TUTORIAL 17:
PAINTING OVER WALL TILES
Determining your product requirement:
- Measure the surface area you wish to
- Determine which products are needed for the surface you wish to paint and the finish you wish to achieve.
- Check the Theoretical Spread Rates (TSR) on each of the specified products and see how many coats of each are recommended, then calculate what quantities of each product you will require, remembering to make adjustments for the porosity for each surface. TSRs are based on products applied to smooth, sealed (E.g. an unsealed scratch plaster surface will absorb more paint than a sealed smooth one, so allow for a lower spread rate on porous surfaces).
- Check out the specifications on all the top coat choices (referring to the relevant data sheets) and decide which is right for
PAINTING OVER WALL TILES
TILES OTHER THAN SHOWER TILES
Surface Preparation
- Wash tiles down with soap and Allow to dry.
- Wipe grouting and tiles down with undiluted household bleach (to kill algae). Allow to dry. Remove dead algae by dry-brushing if necessary.
- Finally wipe tiles down with lacquer thinners to ensure thorough cleaning of
Application Method
- Apply 1 coat Paintcor GlazeTilePrimer to clean dry tiles. Allow to dry. Apply by brush or roller to an even
Take care not to apply the product to thick. Cover the surface to which it is being applied evenly.
- Apply 1 or 2 top coats of EnviroCoat, Elegance (Matt or Silk) , EnduraCoat in desired
- Allow this system at least 24 hours to dry before subjecting to excessive humid or wet
Note: Do not attempt to spread GTP too far as this will give a poor streaky finish
Relevant Product Information
| Glazed Tile Primer (GTP) | |
| Theoretical Spread Rate | 10m² per litre |
| No. of Coats required | 1 Coat on clean dry tiles |
| Application Method | Brush, Roller or Spray |
| Drying Time | @ 25°C – 60 minutes |
| EnduraCoat | |
| Theoretical Spread Rate | 10m² per litre |
| No. of Coats required | 1 Coat |
| Application Method | Brush, Roller or Spray |
| Drying Time | @ 25°C – 3 hours to Touch Dry
@ 25°C – 6 hours Overcoating |
| EnviroCoat | |
| Theoretical Spread Rate | 10m² per litre |
| No. of Coats required | 2 Coats |
| Application Method | Brush, Roller or Spray |
| Drying Time | @ 25°C – 60 minutes |
| Elegance (Matt or Silk) | |
| Theoretical Spread Rate | 10m² per litre |
| No. of Coats required | 2 Coats minimum |
| Application Method | Brush, Roller or Spray |
| Drying Time | @ 25°C – 60 minutes |
