20 Painted Tile Floor Ideas to Update Your Space

We did a budget-friendly bathroom makeover and the first thing we tackled was the cheap and boring tile floor.

You can paint a tile floor as a way to save money and still get the look of high-end tile. The secret is to use the right paint and prep before painting. Your painted tile floor will last longer if you do it right the first time.

Continue reading to find out how we took our boring ceramic floors and gave them a custom tile look using a stencil.

There are so many great tips for how to paint tile floor in this article. I love how it turned out! Learn how to use paint to transform a room and hear what floor tile paint works best.

She also demonstrates how to use an oversized stencil for stenciling on tile.

Avoid ripping out perfectly good floor tile, by painting it to get the style and color you want. It's a DIY project that can be done over a weekend for the fraction of the price of buying new tile.

This geometric Moroccan pattern is painted using a stencil in a color to match the vanity in this small bathroom. The single color keeps it from being overwhelming in the small space.

Cement tiles are super trendy right now and the patterns you can get them in are amazing. Of course, they come at a hefty price that could be a budget breaker for your tile project depending on how big the area is you are tiling.

Achieving the look of cement tile is a DIY project you can do with paint and stencils to save $$$. Primer is key to getting your paint to stick and allowing enough curing time is key to making it last.

Read more to find out how this faux cement tile floor has stood up after a year.

The pattern of this faux tile is painted over stained concrete for a really unique old world look. It's almost identical to the one above except the stained concrete gives it a completely different and custom look.

Painting over concrete is easier than painting over tile or linoleum because the concrete already has texture for the paint to adhere to. Finishing up with a good sealant will ensure that this faux floor painting tile idea will last for years to come.

Painting a tile floor is not an easy DIY, I'm not going to lie. Saving money, however, is a big motivator to taking on a tile painting DIY project.

This bathroom floor painting tile idea looks as good as the home reno show bathroom floors that cost hundreds of dollars. The pattern is trendy and custom to this bathroom and can be done in a few days.

Read more to find out how to save even more money by making your own stencil to paint your tile floor.

Linoleum or vinyl floors are a single sheet of flooring that is glued to the subfloor. It's cheap and easy to install, but not at all pretty if you have an older home.

Nowadays you can get it with a lot of different choices of patterns, but in the 90's and early 2000's, it was usually plain with specks in it. Hello, builder-grade ugly flooring.

The good news is, with the right product and prep, you can paint over it for a custom high-end tile look.

Read more to find out how to get rid of that ugly vinyl or linoleum floor using paint.

No one says you have to use a stencil as is to paint your floor. Adding your own custom touch is a way to add your unique stamp to your faux floor tile.

Changing the pattern just a little bit and choosing colors that compliment your decor is the advantage of a painted tile floor idea. You will end up with a custom faux tile that no one else will have.

Read more to find out how to create this layered pattern look for your space.

When you're painting your tile floor, less is more when it comes to the paint. Feathered edges and lighter spots will make your painted tile floor look like the real thing.

Using a stencil isn't hard, but it requires a certain technique to make it look like the real thing. Read more to find out how to make your painted tile floor look real in just 5 steps.

I have never tried this, but I can see how it would be a time saver when painting tile floors. Practicing with your paint sprayer would be necessary to perfect your technique to avoid overspray.

The after of this linoleum floor with faux painted cement tiles is amazing! What a huge difference it makes in this kitchen. When sealing be sure to use polycrylic instead of polyurethane to avoid yellowing of the painted surface.

Don't want to use a stencil? Looking for a classic tile look? This DIY painted tile floor idea is for you!

Checkerboard flooring is timeless and in the case of painting a faux tile floor much easier. There is no stencil required to get this look you simply paint the entire floor one color then go back and add your alternating color to form the checkerboard look.

It's all about the product and prep to get this look, so read more to find out to create a painted tile floor that will last.

Anyone else love the look of cement tile? The patterns are amazing and have a handpainted look to them. They look great with any design style, but the price tag can be a budget buster even for a smaller space like a bathroom.

When painting a tile floor, you have to do it the right way or all your effort will be wasted as the paint peels and scratches. Being thorough and having patience is key for this DIY, but if you do it right, it will last a long time.

Another stencil option is to make your own. The stencil for this office floor was made using contact paper. Time consuming, yes, but very easy on the budget.

Multiple stencils will make painting a tile floor easier when you are covering a larger area. Read more to find out to create this painted tile floor idea in your space.

When you don't want to go through demo and budget is a concern painting your tile floor is a great option!

You can paint any vinyl or linoleum and update it using a stencil. Even if your linoleum has texture and a pattern your new painted tile floor will look amazing!

When painting color tile white, you will have to do more than one coat of white paint for even coverage. You have to check out the before and see the retro tile in this bathroom to really appreciate this updated look!

Using painter's tape makes painting the border easy and touching up any smudges can be done with a small paintbrush. Read more to learn how to get this look for your painted tile floor project.

Not ready to commit to an entire floor of stencil? It's a lot of work, so I don't blame you. You can still update your floor with this simple painted tile floor idea.

Stripes are classic and never go out of style. Even painting them over textured vinyl is a vast improvement over what was here before! Read more to learn how to get nice crisp lines on your painted tile floor project.

This floor painting tile idea is the easiest of the bunch. Painting your tile floor on solid color will still update your space and it makes the perfect background for accessories.

Painting larger areas of tile has it's challenges and you need to be prepared to stay off of it while it cures to avoid scratching or marring the surface.

This pattern and all of its slight variations is really popular and I can understand why. If you're going to take the time to stencil you might as well get what you love.

This pattern is popular for many reasons, but it goes with any design style and you get the look of high-end cement tile without the big price tag when you use this floor painting tile idea.

Doing a stencil painted tile floor in a bathroom can be tricky. Be prepared to put your contortionist skills to the test if you go that route. Or, you could keep it simple and go with one solid color.

A single color is perfect for you if your stenciling skills aren't that great and the solid color won't compete with your bathroom rugs.

Painting vinyl or linoleum can be a bit tricky. You have to make sure that the flooring will take paint and that it will adhere to it.

Sanding to remove the shine and then buffing before applying your paint will give you better odds that your paint will stick and you will get desired look you want.

Test it in a spot that no one will see first, like under the washer or dryer, to make sure it's going to turn out before you invest all that time doing the entire space.