Painted Tin Tile Backsplash

Use the tin snips to make any necessary cuts to the tile.

Painted tin tile backsplash. Use a chalk line to make a grid to guide you to an even layout of your tiles. Supplies needed for painting a tile backsplash. I like the look of tin tile but not the shiney finish. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the tiles according to the manufacturer s specifications.

All tin backsplash tile colors patterns. I m wanting to do tin tile as a backsplash behind the range. Using a small roller apply the primer to the entire ceramic tile surface of the backsplash. I want to paint the tin tiles the same color as the rest of my kitchen so it blends it but gives it a little texture.

Apply a good coat of primer using a paint brush for all the grout lines and any decals in the tile. Trisodium phosphate a good quality primer we used sherwin williams general purpose primer general finishes milk paint in the color of your choosing we mixed the snow white color with a little bit of antique white 1 quart will be plenty for most backsplashes. Materials needed for painting tile backsplash porch and patio floor paint stix bonding primer tsp or other degreasing cleaner sponge and bucket latex gloves 80 and 150 grit sandpaper corner cat sander or sanding block tack cloth painter s tape and paper to cover countertops paint brush i used. Depending on the color and texture of existing back splash a second coat of primer might be needed.