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Painting and Decorating Tile  by: Pamela Cole Harris Ceramic tile can be beautiful and elegant. But it can also be bland and uninspired. If you want to add a little color or creativity to your tile, here's how! Remember to clean your tile and let it dry before you begin any project. 1. Seal both tile and surrounding grout with a water-based floor varnish. Ask your home improvement retailer for suggestions about a good water-based floor varnish for your area. 2. Brush paint primer on both tile and grout. Let it dry for at least 12 hours before you begin painting. 3. With an artist's brush, paint your pattern with latex paint. Simple designs are best. You can use stencils or, if you are brave, try painting your own original design directly on the tile. Let the tile dry before sealing. 4. Seal the tiles with two coats of water-based varnish. Let the tile dry between coats. Decorating your old tile can be easy and fun. Now, anyone have a great idea for rescuing an old bathtub? (Without making it a backyard planter, that is!) About The Author Pamela Cole Harris has been a writer for over 35 years (Yikes! Has it been that long? Her fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to decorating has made http://www.homeandgardenmakeover.com one of the most popular décor sites on the net. She brings the same spirit of fun to cooking at http://www.thewellfedtraveler.com and running a home business at http://www.pajamabusinesses.com. This article was posted on October 19, 2004 Read More Articles from the "Home Improvement" Category: Make a Grand Entrance of Your Front Door by Debbie Rodgers The Beauty Of Remodeling by Robert Thatcher Different Kinds of Rugs Available by Ken Piderman Confessions of a Student Painter: The Werner Ladder Incident by Mark Montie Dressing your Room with Window Blinds by Annisha Delaney Building Your Dream Home – Part 3 by Mark J. Donovan Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter by Mark D. Tyrol, P.E. Choosing Your Sofa by Robert Thatcher Create A Natural Looking Stone Wall With Joint Compound And A Stencil by Victoria Larsen Trusted Stone Tile Flooring: A Selected Travertine Tile Checklist by Rob Jones << Back to "Home Improvement" Index

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