I decided to try this Rust-Oleum floor covering kit in the matte finish for this bathroom floor project. It also comes in semi-gloss. It is supposed to be really durable and resistant to scratches, foot traffic, and staining.

Things you’ll need:

Cleaning supplies

Paint tray

Tape

4” Roller with handle

Paint brush

The first step is cleaning the tile. I cleaned the floor as I normally do and then went over it with a degreaser. I used TSP because I had it on hand, but they suggest Krud Cutter. I made sure the tile was dry before getting started on the base coat. I didn’t tape off anything except the shower pan because I plan to paint the vanity and the walls in this bathroom. I used a paint brush to get paint into all the grout joints and then went over it with my roller. Because I used the base coat as is and didn’t tint it, I’ll need 2 coats. They suggest waiting 6 hours between coats. This can is supposed to cover 100 sqft. Since I’m doing 2 coats, my coverage should be roughly 50sqft instead.

I made my own stencil with a clear stencil sheet becasuse I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. Using paint with the stencil I created was not working because paint was smearing and the lines weren’t crisp. So, I used a black expo marker and followed my template on each tile.

After all of the tiles were stenciled, I applied the top coat following the same method I used for the base coat. You may want to apply a second top coat for added protection and durability like I did. Just allow the first top coat to dry to the touch – typically one or two hours – before adding the final coat. The final coat must be applied within 24 hours of the first one.

The final coat should dry for 24 hours before light use and wait 72 hours before placing furniture in the room. This product fully cures in seven days. After that first week, you can resume use as normal, including cleaning.