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can and how to paint over tile...?

i would like to paint over the old yellow tile on our bathroom walls, and of course in the shower. is that possible, and how can i do that?

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There are companies that make removable sticke em' stuff. For example, I'm renting and hate the trim..I was thinking about peeling on a patter I like, and removing it when I leave.
With all due respect to you and any others; CAN I is often part of a question asked here. The simple answer is YES! Will you be satisfied? Rarely. Tile is essentially glass; not at all designed to be painted; or have paint strictly adhere to it. You'll get answers that state a specific primer; or some suggestion to ROUGH UP the tile surface. I've been on the planet a long time; and have installed multiple thousands of sq. ft. of tile; and applied thousands of gallons of paint; but NEVER together. I'll just say; IF I was asked to do so; I'd refuse a job no matter how much the customer was willing to pay. It isn't something I'd want my name on when the paint starts peeling; or a fingernail happens to scratch it; or attempts to remove soap scum; create a large area of SKIN to come off with the scrubbing action. Steven Wolf
no,use a scraper and remove it,replace with corian

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