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Can you paint external tiles?

Kismah
Just Starting Out

Can you paint external tiles?

Hello, I know this question has already been asked, but can you paint over external tiles?  I know in previous posts the answer has been no because they are non porous.  When I googled Dulux paving paint it said “Suitable substrates include: Concrete (including primed, coloured, sealed patterned and stencilled concrete), pavers, natural and engineered stone, sandstone, brick, terracotta tiles (glazed or unglazed), glazed tiles, bluestone and non-porous natural and engineered stone.” Does that not mean it can be used on external tiles?  Thank you

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Painting external tiles

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Kismah. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about painting glazed tiles.
 

The Dulux concrete and paving range is relatively new and other discussions on the community could have been from before it's introduction. I've confirmed that glazed ceramic tiles can be painted with it, provided the Dulux 2L Concrete And Paving Sealed Surface Cleaner is used to etch the surface first.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.


Mitchell
 

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Re: Painting external tiles

Thanks Mitchell

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