How to Repair Chipped Glazed Floor Tile
Monday, July 19th, 2010Epoxy glue is an excellent filler for chipped tiles, as it dries rock-hard and can be painted to the color of the tile. Floor-grade polyurethane gloss with keep the paint from coming up.
- Open the epoxy glue. If the glue come in two separate tubes that have to be mixed, mix them according to the instructions on the packaging.
- Put a dab of the epoxy over the chipped area. Use the end of a toothpick to work it down into the fissure and smooth it along the top, so it’s flat. Let the glue dry overnight.
- Buff the dried epoxy very gently with extra-fine sandpaper, getting it completely smooth. Wipe away the dust.
- Paint over the epoxy with paint the same color as the tile, using a small paintbrush. Apply the paint only over the dried glue, not the surrounding tile. Let the paint dry for eight hours.
- Brush a thin layer of polyurethane gloss onto the painted area. Let it dry to the touch. Lightly buff the polyurethane with extra-fine sandpaper. Apply a second layer of polyurethane. Let it dry overnight.
