Resin is treated like plastic when it is being painted because of its slick, non-pourous surface. Use Krylon Paints for plastic because they are the only type of paint formulated for these types of surfaces.
It really depends on how thick the resin is as to whether it will support the weight of the tiles. Test it by putting your body weight on the center of the table and see whether it bows.
If you do put tiles on it, you will need a heavy duty adhesive that will stick to non-pourous surfaces to glue down the tiles. Something like Locktite, Plumber's Goop or E6000 will work. You have to let all of them completely cure before you start grouting. Therein is where you may run into some problems because most grout is not formulated to adhere to slick surfaces. You may get it to initially stick, but could have cracking and performance issues like chunks of grout falling out in the long run.Can I paint outdoor resin furniture?
You can but it wont be long lasting due to the flexibility of the material resin expands and contracts with temperature changes.
you may have to sand it to `key` the paint.hope this helps.
Sounds a good idea. Paint as if it were wood. Rub it down to a good key surfaces. Use an Acrylic Undercoat/Primer as it is quick drying from Travis Perkins. Two coats of this then a Gloss top coat. Rub it down lightly and paint a second coat.. The tiles should stick on OK and the table if a good one should stand up to the weight.
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