Faux Painting Tile

Faux painting tile has become increasingly popular in today's choice of decorating ideas. This method of making your walls look like they have tile on them is especially used in the kitchen for backsplashes.

The possibilities are endless and the look is fantastic.

Your walls can mimic the look of ceramic tiles or stone depending on what you prefer. Patterned or plain this is a look that will be perfect for your walls. The process is not difficult - it may be time consuming - depending on your choice of decorating ideas.

Supplies For Faux Painting Tile

Getting the items together that you will need to create the faux tile look is the first step. For this project you will need the following items:

Painting Supplies - Paint you will use for the base coat, paint for the tile color, low-tack painter's tape - size 1-1/2 inch, painter's tape 1/4 inch, paint sealer, glaze, mini paint roller, paint pan, stippler brush.
Tape Measure
Pencil

The paint used as the base coat is used for both the tile grout and for making the faux tile look. The 1/4 inch tape is used to define each tile and is also the width of the grout. If you want a wider grout line use wider tape.

Let's Begin Creating a Faux Tile Look

Make sure your walls are clean. Wiping them down with a cloth will free up any dust that may have accumulated. Remove electrical outlet covers and anything that should not be painted. Using the 1-1/2 inch painter's tape, cover the areas you do not want painted.

Roll the base coat of paint on your wall and use a second coat if necessary. Allow this to dry thoroughly before continuing. Hopefully, you have decided on the pattern you want to create for your tiles by now. They can just be block tiles or you can turn the tiles sideways and create a diamond pattern for your tile.

The size of the faux tiles you will be adding is another choice you will make. Are they going to be small, regular size or large? Use the tape measure to get the dimensions of the wall you will be 'tiling'. Mark where the tape will go to create your tiles using your pencil. The next part is the time consuming part. Use the 1/4 inch painter's tape to tape the places you have marked with your pencil.

After you have the design of your tile taped off, use the paint color you have chosen for your tiles and paint the wall. In order to add depth to your tiles the next step should be to mix one part of the top coat of paint you are using with three parts glaze. Mix well and using the stippler brush, dab this mixture on the individual tiles.

Allow this paint to dry and then you can remove your painter's tape. Apply the paint sealer to the finished wall to protect your new 'tile'. Now you can put away all your painting tools after cleaning them and enjoy the new look you have created. It will be hard to tell the difference from the real thing.

Faux painting tile is an easy, albeit time consuming, way to liven up your walls and create a whole new look. A great way to cover old walls that are boring and basic is to add the faux tile. The materials are not expensive and it is easier to do than actually tiling the wall.