How to repair a porcelain floor tile

Question

We installed a new foyer floor with Snapstone porcelIan tile a few months ago as we intend to sell. Something heav was dropped and a small but very noticeable scoop was left. Does anyone have suggestions on filling the hole and how to paint it? Their is the center tile of the floor.😣Thank you,Debbie

Gk · Answer

Maybe you could fill it with a little dab of wood filler or some grout and then dab/sponge some oil based paint over it to disguise it. It would not take much.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

you cannot use wood filler on a porcelin tile

Janet Pizaro · Answer

It would be in your best interest to talk to a tile expert. The information that I've researched is not clear

William · Answer

If you have an extra tile you can replace it. Wood filler or grout will not hold.

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.