I hated the red tiles in my new house so transformed with an £8 B&M purchase
She moved to her dream house with her sons.
But Lucy still has some work to do to bring the property up to her standards, starting with getting rid of the “terrible red tiles” in the kitchen.
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She explained in a video on her TikTok page that she used cream-colored tile paint from B&M for the project.
“They were like this before,” she said, showing the red tiles.
“They’re not bad, the color red is nice, but just not for my kitchen. It’s not the atmosphere I’m going for.”
As an added bonus, you don’t have to use a primer before applying the paint.
You’ll need to give the surface a good cleaning, though, with Lucy revealing that she also gently sanded it to ensure it takes the paint well.
“I don’t have a method for doing this. I literally hit it with a brush in between where all the grout is and then just go over it with a roller,” she said.
“I think this tub of paint only cost me £8 from B&M, but I’m trying to renovate my house on a budget.
“I live here alone with my boys and I just want to make it as homely and cozy as possible!”
When she started painting, Lucy admitted she hadn’t realized how well the paint would immediately cover the red.
“I thought the first layer would be really see-through,” she said.
“But it’s not, it’s covered them really well.
“So this is the first layer and I love it.
“What I love about this tile paint is that it shines, it still looks like real tile.”
And people in the comments section were quick to share their thoughts, with one writing: “I hate tile paint but stick with me – this looks great!
“100% improvement and as you say it looks like tiles. You’ve converted me!”
“That’s amazing! I normally hate tile paint because you can tell it’s paint, but that looks so good,” another added.
10 DIY hacks for less than £1 each
These easy and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative and save money at the same time
Homemade air freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your house smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Planters:
Clean and paint empty tins to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to make a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY lip scrub:
Combine sugar and a little honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalized Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to make unique bookmarks. Make a hole at the top and add a ribbon for the finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers or candle holders.
Simple cable organizer:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic spice jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them on a metal plate or refrigerator so you can easily access the spices.
Handmade coasters:
Cut squares from old pinboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to make your own coasters.
Natural all-purpose cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
“Absolutely the right choice! Looks so much better,” said a third.
“I love the tiles, but I definitely agree with you about the red one, it looks so much nicer after the first coat,” someone else said.
“It’s unreal how that one coat covered so well!” another commented.
“Ow wow, I’m shocked at how good this looks!!” someone else commented.
“I’m definitely going to do mine!”
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