I moved into my dream home but it had AWFUL red tiles – I transformed them in a night with an £8 bargain B&M buy
SHE’S moved into her dream home with her sons.
But Lucy has some work to do to get the property up to her standards, starting with getting rid of the “awful red tiles” in the kitchen.
She explained in a video on her TikTok page that she used a cream tile paint from B&M for the project.
“These were them before,” she said, showing the red tiles.
“They’re not bad, the colour red is nice but just not for my kitchen, it’s not the vibe that I’m going for.”
As an added bonus, you don’t need to use any primer before slapping on the paint.
However, you must give the surface a good clean, with Lucy revealing she also gently sanded it to ensure it took the paint properly.
“I’ve got no method to doing this, I’m literally just slapping it on with a brush in between where all the grout is and then just going over with a roller,” she said.
“I think, I only think this tub of paint cost me £8 from B&M but I’m trying to do my house up on a budget.
“It’s just me and my boys that live here and I just want to make it as homely and cosy as possible!”
As she started painting, Lucy admitted she hadn’t realised how well the paint would cover the red straight away.
“I thought that the first coat was going to be like really see through,” she said.
“But it’s not, it’s covered them really well.
“So this is the first coat and I think it’s amazing.
“What I love about this tile paint is it’s shiny, it still looks like real tiles.”
And people in the comments section were quick to weigh in, with one writing: “I hate tile paint but stay with me – this looks amazing!
“100% improvement and as you say looks like tiles. You’ve converted me!”
“That’s amazing! I usually hate tile paint because you can tell it’s paint but that looks soo good ,” another added.
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
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 home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans 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 create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
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 to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom 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.
“Definitely the right choice! Looks so much better,” a third commented.
“Love the tiles but deffo agree with you on the red, it looks so much nicer after the first coat,” someone else said.
“That’s unreal how that one coat covered so well!” another noted.
“Ow wow I’m shocked how good this looks!!” someone else commented.
“I’m definitely gonna do mine!”