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that tile, you'll regret it  Your Home Improvements  Posted:
November 28, 2008 9:58 p.m. Updated: November 29, 2008 4:55 a.m.
Hello Robert, I've got a question for you. The tile in my
bathroom is really ugly. It was here when we moved in and it was
something that I wanted to change but have lived with it for a
couple of years now. A neighbor suggested I could paint the
tiles and I was wondering if there is a particular kind of paint
you would recommend. Beth B.  Hello Beth, No. Tile paint is
available, but it's the worst idea on the market.  You can't
clean it with anything abrasive or it will scratch off and look
worse than it was before. You paint over the grout and the tile
and no matter what you do, ultimately it will look terrible. I
strongly urge against it.  Wait until you've got the money, then
do it once and do it right. Rip out all of the old tile. Do a
complete tear out and start from scratch. Don't try to salvage
the green board or wond