How can we fix the cloudy areas on our painted tiles that were caused by using a roller instead of a brush?
Asked by Oona Ylitalo 
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 22, 2024
Do you know how we can fix the cloudy spots on these painted tiles? I used a brush in the bathroom and it turned out fine, but when my husband used a roller in other areas, it came out cloudy. We thought it would dry clear, but clearly not! 😅 Just trying to stay calm over here!
Oh my goodness, I work with tiles and I had no idea you could actually paint them. I hope it holds up 🤔
Yeah it definitely works when primed correctly
Oh, that’s interesting! My friend, , mentioned that some of his friends have painted tile and it’s lasted for years. I’m just hoping it lasts at least a year and a half 😅
It’s nice to hear from an anonymous participant, thank you for sharing
This is pretty interesting. Whenever I hear about people painting tile, I usually associate it with cheap landlord fixes. Surprisingly, it doesn’t look as bad as I imagined painted tile would. Maybe I’ve been out of the loop for too long. Anyway, getting back on track, do you know what size, nap, and type of roller was used?
And what about the paint? Thinking maybe black
I’m not entirely sold on the roller. My husband was the one who picked it up.
Yes, we went with black paint.
If there was another choice within my budget, I would have chosen it.
Honestly, it looks great in the bathroom! It’s just those few spots where it’s a bit thicker. Can’t stand it 😂
I’m wondering if the roller might have been a factor in that. Usually, a sponge roller works well for flat surfaces, but it can be a bit tricky at times. If there’s too much paint on the roller, it can clump up and drip. If there’s too little, it may start to remove the paint. Using a snapped roller could help prevent that problem, but you probably don’t want a textured finish on the tile.
It seems like the mark was made by a sponge roller that was too dry in the photo. You should be able to fix it with a quick touch up using the roller on just the affected tiles.
Hey ! I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m worried that adding another clear coat will just make it look more milky. I’m thinking maybe I could try sanding or buffing those spots first, and then do a touch-up with the clear coat.
I’ve heard from an anonymous participant that when applying a clear coat (like painting or staining), it’s usually a good idea to lightly sand each layer. This can give it a shinier and smoother finish. And remember, leave the last coat untouched.
Maybe try buffing it out to see if that fixes the issue
Hey , really appreciate your help!
Just let me know where to reach you
I’m interested in trying out this tile painting for a video on my channel
It seems like the paint wasn’t applied evenly, and there are some thin spots. When you’re rolling paint on a smooth surface, it’s best to use a very fine nap roller. A mohair roller is ideal for finishes like varnishes and urethanes, so I think it would work well for tile too. And remember, never stop the roller in the middle of a tile. Always roll to the end of the tile, feather as you lift, and make sure to cover the whole tile and lift at the edges to avoid leaving marks. Some people prefer foam rollers, but I’m old school and believe mohair gives the best, smoothest finish. You might want to use a shield at the edge of each tile so you can roll off the end onto the shield without lifting the roller until you’ve cleared the edges. I hope that all makes sense. Good luck!
Thank you, , for the tips. I’ll definitely keep them in mind!