My 1st Job Painting red quarry tiles grey - prime or no prime!??

[Foggy58]

Hi there,

We have red quarry tiles in our indoor entrance hall and my wife would like to paint them grey to complement a renovation we are doing.

We have chosen Rustoleum washable matt floor tile paint but my question is should we be applying a primer first? (It says that priming is not necessary on the tin but I’m not convinced!!)

I’ve heard that it’s wise to use oil or latex based primers but I really am not too sure!!

Please can you advise what is best and what product to use!?

Many thanks

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

Interesting project you got over there. I would use a primer if I were you.

 

[Foggy58]

Interesting project you got over there. I would use a primer if I were you.

Hey!! Thanks 🙂

Any recommendations!?? Latex / oil / water based??

 

[Kastar UK]

Hi there,

We have red quarry tiles in our indoor entrance hall and my wife would like to paint them grey to complement a renovation we are doing.

We have chosen Rustoleum washable matt floor tile paint but my question is should we be applying a primer first? (It says that priming is not necessary on the tin but I’m not convinced!!)

I’ve heard that it’s wise to use oil or latex based primers but I really am not too sure!!

Please can you advise what is best and what product to use!?

Many thanks

Follow manufacturers instruction

 

[Foggy58]

Hi Kastar,

Thanks for that but as mentioned I think that it will need a primer coat as the dark red quarry tiles will darken the light grey.
Also many people suggest a primer so I’m trying to get opinions on what would work best.

Thank you