Rustoleum Tub And Tile Epoxy Paint Review

Are you thinking about painting your bathroom tile or tub? Do you have a bathroom that needs updating? Read on and find out if Rustoleum Tub and Tile Paint is the right product for your next bathroom project.

I wrote a different blog post about our DIY painted bathroom about two years ago. Last year we decided to tackle and paint the shower tile.

Our master’s bathroom has mold issues because we currently don’t have an exhaust fan in the bathroom. Hubby and I decided to finally renovate the entire bathroom this year. We know that painting the tile is not a permanent fix.

We were thinking of renovating the master bathroom in a couple of years.

Check out our renovated bathroom here.

As you are well aware, contractors have been very busy these days. For some contractors, there is a six-month waiting list to get an estimate. That’s crazy, right? I called the guy who did our kitchen remodel and he came and gave us an estimate.

I like to ask 2-3 contractors for estimates but the other contractor did not get back to us. It’s now November and still haven’t heard back from him. I’m hoping to get the renovation project started soon.

I painted our bathroom for over two years now. Read on and find out if it’s the right product for your home project.

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Would I recommend Rustoleum tub and tile epoxy paint?

Yes. Only if you know that this not going to last forever. Painted tile will eventually peel off after a few years. Are you saving money for a future reno? Then this is a perfect temporary solution. It’s an inexpensive way of updating a dated bathroom.

I highly recommend painting the tiles outside the shower. Some people used it on their shower tile or tub with great results. We followed the directions on the box and prepped the tiles before we started painting. We cleaned the tiles, sanded them, and wiped everything off before painting.

After a few weeks, we noticed the paint chipping. We first noticed it on the flooring. As I mentioned in my other post, Rustoleum paint doesn’t work on all types of tiles. Later we realized our flooring is made of stone and not ceramic tile. Which resulted in flaking or peeling paint.

We are not painting pros. This is purely based on our experience.

On the other hand, the tile outside the shower is still in great shape. Although, I noticed some gaps or cracks between the grouts. But I think it can be easily fixed by repainting the grouts.

Our bathroom tile was old and some tiles were cracking. The grout is discolored or yellowing from dirt which made painting the tile a great solution.

Would I recommend Rustoleum for painting tile flooring?

Personally, No. I wouldn’t recommend it in high-traffic areas like floors. I opted to use peel-and-stick tile for flooring. I wrote a post on the best peel-and-stick tiles you can buy from Amazon. Check it out if that is something you are interested in.

Luxury vinyl tile is also a great option for flooring. It’s budget-friendly and it’s an easy DIY project that’s great for people who are not handy like me 🙂

Rustoleum Paint Pros:

• Durable
• Inexpensive

Rustoleum paint is a very durable paint. It’s one of the best paints I’ve ever used. I love how our bathroom turned out even though the shower tiles did not work out as I’d expected.

Rustoleum Paint Cons:

• horrible fumes
• runny (milk consistency)
• doesn’t work on all types of tiles
• chips or cracks

I remember sleeping in our guest room for days because the fumes were so bad. It even gave hubby a headache. A respirator is a must if you use this paint. Make sure that your tile is not made of stone because the paint won’t adhere to it.

I hope this review helps you decide if Rustoleum tub and tile paint is a perfect paint choice for your next DIY bathroom project.

Jennabel

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