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Is there an easy way of changing tiles In the Kitchen.

I've now decided I don't like the colour of my Kitchen tiles and want to replace them but can't face completely removing them and starting again.

Thanks In advance.
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The only easy way I know of is to hire someone to do it for you while you take a trip to the Riviera
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LarsMac;1438913 wrote: The only easy way I know of is to hire someone to do it for you while you take a trip to the Riviera


:wah:
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There is a ceramic special paint for tile.

I've seen tile painted and if applied correctly turned out very nice.

I could not notice the tile had been painted.

Now - this may depend on the type - size of tile etc. but a major hardware store would be aware of the product.

just a option as a color change.

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oscar;1438908 wrote: Is there an easy way of changing tiles In the Kitchen.

I've now decided I don't like the colour of my Kitchen tiles and want to replace them but can't face completely removing them and starting again.

Thanks In advance.


Live with it :wah:

Don't think there is an easy way, other than painting them as suggested.
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Patsy Warnick;1438924 wrote: Oscar

There is a ceramic special paint for tile.

I've seen tile painted and if applied correctly turned out very nice.

I could not notice the tile had been painted.

Now - this may depend on the type - size of tile etc. but a major hardware store would be aware of the product.

just a option as a color change.

Patsy


Thanks Patsy... That's a great Idea and I'll check the hardware store and ask.
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Betty Boop;1438930 wrote: Live with it :wah:

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No.
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Lino ?
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Bruv;1438936 wrote: Lino ? No, wall tiles...

Lino ?????????? Over my dead body !!!
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If you like the tin or copper look

you could cover the existing tile with sheets of tin or copper.

Hammered Copper would be beautiful.

pricey maybe?

Good luck

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Patsy Warnick;1438941 wrote: If you like the tin or copper look

you could cover the existing tile with sheets of tin or copper.

Hammered Copper would be beautiful.

pricey maybe?

Good luck

Patsy


It would but my change of colour In the Kitchen will be red and black. Thanks
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I also have my kitchen in red.

instead of changing my tile - I had all my appliances painted red

I love it

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oscar;1438939 wrote: No, wall tiles...

Lino ?????????? Over my dead body !!!


OK OK......did you try Google ?

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I should be searching for fence panels......................
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Aloha Patsy!
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Bruv;1438946 wrote: OK OK......did you try Google ?

Dulux

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I should be searching for fence panels...................... That's the answer !!!! Thank you.... that's that sorted then.

It's quite a large area of tiling and I was dreading starting from scratch..
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Patsy Warnick;1438941 wrote:

Hammered Copper would be beautiful.

pricey maybe?

Good luck

Patsy If my budget runs to It, I am hoping for a new Copper Cooker Hood...
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Patsy Warnick;1438941 wrote:

Hammered Copper would be beautiful.

pricey maybe?

Good luck

Patsy
I am hoping that If my budget runs to It, I can get a new copper Cooker Hood. I think It'll look quite groovy with the red and black.
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I love the copper hood - they're beautiful.

A lot to decide on.



Aloha Anne

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An alternative to painting them is to tile over them - or if they're on an outside wall without a cavity (like wot mine were) batten over them, plasterboard the battens and have a fresh wall to do with as you will.
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Bryn Mawr;1439049 wrote: An alternative to painting them is to tile over them - or if they're on an outside wall without a cavity (like wot mine were) batten over them, plasterboard the battens and have a fresh wall to do with as you will.


Inside Kitchen wall Bryn. I'm going to try the tile paint first but Thanks
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