Painted Tile Backsplash

Steps:

1. Measure the intended backsplash area, and purchase enough plain ceramic tiles to cover this space.
2. Place the tiles on a flat surface, and clean them with a mixture of vinegar and water.
3. To determine a design, consult tole-painting books or take a look at a variety of wall covering and upholstery patterns. Draw the selected design(s) onto tracing paper, arrange the tiles, and center each pattern on a tile.
4. Use graphite paper (instead of carbon paper, which leaves a waxy residue) to transfer the design onto the tile. If the design was drawn on the tracing paper with a pencil, use a pen to transfer it to the tile so that the areas that have been transferred are obvious.
5. After transferring the pattern(s), number the tiles on the back to indicate which tiles goes where.
6. To decorate the tiles, use oven-bake paints that contain a sealer. Pat the paint onto the tiles in a thick coat instead of brushing it on, and fill in any missed areas. Don't be too concerned with drawing the outlines since this may be accomplished after baking. Although bubbles should disappear as the tiles are baked, they may also be popped with a sharp point before baking.
7. Let the paint dry for 24 hours, then bake the tiles according to the instructions on the package.
8. Finally, use a technical pen or permanent marker to outline or delineate areas of the design.

Resources
Liquitex Glossies
acrylic enamels
Liquitex
Website: www.liquitex.com

paint - Porcelaine 150
Pebeo Porcelaine paint is a thermo-hardening, nontoxic, water-based paint that has been designed to produce the look of glazed enamels. It comes in 46 blendable colors. Porcelaine 150 comes in bottles, tubes and felt tip markers, which can be mixed together. Porcelaine 150 can be applied to all heat-stable bases that are able to withstand a temperature of 150-degrees C (300-degrees F), such as porcelain, china, glazed earthenware, terracotta, metal, enameled sheet steel, copper and glass.

Pebeo of America
Website: www.pebeo.com

DecoArt Ultra Gloss acrylic enamels
DecoArt Inc.
Website: www.decoart.com
Also in this Episode

Decorating With Style : Episode DWS-157
•	Painted Tile Backsplash
•	Glass Shelves
•	'Antique' Cupboard
•	Tip of the Day