mikeatic

[MIKEATIC]

I have searched the forums and can't find an answer. I laid a porcelain floor six months ago and it was fine. I got a call from the client a couple of days ago to say that a radiator has been moved and there are now two holes in the tile. Is there a product on the market that allows you to match the original colour (very dark grey/black) and fill the holes? No one I have asked seems to know.

[doug boardley]

if there was any tiles leftover Mike, I'd consider replacing the holed ones.

[mikethetile]

mike

[MIKEATIC]

I returned all leftover tiles to shop. It seemed such a simple thing that I told the client it would be no problem. I will be more careful what I promise in future.

[united]

you could use silicone but it's not going to look too good

[MIKEATIC]

The holes are in quite an exposed position so need to blend in. I wondered if black paint in tile (ready mixed) cement might work.

[united]

The holes are in quite an exposed position so need to blend in. I wondered if black paint in tile (ready mixed) cement might work.

I'm not sure. Has the tile shop not got any of the tiles left in stock?

[MIKEATIC]

Probably, but they were over £30 a tile and that seems a bit expensive just to fill two pipe holes. I can't believe that this problem hasn't come up before. Maybe someone needs to market a product?

[Alan.P]

is it wall or floor, not that it makes a big difference, easiest way isn't always ( never ) is the right way, if they want a professional finish they will have to bite the bullet and fork out for 2 new tiles, if they were that much per tile then why ruin an expensive job by patching ????

[united]

I agree with Alan

[MIKEATIC]

Yeah, you're probably right. You know what people are like though. Spend thousands one minute then hanging on to every penny the next. As my old mum used to say all dress and no knickers.

[Dave]

Nothing will match the tile colour..but the tile it self..It will be quicker to just replace..

I am also puzzled as to why you left the customer no spares..?

[andy allen]

wont there be a shading isue?

[MIKEATIC]

Yeah, at over £30 a tile she wanted the cash back... 15mm pipe don't leave much of a hole , so the colour dif shouldn't be too noticeable.

[Alan.P]

I wouldn't like it, not 2 x 15mm holes, no, sorry mate, you'll just have to put the options to them, 2 new tiles or a crap finish, sorry to be blunt.

[mikethetile]

shes had the money back for the spares and shes had a rad moved

she will need to pay for two tiles to be supplied and fitted

what do people expect

[Phil Hobson]

Replace the tiles is the only option, Don't spoil a job with bodged up holes imo

[timeless john]

Drill out 2 No. 18mm holes using a 365 hole cutter - from an area not seen - grind them down a few mm and plug the holes with these.

[Colour Republic]

Reading through the thread I was about to suggest plugging it but looks like Timeless beat me to it, Only one tile needed and less labour, also if the new tiles are a slightly different colour it won't show as much.

But for the sake of a few extra quid to replace it and leave a better finish wouldn't you just do it?

It's not your fault they moved the rad and maybe if you did a repair job they might not be happy with it and suddenly a small job turns into a longer one.

If they really are struggling for cash then they might just have to live with it or place a peice of furniture over it

[TF Ed]

hi mike,

i'm afraid as alanp says, bite the bullet, buy the tile and replace..you could risk your reputation over £30 and its not worth it in this climate just use it as experience, do it and forget about it

best of luck
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