In the category of unique solutions – this recent project had me faux-painting board to look just like the surrounding tile.
The contractor who called me in had a tough challenge. To make the required updates and repairs meant ripping out the existing tile – but when he ordered the replacement tile it did not match! The client liked the existing tile and did not want to switch out the tile in the rest of the bathroom – so the contractor had to figure out how to make his repaired area blend in – which is when he called me!
I was able to paint and seal the board he installed to look exactly like the surrounding/existing tile – and the client was thrilled!
I only took one “before” photo before I painted the first coat. The other “before” photos show my first coat of paint (the color of the grout) and my tape for the grout lines before I painted the tile colors.
Enjoy!
Jason
Before #1 (raw surface and the beginning of the base-painting
After #1
Before #2 (showing beginnings of establishing the grout lines)
After #2
Before #3 (showing the other end of the tub surround)
After #3
After #3a