Hole Repair in Tiles

[iabm12]

Hi all,

We've just had our ensuite redone with new shower, sink and toilet. We have kept the original tiling as it wasn't that bad, we're going to re-grout some bits otherwise it is good. The are some drill holes in some of the tiles where old hooks have been and an old mirror. I just wondered if there is a way to fill them rather than leave them or replace the tile, mainly because the tiles have been discontinued I think.

Any tips would be welcome.

Thanks,
B.

 

[Scally-Ho]

That will depend on finding a very good colour match of filling material.

 

[iabm12]

That will depend on finding a very good colour match of filling material.

They're just white tiles. It doesn't have to be super perfect, just tidy

 

[Scally-Ho]

Okay, in that case a good filler and then when fully dry and smoothed off, a coat of a white nail varnish (£2 from Boots) completes the job. I used this method when a tenant vacated one of my properties and left a broken wall mounted can opener in place that he had fitted without my permission. I got this tip from a tiler and it proved to be very effective. Needless to say, that tenant forfeited his security deposit for all the faff he put me through.

 

[simplesteve]

Or a tiny drop of White Grout.

 

[Scally-Ho]

Or a tiny drop of White Grout.

Grout will still need something to give a non yellowing gloss finish.

 

[simplesteve]

Why would you want a gloss finish in a Matt tile ? And modern white grouts don’t go yellow

 

[foxhole]

I found an enamel touch up bottle hid lots of damage to both white tile and shower tray .

Wenko - Enamel-Fix Repair Solution 20 ml - White - 5660515100 at Victorian Plumbing UK

Wenko - Enamel-Fix Repair Solution 20 ml - White - 5660515100

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk

 

[simplesteve]

I have been known to use Tippex before, but Sshhh, don’t tell anyone

 

[foxhole]

I have been known to use Tippex before, but Sshhh, don’t tell anyone

Tends to yellow with age and they moved to a water based Tippex many years ago , so not good in a humid environment .