ps603]

I like it..Thanks for the info.

[@mariyakoleva188]

Under the dog bowls and flowers pots use stone bath mat

[@MakerGray]

I've seen people put plants under and around the bowls. Its a great idea!

[@julrox4044]

That's brilliant! Thanks for the tip, I'm going to buy one right away.

[@callen8908]

I also have dated tile, and had some replaced, but it was messy and all that tile went into a landfill. I now plan the paint the remaining tile. Thanks for the update!

[@capitalhillproductions9790]

If I wanted to use something to help me with the water issue, I think I would try a ceramic coating, the kind you apply to your car. It's hydrophobic and puts a protective layer between the paint and the water. Of course I would do a test patch first. And ceramic coating does come in matte, semi gloss, and glossy.

[@jimbanville]

Floor looks good, but another option would have been to just paint the grout. That black grout really looked dated. I painted my grout with actual grout paint from Home Depot. I chose a color that matched the color of the tile to give the floor a more uniform/monochrome color. You’d be amazed how just changing the grout color changes the look of tile floors/walls.

[@margaretd3710]

Suggestion for how to keep the dog’s water area dry: teach him to drink through a straw! 🥤🧋🧃😂😂

[@MakerGray]

Doggie straws!! haha

[@Breezy54759w]

Great job. Excellent results. Why waste money 💰 when you can save it for other projects? Instead of a rubber mat for your dogs that can breed grime and mold - Quick Tip: Opt for a Diatomaceous Stone Mat that absorbs water super fast and is quick drying. You can find them all over online. Great for bathrooms, kitchens, and even the special use case as your 🐕 . Hope thus helps.

[@MakerGray]

I appreciate the tip!! Definitely going to look into the diatomaceous stone mat

[@lorithrower2467]

It is so classy and beautiful, well done. I didn't see the original video but don't need to, I'm sold. I wouldn't be bothered with hardwood personally, been there, it scratches, streaks, shows everything…water drops, slippery when wet etc. Your floor looks like slate. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MakerGray]

Thanks so much!

[@aj-hy6lm]

Man I wish we’d done that to our house that had tile over the entire first floor. It doesn’t look like everyone else’s remodel. Congrats!

[@GloryBea64]

Thank you so much for this video! I had no idea this was even an option but this changes everything!

[@annamay3707]

maybe you can fill in the problem areas where water gathers, with paint in same color but for showers

[@kate4121]

I wish I’d seen this before I replaced my ugly tile floor.

[@InternetManBaby]

Thank you! I have that same tan-like tile in my kitchen and I'll be doing this same thing. Thanks for giving me the push I needed!

[@MakerGray]

Yay!!

[@CherryBlawesome]

I love the colour! I think it’s timeless and very chic. You can literally paint your walls any colour you want because black goes with everything. Gosh, this makes me want to paint my bathroom shower a light grey…with the appropriate paint you mentioned of course.😊

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@vivian9803]

That looks so good, I would keep the floor!

[@Vieweratlarge]

Boot tray, boot tray, boot tray! Put those big felt feet on bottom and it is slightly lifted off floor. I have big springer spaniels and one likes to fully face plunge when he drinks. Since we have hard wood floors, this has saved us! Good video BTW!

[@MakerGray]

Thanks for the tips! And thank you!

[@sheilagilleland4312]

I think this floor is beautiful!

[@sheilagilleland4312]

Gosh I’d keep that floor for a long time.

[@pamelapeoples975]

Looks good...Im impress.

[@reforzar]

Our 70 pound pup is so dainty when she drinks water it’s foreign to me. I love not having a mess around the bowl though. 😂

[@MakerGray]

So jealous!! hahaha

[@susan_halla]

I’m really shocked about the chairs not damaging the finish. We put down “luxury” vinyl tiles from a major manufacturer (THE major manufacturer) and where our chair rub on the floor, the entire wear layer and graphic have worn off and left large patches of white. I have a very similar tile to yours in our lower level - I may have to consider this painting thing!

[@MakerGray]

I kind of shocked too! Honestly I think it comes down to the type of furniture you have. Our dining chairs have rubber on the bottom and aren't too harsh. But we've really gotten lenient about moving any furniture around and so far it's been fine! I'm surprised and sorry to hear of your LVP performance! Thats a stinger for sure.

[@vaderladyl]

rubber feet under the legs' ends usually solves that

[@kathieswan3830]

Is there a wood floor version of this paint, or does it only work on tile?

[@MakerGray]

No I believe this same one works on wood also! And concrete, linoleum/vinyl and more

[@kathieswan3830]

Thank you for your reply!​@@MakerGray

[@tigergreg8]

The black is nice because it looks like slate.

[@sr9253]

You could stencil the floor to add some decorative appeal.

[@MakerGray]

Definitely an option!

[@gardenjoy5223]

No way. You always regret that, once the trend is over. At least keep the paint and sealer to go over those right away again.

[@lindawilson4625]

You did such a nice job. Prep is SO important when doing so many things :-) Thanks for sharing.

[@MakerGray]

It really is. Thank you!

[@b.walker5955]

BRAVO! Truly impressed! Really wish I had seen your project before I sold the house.🤦‍♀ Had the same tile, but white/beige peachy tones. You elevated the entire space! While I focused on only the grout, I so wished I had the courage to have done what you did! I chose the method of "dying" the grout lines. Previous homeowner used white grout and didn't seal it (should be jailed!) so it absorbed everything from cleaning fluid color and soil. Used a product that required a cleaning first of the grout, then A toothbrush action to apply the dye/paint. It held up very well. Encourage all to look into that if it is only your grout that is an issue. Water Bowl: Did your rubber mat have lipped edges, like an all season auto floor mat? Wonder if that stone bat mat that absorbs instantly would work? Wonder where the moisture goes? WISDOM beyond floors: NEVER trust a DIY floor painter who doesn't😘 🐶🐕LOVE a dog. ~ I saw that quote on a wall plaque recently. Noticed the precious halo, God bless your heart. Friend, while it doesn't get better, it does get different. And...then something happens, becomes sweeter in realizing how blessed you were being SO Loved. Comfort and PEACE 2U.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!! Yes, our rubber mat had lipped edges. She would still drag the water out beyond the mat haha. And I love the quote :) All dogs are welcome friends here!

[@hoptoi]

That floor is beautiful!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@mianaomipost9885]

I love this floor and thanks for the update and thorough review!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you for watching!

[@rebeccastokes4956]

I love the black

[@JenD02]

Neater feeder dog bowls...no water on the floor anymore.

[@MakerGray]

I'm gonna look into that!

[@chrisgreek4285]

I absolutely love the look of the black tiles! They look like they would be SUPER expensive and add a unique element to your home. I understand the allure of hardwood, but I would be tempted to consider leaving it as is. I think it adds a beautifully grounded look to your rooms❣️❣️

[@MakerGray]

Thank you so much!

[@ShadowDancer6990]

I love the black floor. If you guys were going to keep it instead of going with hardwood floors, then I suggest a clear epoxy coat over it. It would help prevent your standing water issue.

[@ShonjiPowerOf2]

You think a 55 pound dog is big 😂😂 i use boot trays for dog bowls. Love the honest review, I was thinking of doing this in my entry but based on what you noticed about water I think I will have to keep my dirty looking tiles 😅 I have two Great Danes so my idea of big dog is ruined 😂

[@MakerGray]

Yep you definitely win big dog haha. I love great danes!

[@susanhilderbrand3375]

I have a couple tiled areas this might work well for & appreciate your insights after living with it for awhile! I’m definitely in the “love the black” category!. Your home looks lovely & your dog is a cutie!! Thanks for sharing this.

[@MakerGray]

Thank you Susan!

[@gardenjoy5223]

Taste. It all comes down to taste. I do like the original color, just not with that wall color. But that said, what you did looks truly good too. It's just, that I already once had a house with very dark tiles on the floor and it sucked the light out of the house, even though it had big windows. So for that reason alone, I simply don't want dark tiles, although I don't mind for a bathroom. Still, this looks like a fine job! Instead of a towel, I'd go for a small dark washable rug under the dog's bowl.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

I have a 1950s bathroom with canary yellow wall tiles and linden green tiles on the floor. It was fashionable at the time, but one of those colors has got to go now. There will be water on the floor, so perhaps Rustoleum shower paint would be my salvation.

[@veessayin2878]

Looks amazing to me. I might have gone with a dark gray but black still works.

[@makesmefeellikeatalltree8250]

you might look for large cafeteria trays or something similar to put the dog water on. They have a lip on them. I bought a couple for my houseplants.

[@angelacooper4043]

I like it

[@ConstructionMoment]

Let me ask you something: the brick color is light, why do I paint it dark? I hope to get an answer, thank you.

[@jk3253]

Beautiful floors. But I beg you to not play music in the background!

[@pearl2penny]

Use dish rack mat to catch and absorb water drips from bowl - it’s plush top and can be laundered easily

[@ellismedavoy7314]

I'm really surprised how well a painted tile floor looks.

[@LeisaStroud-df4yj]

I love a painted floor, painted wood floors looks fantastic too! 👍🏽

[@Yazz2014]

I would place your mat on top of a dunnage rack, then if water splashes a bit it will have enough airflow to dry the floor. That towel directly on the floor is not a good idea.

[@ShadowDancer6990]

Yay! I see my comment @0:07!!🎉

[@MakerGray]

😄

[@feelthepeace]

Great video - thank you for your review and sharing your own experiences in such informative detail. Interior designer here, your color choice of black for these textural tiles looks like a good decision functionally; as you stated, does not show stains or dirt where light colors can. As well as aesthetically- from what I can observe in the video; large, expansive area where black could lend itself to a 'closed in feeling' in a small area. The light wood tones of the several furniture pieces, which complement and tie in with the natural stone fireplace, pop in contrast to the black background. Think of the black velour where jewelers showcase gold jewelry and colorful gemstones. I first got my education and degree almost 30 years ago and it is truly mind boggling as to the properties, abilities and functionality of paint today! Some of these properties were available back then but only in industrial/commercial applications/products - and incredibly expensive with that. Temporary solutions as you've gone with here in your design are fabulous options in the interim until what we would choose can be implemented. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. 🕊 🫶 💪 🪷

[@MakerGray]

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing!

[@vaderladyl]

I would like to know how it holds up 10 years down the line. I tend to do DIY's to last at least a decade.

[@WeThePeople.]

Looks great! For water concerns, garage floor paint would also work.

[@bmac6645]

The painted tile looks modern and sleek. I'd be hard pressed to replace it anytime soon.

[@sheebathefunnyrescuedog692]

Dark tiles are the worst, shows every speck of dust. I have high gloss tiles, never again.

[@CraftCraver1]

I would still use the rubber dog mat and put a fabric scatter rug underneath.

[@mhfarmgirl1969]

A bamboo mat would be good. It let's the water dry faster. Also a diatomaceous earth mat is great too

[@melodyhart1331]

We use a melamine tray with a towel under the water bowl to keep the floor dry.

[@CillaMF]

Maybe just put the bowl in a tray..or put a tray under the towel

[@dorothyfromoz6360]

What a pain in the ass. But it’s nice to know there is a solution.

[@SuzyGarcia324]

I LOVE the black floor! Great job!

[@MakerGray]

Thank you!

[@tallgirlhappyme]

*Easy fix for dog bowl spashing:* Buy a dish pan (Target) and put the dog bowl inside that. Voila! No more water on the floor. We've been doing this for years. Works great.

[@MakerGray]

Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@nemmie007]

OMGoodness!!! I so wish I'd seen this before I started my house search ruling out thousands of great homes because of ugly tile!!! Thank You!!!

[@vociferon-heraldofthewinte7763]

Rubber boot tray under the dog’s water bowl.

[@cajsheen2594]

I have the same tiles and I've wanted black tiles for a long while now but it will be a big job. Does anybody know if this is available in the UK? Thanks! ❤ XXX

[@rainbowsuspendrs]

Your floor looks amazing. Just like slate! Very unique and I would leave it as is 😊 just my 2¢

[@Sandra_Jo]

Put dog water bowl outside or in the garage.

[@roslyndrake6702]

Will this work with adhesive tile floors?

[@darylfortney8081]

Use one of those diatomaceous earth bathroom mats. They are great at absorbing and drying water quickly.

[@sonyaroman4667]

14" stainless steel mixing bowl. you can put a smaller bowl inside if needed. from restaurant supply store you can find deeper bowls if the normal depth doesn't fix the problem.

[@MakerGray]

Good tip!

[@shammet7637]

I buy dollar tree door mats for under the dog water bowl. Absorbent and cheap enough that I just keep a backup and throw the dirty, soggy one away.

[@Trenchant468]

Thx for the info. Maybe try a large baking pan over the towel for the dog bowls? You can put a Dycem mat in it and under it to stop sliding.

[@TheCatchcare]

cool product! How does it do on outdoor patios?

[@earthbirder9469]

There is a new splash proof dog bowl out that has a floating cap piece - take a look... just search No Drip Dog Bowl :)

[@MakerGray]

Interesting I'll look it up thanks!

[@medicgrrl123]

For my cats' water bowls and fountains I got large crate trays. It's saved our hardwood floors.

[@billw5189]

Pretty dang shocked that using the chairs (with the weight of a seated adult), haven’t scratched the top coat anyway. That said, I know paint technology has come a long way. All about the prep!!

[@MakerGray]

I'm honestly surprised also. I imagine a chair that has super scratchy legs would find a way to scratch it. But thankfully ours are a little more forgiving. Thanks!