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.

Painting the floor of a shower.

It turned out so unique. If there s one spot i m worried about not holding up it s this shower floor. A concrete floor is a very economical and useful way to finish a shower room or bathroom. Thats 4 coats 1 primer and 3 paint.

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. All purpose cleaner is usually adequate. Since it is a solid surface there is no worry about water getting under tiles or leaking. Fill the paint sprayer with prepared paint and apply the paint to the shower base in even strokes.

Sand glossy painted surfaces to give it some teeth for the new paint. Drains can be built in so that thorough cleaning is easy. Follow up by rolling on a coat of paint on all the desired shower tiles. Your tile may take less or more.

I rolled on 1 coat of paint then let it dry overnight. Using epoxy paint designed for fiberglass shower pans mix according to manufacturer instructions. I was so focused on the floor and walls that the shower was kind of an afterthought. Once mixed the paint will remain workable for about 6 hours under normal conditions.

How to paint shower tile. Scrub shower surfaces free of mildew and soap scum before you paint. Two people taking daily showers is a lot. I followed up with 2 more coats of paint the next day.

Fortunately you can refresh the look of your shower enclosure with paint. But a very happy afterthought. 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. Let the paint dry about 2 hours and repeat.

Evidence of moisture such as water beads or damp surfaces will make it difficult to paint the floor. If the paint appears too thick it can be slightly thinned by adding no more than 10 percent of isopropyl alcohol. A concrete shower floor should be sealed and free of moisture before it is painted.