How to repair damage to gloss tile?

[rollyz]

 I have glossly finish bathroom floor tiles and have a deep damage. About 5mm deep and 50mm length, 20mm wide. What is the best way to repair it? Can I fill it with epoxy and paint a gloss that matches?

[JacobZ]

Hi @rollyz,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

You could give an aesthetic repair a try, but due to the size and variety of colours it would be very difficult to blend it in well. Unfortunately, the only way I can see to fully fix the issue is to remove and replace this tile, which being in a bathroom has implications in terms of the waterproofing.

If you had a spare and wanted to replace the tile, you should speak with professional tiler for their recommendations.

To attempt a repair, you could use PC-11 56g White Epoxy Paste to fill the hole, gently sand it with a sanding sponge to smooth it out, then paint it to match.

You'll need to use a few different colours to create some texture to the patch, so head in store, grab some colour cards and bring them home so you can compare in person and grab 2-3 colours that are close. You can then head back to the store with your colour selections and have them mix up some sample pots.

Tape off the patch with some painter's tape to prevent paint from getting on any unwanted areas, then use some craft brushes to paint the patch and add some texture. Once painted, you could apply a thin coat of gloss clear coat to protect it and add some gloss.

This would give you a nice aesthetic repair that will blend in the damage.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[rollyz]

Thank you Jacob! 
I’m going to attempt to repair the tile by filling it as you’ve suggested, thanks.

I’ve bought the expoxy and sanding sponge and grabbed multiple paint swatches.

For the paint, would you recommend any particular type of paint? 

As for the gloss clear coat, would spray be suitable?

[JacobZ]

Hi @rollyz,

Because you'd need such a small amount, the sample pots of paint would be your best bet. They are a water-based interior paint. The gloss coat will protect the paint anyway, so it is more important.  

Spray would be suitable as it is just covering everything. This is why I recommended taking the time to tape off the area around the patch. They are not too hard to control, and with the tape, you should be able to keep it contained. Have a practice with the spray can outside on some paper or cardboard to make sure you are confident.

If you're not confident, you could always spray some of the clear coat in the cap or a throwaway container and then apply it with a brush.

Good luck!

Jacob