Steps:
- Remove any switch and outlet cover plates and any loose objects from the kitchen.
- Cover everything with plastic drop cloths and painter’s tape.
- Scrape any caulking on the tile.
- Clean the tile with a tub and tile spray and a scouring pad. Use extra care behind the stove to remove all grease.
- Spread a Calcium Rust cleaner on the tile surface with an abrasive pad to etch the surface and ensure good adhesion.
- Continue etching the surface with a 400 grit sandpaper.
- Wipe down the tile with a clean, wet rag.
- Before mixing the paint, open the windows and use fans for good ventilation.
- Wearing latex gloves, mix the A and B parts separately in their own containers, then mix them together and stir for 2 minutes.
- Paint the grout lines first with a 1 ½” angled brush, then follow close behind with a 4” foam roller.
- After the first coat has dried for an hour, apply the second coat. Be careful to keep the brush within the grout lines and roll single tiles at a time on the second coat.
- Caulk between the counter and the backsplash after an hour. Replace the outlet covers after 24 hours.
Resources:
The paint used to the paint the tile backsplash is Specialty Bath and Tile 2-Part Refinishing Kit, manufactured by Rust-Oleum.
All materials for this project can be found at a home center.