How to repair bath tile??

Cynthia
by Cynthia

Will paint my bath tiles & tub after I repair cracked tiles. Tell me how.

  2 answers
  • Nonni Nonni on Aug 17, 2018

    You could try filling the crack with paintable waterproof caulk. But I doubt you will be able to repair the crack without it showing. the only way to get a perfect looking tile is to replace the tile with one that is the same thickness as well as height and width. If you are going to paint them anyway, it won't matter what color you use for the replacement tile.

  • William William on Aug 17, 2018

    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.