Painting Glazed Ceramic With Acrylic

While pink tile in the bathroom was all the rage in 1960 decorators of today often opt for a more muted tone.

Painting glazed ceramic with acrylic. You would think that was a good thing to do usually but i ve found adding gesso or any other surface prep to non porous surfaces has caused me problems in the past. With the proper preparation you can give old tile a new look for very little money. Acrylic craft paint in colors of your choice. To paint a ceramic pot you ll need sandpaper primer and paint.

Ceramic glazes preserve your pottery and tile s coloring and also adds a layer of protection from small scratches. If the pot s already glazed use spray paint. Ceramic tile can make or break the look of a room. If you cannot find one of these or you prefer not to use them any oil based paint should work just fine.

Start by sanding the pot to make the surface easier to paint. Water based paint will wear off too easily. Once the primer s dry paint the pot. Buy food and dishwasher safe ceramic paint if the plates will be used for food.

How to paint ceramic tile with acrylics. Decorating store bought ceramics we often get asked about painting on already glazed commercial ceramics such tiles plates and vases. The glazed coating presents a problem though. This is very possible to do and makes a fun project.

As time goes on however you may need to repaint your ceramics to return them to their original luster. In fact several shopping malls near us have done murals where kids painted on glazed tiles then the tiles were fired and mounted. Many companies make paint specifically for glazed ceramic tiles. Apply color to unfinished ceramic bisque with either a ceramic glaze or acrylic paint.

Make sure your ceramic paint is labeled food safe and toxic free if it will be used to serve food. With acrylics things you ll need. Tiles that will be put to practical use such as. I get a lot of questions about how well paint sticks to ceramic tiles and shouldn t i at least gesso the tile before pouring.

Hand painted ceramic tiles add detail and individuality to any decor but they can be quite pricey. Paint cannot stick to smooth glazed coating. These transparent colored markers work on ceramic porcelain metal and glass in the same manner as other felt tip markers. Paint over a glossy store bought pot with acrylic paints to get the look you want.

If your plates will be displayed in a case or hung on a wall as decoration only you can use enamel acrylic paint. If it s unglazed use acrylic paint instead.