If I do it again, I will use a foam roller for a smoother final product.When it comes to bathroom wall tile ideas, picture a classic shape. TIP: I used a regular nap roller, so my final product had a slightly textured finish. But I found that after a few minutes the paint began to thicken up and the coverage was great! I worked my way from left to right, working top to bottom on on side, then moved to the center area, then finished on the right hand wall and then painted the tub last. I did not wait and the paint was VERY runny and didn’t give good coverage initially. Once you stir the product, let it set for about 3 minutes. This is where I learned another tip I can pass on to you. I opened both cans, poured the small can of epoxy into the larger can of color and stirred well. It is a two part paint… the paint color and the epoxy, which makes it durable and perfect for use in a wet area. I followed the instructions on the back of the can for mixing. I taped off the edges of the shower, floor, side walls and also around any faucets, etc that I did not want to get paint on. I lightly sanded the surface to smooth out the rough grainy texture left from the spray and then cleaned again with my TSP substitute. So before I used the roll on kit, I didn’t have as much prep work. During that time, we did not use the shower area. I had to wait one week for the kit to arrive. I found the coverage with the spray version to be very splotchy. So rather than get more spray with possibly little improvement in coverage, I ordered the roll on kit. So after five cans and a very smelly bathroom, the coverage was still very splotchy and left a slightly rough surface. Another problem I found while using the spray, I found it was hard to see what you had covered and what needed mort because of the overspray … think a cloud of spray paint that lingers a longer than normal. The spray also runs and leaves drips if you get a little heavy handed in any one spot. Check out how I taped and tarped off my bathroom in preparation for the spray. The spray version also requires more prep work… the overspray goes EVERYWHERE … I mean EVERYWHERE… and leaves behind a film on everything in its path. So you need to properly ventilate the space you will working in… use the exhaust fan, open windows and you will definitely need to use a respirator mask. It’s like spray paint on crack kind of smell. BOTH the spray version and roll on version smell. Now, I need to stop and tell you a few things about this Tub & Tile Paint. Surely, I felt like 5 cans total would have covered my shower walls and tub. So I bought 2 cans of the tub and tile spray paint. It dries quick, and gives that “instant gratification” of a new look quick. So spray paint is always my first choice. Now, I am the type that likes a quick and easy fix, but of course want it to be long lasting. Then you will need to tape off all the areas you don’t want the paint to get on- including faucets, drains, and water spouts. I set aside one day for prep and painted the next day. Follow ALL the instructions on how to prep your area you plan to paint. With any project, I always tell y’all that the most important thing is the prep work. brush to cut in as needed (don’t spend a lot on one… you will have to throw it away when your done).6 inch foam roller, get at least 2-3 extra replacement rollers (you will need to use a new one with each coat).Tub & Tile Paint kit, roll on version (I would get 2-3 kits). So while I was starting my bathroom refresh, I knew that giving the tub and tile a fresh look was on the list. Now, while my tile wasn’t bad (I’ve seen and had worse in prior homes) it wasn’t the bright, fresh look I wanted for my bathroom. First, I always like to share the BEFORE.
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