How can I hide these holes after my shower makeover?

Sharon
by Sharon
I removed the glass shower doors and replaced them with a fabric curtain. There are 3 holes left in the shower tiles where the door frame was attached. Without removing the tile how can I hide the holes? Thanks !
  6 answers
  • William William on Dec 20, 2016

    How to Repair Holes or Cracks in Ceramic Tile ..... Patching unwanted holes in glazed tile like this can be a tricky proposition. Here's a solution that may not always be perfect, but will make a big improvement. Polyester resin or auto body filler, often used to repair car bodies. Mix up a small batch by adding some hardener and stirring it thoroughly. Using a putty knife, press the resin into the hole slightly overfilling it. Then just as the material begins to harden while it's somewhat rubbery, trim off the excess with a razor blade...... Next use 600 grit sandpaper to sand the filler smooth. Wetting the paper with water makes it work best. Now it's time to try and match the color of the tile. A porcelain touch up kit which is available at most home improvement centers comes with several different colors of paint. You can also use artists acrylic paints available from Michaels, Hobby Lobby, art supply stores, and online...... The trick here is to mix these different colors together until we come up with one that matches the tile. Apply the paint with a small brush. You can test it on a nearby tile. When you get it the way you want it, then just paint over the patch and let that dry. Give it one final sanding with that very fine sandpaper and you'll have, well, maybe not a perfect match, but something that's a heck of a lot better than what you started with.

  • Jane Highwater Jane Highwater on Dec 23, 2016

    Two part epoxy putty will work as well and I find it a little easier to use than auto body filler.

  • Sharon Sharon on Dec 23, 2016

    Thanks! Will research!

  • Mef8816654 Mef8816654 on Dec 31, 2016

    install staless steel screws and trim washer in the holes. This fills the hole and allows you to install new door at a later date

  • Pj Pj on Jan 02, 2017

    Buy command white hooks using command tape strips and use to hold shower stuff...I use mine to hold towel since I have liner and a curtain and the towel stays dry in between the two

  • Sharon Sharon on Jan 02, 2017

    Great idea, PJ! Thanks for sharing!!