What's the correct way to paint these tiles?

[u587162]

H
Could someone please advise the correct way for me to paint these tiles both above the porch and between the middle of the upper and lower bay windows? Also can the flashing be painted and a few of the darkened red bricks?



Thanks.

 

[Diyisfun]

I painted my concrete tiles in a previous house, I think it was paint for concrete.
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Exterior-Brick+Tile-Paint-Matt-Red-750ml/p/214295

I painted the flashing black, the paint on the flashing would peal after 2 to 3 years, so I was always repainting that.
http://www.propertydecorating.co.uk/blog/?p=248

 

[Bosswhite]

The tiles are weathered, I would avoid painting them

You could try Matt Concrete paint or Masonary paint but beware the tiles will stand out forever !

The flashing can be painted using a bituminous paint, this is more flexible and will not peel like standard gloss.

 

[u587162]

I was going to use this http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Exterior-Brick+Tile-Paint-Matt-Red-2-5L/p/214296 tile red matt paint.

I'm not planning to replace the weathered tiles.

What about clearing the tiles first, I heard someone say steel wool brush or something? How many coats of tile paint after that?

 

[Diyisfun]

I just brushed mine down. Read the instructions on the can, that could be the correct way, regardless of what others say, just a thought.

 

[ey143]

How many coats of paint did you put on yours?

 

[Diyisfun]

I painted concrete tiles (1930) & modern tiles don't know what they are made from.
Whilst they were the same colour they did look different but not as bad as before they were painted.

 

[dana22]

I've had similar problems before when i was doing my own redecorating and renovation. I've browsed some articles and have one https://www.electrodry.com.au/budget-reno-our-top-tips-for-tile-and-more/ that was a great help and gave pointers on recolouring the tiles.