How to Stain Ceramic Tile

Intermediate 15 min 12 steps 43461 views Rating: 4.1/5 Published: 2026-02-01

Work out how much stain or paint you will need.. Use masking tape on areas that you want to avoid.. Clean the area thoroughly.

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1

Work out how much stain or paint you will need.

Step 1

Work out how much stain or paint you will need.

2

Use masking tape on areas that you want to avoid.

Step 2

Use masking tape on areas that you want to avoid.

3

Clean the area thoroughly.

Step 3

Clean the area thoroughly.

4

Scrub the tiles lightly with sandpaper.

Step 4

Scrub the tiles lightly with sandpaper.

5

Use primer made for ceramic surfaces.

Step 5

Use primer made for ceramic surfaces.

6

Sand the primed tiles lightly.

Step 6

Sand the primed tiles lightly.

7

Coat your tiles with your chosen stain or paint colour.

Step 7

Coat your tiles with your chosen stain or paint colour.

8

Remove dust and dirt.

Step 8

Remove dust and dirt.

9

Apply polyurethane coat to your tiles.

Step 9

Apply polyurethane coat to your tiles.

10

Clean the grout regularly.

Step 10

Clean the grout regularly.

11

Clean off dirt and dust from the surface.

Step 11

Clean off dirt and dust from the surface.

12

Wash your tiles once a week.

Step 12

Wash your tiles once a week.

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