How To Paint A Tile Backsplash In Your Kitchen (With Video)

Step 7: Check For Drips

Make sure to brush away any drips lightly. This is probably the trickiest part of a good paint job. If you do end up with a few bumps, you can always sand them before the next coat.

glass tile getting painted white in kitchen remodel

Step 8: Let Primer Dry

Read the instructions on the primer you chose. This primer was dry to the touch within 30 minutes to 1 hour. It really was, so this helped reduce the overall time this project took.

kitchen with painted cabinets and backsplash with paint supplies on contertops.

Don’t let the splotchy priming job worry you. Just make sure you cover the tile surface. You can see how the white color is much more solid once you start using paint.

Step 9: Start Painting

Once the primer is dry, you can repeat the brush painting with your paint. We used Sherwin Williams Urethane Enamel in High Reflective White.

white paint on primed glass backsplash in kitchen.

After the first coat of paint with the brush, the next two used the small foam roller. This allows for more even coverage. Make sure your grout is completely painted to your liking as you work.

hand holding small foam roller painting white on backsplash.

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