Floor tile burnt and chipped
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Nope, it was just an accident, I hate the tiles just done a whole new kitchen and the only thing left from the old was the floor tiles which my Mrs likes for some reason. I dont want to have to retire the whole thing so was hoping there was some miracle fix lol
I'm sorry I'm not too sure what type of tile they are, is there anyway to be able to tell, they was already here when we bought the house the pattern on them goes through to that part its just a little duller than the rest, I've still kept the bits that fell off 🙁 the tiles seem to be really strong cos they have withstood quite a bit since we've had the house just couldn't stand a blowtorch 🙁
It just looks like the heat caused the slate to flake. Have you any exposed edges of tile ?
It definitely looks like slate. Use a bit wd 40 to darken it.
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benchwarmer
Just get under the high point with a flat screwdriver and chip a bit more away! It's slate, it'll blend with the surrounding tiles no bother at all! It's a natural stone, the blowtorch definitely didn't cause that! It's just been a loose bit of slate, just chip it away and it'll be good as new! 👌
I watched him do it, he placed the pipe join right there and when he lifted it off the pieces flaked off the top was all black
I tried a bit of wd40 seems a little darker but still noticiable
It’s because the rest of the floor is aged.
Is there anyway to polish or clean it all? Its supposed to be a mat kind of colour i think so I was wary of the polishes I've seen. Should I try some sort of tile floor polish please? Because the kitchens been plastered and painted and then had a new kitchen it is all quite dirty so not sure what to use on it
Grimex is good for slate. And then depending on what finish you want , you can reseal with an impregnating sealer or a topical sealer.
LTP Grimex Heavy Duty Grime Remover
Intensive cleaner, effective for removing stains such as oil, grease, ingrained dirt, grime and old wax layers from all artificial and natural stone and tiles. Ideal for general stone care and for use in the restoration of artificial and natural tiles and floors. It is especially effective on...
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It’ll just be the top layer of the slate coming away, it shouldn’t go any further down. Slate is just compressed layers and it’s not uncommon for top layer to separate... without being burnt!
I wouldn’t consider the floor ‘damaged’ or ‘ruined’. Just needs a bit of attention and a re-seal.
Thank u all for ur help, if I buy some grimex and clean it all do u know what sealer I should use please??? Dont know what would look best with it etcGrimex is good for slate. And then depending on what finish you want , you can reseal with an impregnating sealer or a topical sealer.
LTP Grimex Heavy Duty Grime Remover
Intensive cleaner, effective for removing stains such as oil, grease, ingrained dirt, grime and old wax layers from all artificial and natural stone and tiles. Ideal for general stone care and for use in the restoration of artificial and natural tiles and floors. It is especially effective on...www.ltp-online.co.uk
Do you want a natural look or a wet/shiny look. ?
I think wet shiny would look nice 🙂
Thank you so so much for all your help will try to see if I can get those 2 on amazon 🙂
Don’t forget to post pics of how you get on .👍
I havent sealed the bottom 2 tiles in the image just for a before and after lol
Thank you again so much Dave 🙂
Looks canny. 👍
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michaelthomsan
That sounds frustrating! For a quick tile fix, try a surface repair kit or epoxy to restore the look without replacing it.
Also, if you ever need wall tile options, Exocera has a great selection worth checking out! www.uktilingnews.co.uk and www.tileblog.co.uk
Also, if you ever need wall tile options, Exocera has a great selection worth checking out! www.uktilingnews.co.uk and www.tileblog.co.uk
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