Repairing scratch in porcelain tile

[sparkydude]

Hi All, just been cleaning the adhesive out from between my newly tiled floor with one of those carbide grit covered grout removers, and yes you guessed
it i slipped and scratched a 2 inch scratch on my new tiles ARGGGGGGHHH.

Is there any way to lesse this scratch? I have not grouted or sealed the tiles yet. Any suggestions appreciated. otherwise its tile up time which i did not really want to do .

Nick

 

[david campbell]

personally i would take the tile up rather than go to the hassle of looking for some product that probably doesn't work! will be a lot quicker in the long run!

 

[brian c]

same as DC,take the tile out and replace.Take your time,drill a hole in each corner and then hit tile gently with hammer,use chisel to remove old adhesive...job done.

 

[White Room]

If the customer see's it you going to wish your'd changed it

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

good advice above mate!!

 

[Tomtiler]

same as above definetly change it

 

[DHTiling]

Is it polished porcelain..? and what colour are they...

Also are you sure it isn't just a metal mark and it might come off with some cream cleaner and a scotch pad..

 

[sparkydude]

The tiles are a cream colour, polished porcelain , and by customer i assume you mean the mrs Lol

Pretty sure its not just a metal mark as you can feel it when you run your nail over it .

Looks like its smash the tile time then

Typical


I knew it was a bad idea to try and do some work at home after a day at work.

Nick

 

[DHTiling]

If it is polished then some wet and dry might help if used in a few grades...but quicker to replace..as mentioned above.

 

[jimbob]

Is it polished porcelain..? and what colour are they...

Also are you sure it isn't just a metal mark and it might come off with some cream cleaner and a scotch pad..

Think I may have a metal mark or two on my porcelain hall floor - you can only see them from a certain angle as you come out of the (internal) garage door. Can anyone recommend a particular cream cleaner, or is it just any old stuff like CIF etc.??

Cheers