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How to fix cracked and chipped porcelain tiles?

rmohlala
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How to fix cracked and chipped porcelain tiles?

Hi all,

We have porcelain tiles throughout the house and now they have lots of small chips and hairline cracks. Any recommendations how to fix them? The tiles are offwhite with a bit of gray. Thanks in advance 

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: cracked and chipped porcelain tiles

Hi @rmohlala,

 

The idea would be to apply only enough of the product to fill the depression without leaving the filler proud of the surface. This can be done with a plastic scraper. Ideally, you do not want the filler above the tile surface as that will require sanding, which would be difficult given you could mark the tiles. If you need to sand the product back to be flush with the tile, I suggest you tape up around the filler to offer some protection to the tile.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Mitchell

 

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Re: cracked and chipped porcelain tiles

Perfect. Thank you

Re: cracked and chipped porcelain tiles

If i was to use too much of the product recommended, how can i remove it? 

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: cracked and chipped porcelain tiles

Hi @rmohlala,

 

You would need to sand it.

 

As @MitchellMc mentioned, you should tape around the patch with painter's tape to protect the tiles, then gently sand it using 120 Grit Painted Surface Sandpaper.

 

Let me know how you go and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Jacob

 

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