Porcelain tile - big scratch repair advice? - TilersForums.com

[PhilJW]

Can anyone advise on this please?

I have off-white matt porcelain floor tiles and one has a long scratch in it.

What is the best way to fill/remove/repair it so that its (as close as I can get) invisible? If any products could be recommended that would be appreciated.

Lastly is has clearly been tried in the past as around the scratch the matt finish has gone and it is now shiny......is there anything I can use to restore the matt finish?

Any help appreciated.

 

[Old Mod]

Are you the homeowner?

 

[PhilJW]

Are you the homeowner?

Yes

 

[Old Mod]

I’d suggest contacting magicman, they have an app you can download and get a quote via this.
They’re specialists in this field.
Don’t raise your hopes too much tho, especially if it’s a plain tile.
Please do come back and show us the results, it’ll be fascinating to see.
Good luck.

 

[PhilJW]

I’d suggest contacting magicman, they have an app you can download and get a quote via this.
They’re specialists in this field.
Don’t raise your hopes too much tho, especially if it’s a plain tile.
Please do come back and show us the results, it’ll be fascinating to see.
Good luck.

Thanks - Ill try that.

 

[Andy Allen]

I believe @antonio bought a touch up kit for tiles, don't know if he has used it yet.

 

[Old Mod]

I believe @antonio bought a touch up kit for tiles, don't know if he has used it yet.

I have one Andy, it depends entirely on finish on tile, not a guaranteed repair. Plain tiles very very difficult to match. Heavily mottled or patterned are easier.

 

[Italy]

the kits do not work with scratches.
I tried it with chipping and that's fine.
I removed some scratches on polished porcelain,
with diamond pads and they work,
with matt finishes I do not know how to solve.

 

[PhilJW]

If it helps anyone they are quite heavily mottled.

Ill try and upload a photo tonight

 

[Old Mod]

If it helps anyone they are quite heavily mottled.

Ill try and upload a photo tonight

Where in London are you Phil?

 

[PhilJW]

Fulham

 

[Old Mod]

Fulham

Ok, depending on what you’re tile looks like I might be able to help. I’m Kingston.
As long as you’re not in a screaming rush, I should be able to find some time to come by, probably have to be a weekend tho.

 

[PhilJW]

Here are some photos - the sheen is not too clear as it needs to catch the light but hopefully theres an idea on the last two photos.

Its only about 5cm long but is more apparent than the photos may show.

Its also right in the middle of the floor which is very annoying!