Do yellow bathroom tiles have to go? Or can we make them work?
Julia D
3 years ago
We just bought a house and are doing so many renovations, the main/master/most important bathroom has really taken a back seat. The curtains, etc are from the prior owner Can I make this vintage yellow tile work? Any tips or tricks for making it look cool instead of just...old/dirty? I don’t have an eye for these things so please be honest if the yellow needs to go!!
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Beachlover
3 years agoIf you really can’t stand the yellow and want to spruce up your bathroom without breaking the budget, you can paint the tile. It won’t last as long as replacing the tile, but if your busy with other renovations, it can be a temporary improvement. If you were to paint the tile, I would recommend using a good primer and oil based paint instead of water based paint. If you aren’t interested in painting at the moment, you can try updating the fixtures. This will improve your bathroom, and even if you end up eventually ripping out the tile, you can keep them in your bathroom. To be honest, I’m not a fan of the yellow tile and I think that some subway tile or something that would modernize your space would look nice, but it is up to you. There are multiple options. I have attached some examples of tile similar to yours that people have worked with in their spaces.
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Comments (5)I understand flash photography and how it accentuates everything you don't want it to, not to mention the color shift, so, having said that AND having a "noticer" on steroids, I'd do one of two things. Leave it alone. You'll stop seeing it after awhile and I'm almost certain no one else sees it. Or, keep trying with the paint. I looked and looked at the picture, knowing something bothered you about the sink but didn't read what it was till after I tried to find it. If I even saw it I'm sure I thought it was a reflection from the flash :) Monica...See Moredo we tile our bathroom ceiling or only the walls?
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