diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
index a43218bca39..64a6ff79e16 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	
 	var/turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/F = A
 	if(!istype(F))
-		user << "<span class='warning'>\The [src] can only be used on station flooring.</span>"
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] can only be used on station flooring.</span>")
 		return
 	
 	F.icon_state = floor_state