How to Choose and Apply Epoxy Paint on Tile

What Is Epoxy Paint?

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Epoxy resin is a product made from natural and synthetic fibers. Depending on its appearance — liquid or solid — it serves different purposes. It is used to protect tile on walls and floors, giving the surface shine and slip resistance.

What Type of Epoxy Resin to Choose?

The most common type of epoxy resin is epoxy. Thanks to added pigments, it's available in a wide range of colors. This resin is known for its strength and durability. It is preferred for home floor coating.

Another popular resin is polyurethane, which combines organic molecules. More flexible than epoxy resin, it's perfect for restoring tile in the bathroom or kitchen due to its resistance to temperature fluctuations.

How to Apply Epoxy Resin on Tile?

Pinterest After selecting the resin for surface coating, tiles that will be treated must be thoroughly cleaned. For this, the surface and grout lines between tiles are deeply degreased. If there is old tile, sanding can be done for better adhesion of the first layer of resin. After completing these steps, the surface must be completely rinsed to achieve clean tile.

Epoxy resin is usually supplied as two liquids that must be carefully mixed in the correct proportions. The mixture of resin and hardener should be prepared strictly according to the instructions on the packaging. After preparing the mixture, it needs to be stirred like regular paint before application.

Epoxy resin can be applied to floors or walls using a foam roller. For wall coating, it is sufficient to apply the first layer of resin onto the cleaned surface. Depending on room temperature, a second layer can be applied after 24 hours — to achieve a matte or glossy finish depending on the base resin selected.