Painting The Floor Of A Shower

But a very happy afterthought.

Painting the floor of a shower.

While new bathroom tiles and shower stalls come in an array of options by painting you get to choose exactly what you want. I rolled on 1 coat of paint then let it dry overnight. Fortunately you can refresh the look of your shower enclosure with paint. I followed up with 2 more coats of paint the next day.

Sand glossy painted surfaces to give it some teeth for the new paint. Fill the paint sprayer with prepared paint and apply the paint to the shower base in even strokes. Using epoxy paint designed for fiberglass shower pans mix according to manufacturer instructions. All purpose cleaner is usually adequate.

A concrete shower floor should be sealed and free of moisture before it is painted. A shower enclosure can start looking faded and old after a few years whether from harsh cleaning chemicals or just from regular use. Drains can be built in so that thorough cleaning is easy. If the paint appears too thick it can be slightly thinned by adding no more than 10 percent of isopropyl alcohol.

Once mixed the paint will remain workable for about 6 hours under normal conditions. Evidence of moisture such as water beads or damp surfaces will make it difficult to paint the floor. Thats 4 coats 1 primer and 3 paint. Apply a complete coat of paint to the tub shower surfaces using good quality fine bristle varnish brush or good quality 1 4 inch nap roller.

Scrub shower surfaces free of mildew and soap scum before you paint. Your tile may take less or more. It turned out so unique. A concrete floor is a very economical and useful way to finish a shower room or bathroom.

Follow up by rolling on a coat of paint on all the desired shower tiles. This article offers a few tips for you to get the best results from your work. How to paint shower tile. This issue needs to be addressed prior to any prep work or painting takes place.

The most popular options for tile materials such as porcelain ceramic quarry tile and natural stones like limestone granite slate marble and travertine are available in solid colors or patterns but still may not be exactly what you have in mind. Two people taking daily showers is a lot. I was so focused on the floor and walls that the shower was kind of an afterthought.