Can I Paint Porous Tile

Porous materials, such as wood and drywall, take well to paint. Their pores aid in grabbing the finish and helping it stick. But tile has a couple factors working against it when it comes to painting.

How do you paint porous ceramic tile?

You can use a towel or dry mop to clean up some of the water to shorten drying time. Apply an alcohol- or shellac-based primer to the unglazed tile with a paint brush or paint roller. Wait for the primer to dry completely. Look at the unglazed tile once the primer is dry.

Can you paint porous bathroom tile?

Due to the porous texture of stone, latex paint tends to work best on stone tiles. Latex is also more durable and less likely to fade when used on stone bathroom tiles. The latex paint should be formulated for use on interior masonry or stucco.