Painting your kitchen or bathroom tiles can be a cost-effective way to transform your space while saving you thousands. The best tile paints can rejuvenate existing tiles in your kitchen and bathroom by bringing them up to date with the style that you desire.
Below are the top 5 rated tile paints which are available in the UK including renowned brands including Ronseal, Dulux and Johnstone’s.
The reviews are based on hands-on use by experienced applicators.
1. Ronseal One Coat Tile Paint
Ronseal One Coat Tile Paint offers tile transformation on both kitchen and bathroom tiles which can be both coated and bare. This tile paint is specifically designed to be touch dry in 2 hours and once dry provides a waterproof finish.
Ronseal One Coat Tile Paint has many fantastic features including:
- Can be used on bare or previously painted tiles
- No primer required
- Waterproof and mould resistant
- One coat unless covering a bright colour or heavily patterned tile
- Low odour
This tile paint is very easy to apply and does not leave brush marks. Once the paint has dried, it is very easy to clean and maintain.
Pros of Ronseal One Coat Tile Paint:
- The paint is suitable to use both in the kitchen and bathroom while providing medium protection and a soft-sheer satin finish.
- Great consistency makes it easier to apply.
- This paint dries in just 2 hours and allows for a second coat (if needed) after 4 hours which helps finish the project even faster.
Cons of Ronseal One Coat Tile Paint:
- The name of the paint can be misleading as a second coat can sometimes be required.
- This paint is quite runny and therefore can drip onto surfaces which can be hard to remove once set.
Ronseal One Coat Tile Paint comes in 11 different colours and is available in a satin and gloss finish:
- Black
- Brilliant White
- Granite Grey
- Magnolia
- Red Rose
- White Lace
- Mocha
- Ivory
- Sandstone
- Cobalt Grey
- Lime Stone
We applied Brilliant White onto previously painted bathroom tiles and after just 1 coat, our bathroom tiles transformed from looking outdated to newly fitted tiles.
This tile paint is our number one choice in transforming and breathing new life into your kitchen and bathroom without the cost and upheaval of removing and re-applying tiles.
2. Dulux Tile Paint
Dulux Tile Paint is 10 times tougher and 10 times more shower resistant than our conventional water-based satin paints and it is self-undercoating and quick drying.
This fantastic brand has a range of brilliant features including:
- Waterproof and mould resistant
- Can be used on bare or previously painted tiles
- Low odour
This tile paint is very easy to apply and does not leave brush marks. Once the paint has dried, it is very easy to clean and maintain.
Pros of Dulux Tile Paint:
- This water-based paint is 10 times tougher and more resistant to weather than other tile paints.
- You do not require a primer because this tile paint has a built-in undercoat and is quick drying.
Cons of Dulux Tile Paint:
- Multiple coats may be required for bolder colours.
- This paint may not cover as big of a space as others so multiple tins may be required.
Dulux Tile Paint comes in 4 different colours with a gloss finish:
- Iced Ivory
- Jade White
- Distant Shores
- Brilliant White
We highly recommend Dulux Tile Paint as one of our top choices in updating your kitchen and bathroom.
3. Johnstone’s Revive Tile Paint
It’s easy to transform the look of your Kitchen or Bathroom with Johnstones Tile Paint. Refresh tired and outdated ceramic tiles with this easy application formula, effortlessly transforming a whole bathroom, or simply adding a pop of colour to your kitchen splashbacks.
The main features of this tile paint include:
- Touch dry in 2 hours
- No undercoat required
- Durable paint suited for kitchen and bathroom environments.
- Low odour
This paint can be applied by either a brush or roller and covers a room extremely well making it ideal for transforming a large space.
Pros of Johnstone’s Revive Tile Paint:
- This paint provides a low-odour solution that allows you to paint tiles that cover an entire room or area.
- Johnstone’s Revive is easy to apply and does not require a primer. It has a quick dry time of 2 hours and is weather resistant.
Cons of Johnstone’s Revive Tile Paint:
- Coverage can be a problem with this paint as a lot doesn’t always go a long way.
- This paint can drip is not applied and soaked in fast enough which may create a messy workspace.
Johnstone’s Revive Tile Paint comes in 3 different colours:
- Pale Grey
- White
- Antique Cream
This paint is ideal for instantaneously giving a brand new look to kitchen and bathroom tiles purely by changing the colour of tiles.
4. Rust-Oleum Universal Paint
Rust-Oleum Universal Paint presents itself as a self-priming universal paint and is an ideal paint to revamp your space. The technical qualities of Rust-Oleum Universal Paint are fantastic, as well as outstanding colour quality. This paint is ideal to use directly on ceramic tiles, plastic, wood, masonry, laminates and both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
The main features of this paint include:
- Paint and primer in one
- Can be applied directly to wood, metal, plastic, ceramic and even rust
- For non-ferrous and galvanised metal, prime first with Universal Special Metals Primer
- Durable formula for interior and exterior use
For the best results, we recommend using a brush to apply the paint onto your chosen surface.
Pros of Rust-Oleum Universal Paint:
- This paint is a multi-surface product so it can be applied to multiple surfaces like wood, metal and plastic.
- The paint is a combination of paint and primer which can save you money on primer that you don’t need and cuts back preparation time.
- Rust-Oleum Universal Paint has a touch dry time of 2 hours, a handling dry time of 8 hours and a re-coat time of 16 hours.
Cons of Rust-Oleum Tile Paint:
- This tile paint may come away or chip over time so you may have to keep up-to-date with coverage and re-doing.
Rust-Oleum Universal Paint comes in 15 colours:
- Canary Yellow (Gloss)
- Cardinal Red (Gloss)
- Real Almond (Gloss)
- Gloss Black
- Cobalt Blue (Gloss)
- Emerald Green (Gloss)
- Espresso (Gloss)
- Heirloom White (Gloss)
- Slate Grey (Gloss)
- Sunset Orange (Gloss)
- Gloss White
- Matt Black
- Matt White
- Satin Black
- Satin White
This paint is extremely ideal due to its huge range of colours and finishes which can transform any kitchen or bathroom in just one coat.
5. Wilko Tile Paint
Wilko One Coat Tile Paint has been specially developed to dive a tough high gloss finish to interior ceramic glazed wall tiles. The tile paint does not require a primer and can achieve full coverage with one coat.
The main features of this paint Include:
- Moisture Resistant
- Covers in 1 coat
- For glazed, ceramic tiles
Pros of Wilko Tile Paint include:
- There are many different versions of paint including mixes of brick & tile and one coat tile paint.
- This paint is extremely weather-resistant while also giving a decorative finish to most surfaces.
Cons of this tile paint include:
- More than one coat may be required for heavily patterned or bold coloured tiles.
- The lighter coloured tile paints may change colour over time, requiring a top-up of paint.
Wilko Tile Paint comes in different colours and styles including:
- Wilko Brick & Tile Red Matt Exterior Paint
- One Coat Flintstone Tile Gloss Paint
- Intense Black Tile Gloss Paint
- One Coat Pale Grey Tile Gloss Paint
- One Coat White Tile Gloss Paint
- Step & Tile Intense Black Gloss Paint
- Step & Tile Red Gloss Paint
This tile paint is recommended for long-lasting finishes and in areas where weather resistance is required.
