How to repair chips in porcelain tiles of shower floor?

[Wazza99]

I have recently re-grouted shower floor, however when removing the grout I chipped the tiles in a couple areas.  The chips are small but do stand out.  I would like to paint a matching colour (light grey) but not sure what type of paint would work on porcelain tiles.  I also need to colour match.  The chips are not that deep so an epoxy fill is not really needed but I open to it if the paint will hold better.

Second question... the tiler put in the drain about 1mm higher than the tiles.  Therefore, water is pooling along the 100mm of grout lines and tile leading to the drain.  I have sealed the new grout, however the last 100mm still looks wet from the water.  Can I apply a clear polyurethane coat or some other clear coat that is non penetrating to the grout lines to build it up and keep a dry look?  Any product suggestions?

Thank you in advance

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Wazza99. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about repairing chipped tiles.

If you are looking to touchup these areas with a white paint then Rust-Oleum Tub And Tile Touch Up Kit might be the most convenient option, though it can't be tinted. The other option would be to go with Dulux Renovation for floor tiles, which can be tinted in different colours.

I am unaware of any products specifically designed for sealing and raising grout lines. Depending on what sealer you've already used, would a couple of additional coats raise the level enough?

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Wazza99]

Thank you Mitchell,

I tried a different approach with success. 

I used PC-11 Epoxy Paste

https://www.bunnings.com.au/pc-11-56g-white-epoxy-paste_p1560098

It is waterproof and tintable so I used just a toothpick tip of colour to mix and match the colour to the tiles.

Tint used: Crafty Colour Acrylic Paint

https://www.bunnings.com.au/boyle-75ml-matt-black-crafty-colour-acrylic-paint_p0322587

Taped off the grout, filled chips and a light sand once cured with 800 grit.

Total repair cost just over $20 

Regarding the sealer, I found the one I was looking for which I previously used about 15 years ago.  It was in the trade section.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/crommelin-500ml-shower-sealer-and-waterproofer_p0960925

All good now

Cheers!

[MitchellMc]

Great work, @Wazza99! I'm glad to hear you resolved the issue.

Many thanks for the update.

Mitchell

[Tunza]

Have you got any pictures of the final result?

I have just had our porcelain tiles regrouted and he has chipped a few tiles in the hallway, kitchen, dinning room and lounge, removing the old grout. 

[EricL]

Hello @Tunza 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Let me tag @Wazza99 to make them aware of your question. It would be interesting to see the outcome of the repair. If blended in properly the damage should be very well hidden.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Wazza99]

Overseas for the next month but the repairs worked great.  I'll try to remember to upload a photo when I get home. 

Unless you are on the ground, inspecting the tile, knowing the repair was done and where to look, you wouldn't notice it at all.

Overall very happy with the result.  I would test out the epoxy mix on a tile first.  See how it applies, dries, and then sands... then adjust your technique to suit the product.  If I recall  I could have applied a bit more and sanded it back more, rather than try for the perfect application.

For the low cost of products, I would give it a go.  There are plenty of colours available in the paints to mix up to match.

Good luck!!!

[EricL]

Hello @Wazza99 

Thank you so much for the update. Let me tag @Tunza to make them aware of your answer. 

We look forward to seeing the photos of the repaired tiles.

Eric