How to Update Old Tiles?

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Imagine more than 15 ideas on how to do it? Here they are, described in detail depending on your budget; level of complexity or desire to do it yourself or hire a specialist; and the result.

Can't take your eyes off outdated tiles? You see them as old-fashioned. Something needs to be done about them, and in this article we list all options: with work, without it, simple or for experts and specialists. But you will have the opportunity to update outdated tiles both in the kitchen and bathroom — with ideas for DIY and others that won't require effort.

HOW TO UPDATE OUTDATED TILES?

Ceramic 'Velcro' Type

If you're reading Velcro, you'll find it easier than Cristalgrip. The latter is a special material similar to Velcro, with specific grip and adhesion that allows placing new tiles over existing ones. Remember that the wall becomes thicker, and for its application the existing tiles must be in good condition and completely smooth.

With Chalk Paint

It works on everything! But be careful: this type of chalk paint, when it comes to tile coating or decoration, must be a specific Versante line. It is also recommended to apply a primer coat first. This paint has almost no odor (unlike enamels). Available in a very beautiful range of colors, so tiles won't only be white. Or you can decorate them as desired with a neutral base.

With Enamel

Enamel is a type of paint that works excellently in the kitchen and bathroom, rooms with high humidity and water contact. It's a solution for tile renovation and updating without work, because there is no need to remove or scrape off remnants. The process includes thorough cleaning of the base, including grout lines, then applying glaze. These grout lines will always be visible but they can be painted the same color if you don't decide to give them a different finish later, which is different from the tiles. Any enamel adheres perfectly to the surface. There's a very wide variety of shades in matte or glossy finish. The latter provides a glass effect that can be perfect for your new style.

Epoxy Resin on Floors and Enamel Paint on Wall Tiles

Using a technique similar to micro-cement in direct application on floor tiles, epoxy resin is waterproof. The product consists of two components that are mixed and poured onto the surface. Then it is spread evenly and left to dry. For updating tiles without work, there's epoxy paint, which is also applied after certain cleaning. The advantage is that it leaves no brush marks and does not require a primer coat.

Ceramic, Synthetic Materials, and Large Format Natural Stone

This is a high-cost solution with full transformation of the result. You can cover all wall tiles with XXL-sized ceramic, synthetic natural or pressed stone material sheets. With the same idea used for kitchen backsplashes or window sills, you can cover entire walls with large formats.