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Need Advice please on the shower floor. Been using bleach to clean but now I think its removing the colour. What the best way to redo the floor
Hello @Elise22
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your shower floor.
It appears your floor was coated with a very strong sealer as it has managed to withstand several applications of bleach cleaner. Generally speaking, I would recommend using either the Rust-Oleum 946ml White Gloss Tub And Tile Refinishing Kit or White Knight 1L White Satin Renew Tile And Laminate Paint. But because there has been a previous sealer that's been applied neither of the proposed tile paint kits can be used because we can't tell if it is compatible with the current sealer.
Removing the current sealer through mechanical means might damage the surface of the tiles which again renders the paint kits unusable. My best advice is to try and recall what company sealed the surface of the shower floor and see if you can get in contact with them. I suggest asking them if it is possible to touch up the sealed floor or at least apply a repair coating on the surface. If that is not possible my only other suggestion is to consider re-tiling the bathroom floor and walls.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hello @Elise22
I propose getting a quote first so that you'll have an idea of how much the recoating might cost. I also suggest getting a quote for re-tiling just to give you more information about the going rate in your area. I don't wish to give you advice that will only temporarily work or will only momentarily cover the floor and end up peeling or chipping after a few months.
Allow me to call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Nailbag and @Noyade for their recommendations.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @Elise22,
Paints typically don't require sealants.
From your images, I'm not seeing anything I'd call a sealant. You have slate-like tiles that have been painted over in a dark grey colour. In some areas, the paint is failing and chipping/flaking away, and in others, the grey paint has white stains, either from the bleach or just through hard water stains. These white stains are calcium deposits, which are very noticeable on dark surfaces.
Painting over slate tiles is not recommended, and that coating is now failing. At this stage, you might be best to paint over the existing failing paint and see how long you get. It's likely something you'll need to do every few years until you look at replacing the floor tiles.
Did you apply the grey paint, and if so, do you happen to know what type of paint it is?
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
