How to Paint a Tile Backsplash in a Kitchen or Bathroom

• First, clean the area around the kitchen backsplash. Remove all the kitchen utensils and materials from the surrounding area.
• Wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.
• Take a small bucket of water and add trisodium phosphate (TSP) to it according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. 
• Use a sponge to scrub the wall of the backsplash with the mixture until the grease is removed.
• Empty the trisodium phosphate and water mixture from the bucket after cleaning the backsplash and rinse away any residue. Now add fresh water to the same bucket and use a clean sponge to remove the cleaner from the backsplash surface.
• If there are any damaged tiles, repair them as needed before moving forward. Make sure to use repair products that can be painted over.
• Lightly sanding the tile with a 220-grit sandpaper can help the primer and paint set better. Be sure to wipe away the dust afterwards.

• Put some deglosser on a clean cloth and rub it on the tile backsplash. This will give the backsplash a smooth texture for painting.
• Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on any deglossing product, including safety recommendations.
• Let the tile backsplash dry completely before continuing with the next step.

• Before you put on the primer coat, apply painters tape on any surfaces and corners that you don’t want to get paint on.
• Pour some primer into the paint tray and use a paint brush to apply the first coat of primer on the edges of the tile backsplash.
• Use a paint roller to apply primer to the rest of the tile backsplash. Roll it in the same direction to keep the coat even on the tile. 
• Allow the primer to dry according to the manufacturer’s recommendations before applying the paint.

• Wash the paint tray and roller after using the primer and allow them to dry completely. When you’re ready to resume painting, pour tile paint into the tray.
• Use a paint brush to apply paint to the edges and corners first and use a paint roller for the remaining areas, just as with the primer coat. Roll the paint roller in the same direction to evenly color the tile backsplash.
• Remove the painters tape once the paint is dry.

• In a bucket, pour some water and add the tile cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer. Use a grout brush to clean away the dirt on the bathroom tile backsplash. Allow the tile cleaner to dry.
• Spray mold killer on the tile backsplash and wipe away with a sponge. Allow to dry completely.
• If there are any damaged tiles, repair them as needed before moving forward. Make sure to use repair products that can be painted over.
• Lightly sanding the tile with a 220-grit sandpaper can help the primer and paint set better. Be sure to wipe away the dust afterwards.

• Before you put on a primer coat, put painters tape on the surfaces and corners that you don’t want to get paint on.
• Pour some primer into the paint tray and use a paint brush to cover the edges of the tile backsplash.
• Use the paint roller to apply primer to the rest of the tile backsplash. Roll the primer in the same direction to keep the coat even.
• Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions before you start applying the paint.

• Wash and dry the paint tray after using the primer. When you’re ready to apply the tile paint, pour it into the tray.
• Use a paint brush to apply paint to the edges and corners of the backsplash.
• Use a paint roller to apply paint to the rest of the backsplash. Roll the paint roller in the same direction to evenly coat the backsplash.
• Allow the paint to dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

After you’ve painted the bathroom tile backsplash, apply a layer of gloss to protect the paint and extend its life.

• Pour some gloss into the paint tray and use a paint brush to apply a coat of gloss over the paint.
• Remove the painters tape once the gloss has dried according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.