Overview

Ronseal Water Based Tile Paint has lots of great benefits over a solvent based paint. The water base gives it a faster drying time; it's touch dry in 1 hour vs the solvent drying time of 4 hours. If you do need to paint over, you can do so in 4 hours as opposed to 24 hours. It is low odour, low VOC, easy to apply, quick and easy to clean up and it won't yellow, like a solvent based paint can do over time.

• Touch dry in 1 hour

• Paint over in 4 hours in necessary

• Water resistant

• Mould resistant

• No primer necessary

• Low odour

• Low VOC

• Easy to apply and clean up

Preparation

Make sure the room temperature is above 10°C and keep a window open so that it's well ventilated. Cover anything you don’t want to get paint over. Clean grout with Ronseal's Grout Cleaner and fix any damaged grout before you start painting the tiles. Clean all tiles thoroughly to remove all dust, dirt and grease and wipe with a damp cloth.

Application

Give the paint a thoroughly good stir. Then paint it on with a synthetic brush, going up and down (not side to side) on each tile. It’ll be touch dry in just 1 hour, but it's important not to get the tiles wet or humid for the next 24 hours.

One coat is usually all you ever need but if you’re painting over a bold colour you may need a second coat. If you do need a second coat, leave the first coat to dry for 4 hours, then give it a light sand with 240grit sandpaper and wipe with a damp cloth. Once the surface is dry apply the second coat.

Aftercare & Storage

Take off as much paint from your brush or roller as possible, then wash in warm soapy water. Don't empty any leftover paint into drains or watercourses. Check with your local authority as they may have ways to get rid of unused paint. Protect from frost.

Do not use abrasive cleaners as these can damage the paint. Clean with soapy water. Don’t get the tiles wet or subject them to high humidity for at least 24 hours after painting.