Restore hearth tiles

[hudster]

I discovered these original hearth tiles underneath a 70s fireplace I pulled out. They had been covered in slate and so had mortar directly laid onto them, which I think was the cause of this orangey burn which has eroded off the glaze.

Is there any way to restore them? I dont want them to repaint so they look new

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• hudster
• 2 Jan 2011
• 1

 

[foxhole]

http://www.buildersuperstore.co.uk/products/hg_extra_1_0_litre_cleaner/

 

[hudster]

Thanks but they don't require cleaning. The mortar is all removed but looks like it has actually burnt away the black glaze.

I imagine the solution would be some kind of new glaze or new colour treatment?

 

[ladylola]

Personally I'd be inclined to look at reclaimation yards first to see if you can find a match and if not I'd then look at replacement rather than any kind of surface treatments.