How Do You Refinish A Tile Countertop?
Countertop refinishing sounds like a major project. Most homeowners think that getting new countertops will involve a very expensive and messy process of ripping out the old ones and buying brand new counters. Luckily, there is another option. Epoxy paint sticks really well to tile and is tough enough to withstand the abuse that a counter is subject to. A little paint can give your tile counters a brand new look over the weekend, although you should not use the counters for several weeks until they are fully cured. Clean your tile counters thoroughly with equal parts of ammonia and water. Remove all grime and residue from the counters. Any substances remaining on the surface of the tile will interfere with the primer’s ability to bond and will degrade your finished product. Rinse the counters with clean water and dry thoroughly. Sand the tile lightly using medium-grit sandpaper. The purpose of this task is to add texture to the tile so that the primer can sink in and grab on to the sli
