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We've just spent thousands installing beautiful tiling but hate our decision to hang a shower screen due to its chronic cleaning requirements. How best can we conceal the damage done to the tiles (we believe there are two drill holes, but don't know about markings from adhesive) so we can hang a curtain rod instead? The drill holes are not in alignment with the screen (3" off the vertical line of adhesive).
Depending on the location of the holes, you might be able to / want to use them to attach something like a bespoke towel rail / soap dishes etc, only thinking out loud here by the way.
OK, head shake, why not just replace the 2 tiles ..........D'oh
It depends on the type of finnish you are gonna expect.
If you need it flawless then replacements is best option. If you can live with small but noticable imperfections then you could try to match a sealant or grout to the holes and fill them or even as mentioned you may be able to cover with some tyoe of bathroom accesories.
I was on a repair job a few months back where a plumber had installed a shower tray wrongly and as a result the enclosure wasnt going to sit right. After removing the shower tray and installing the new one we were left with some holes that the plumber had drilled previously. We got away with filling them with a sealnt as the tiles were leapord print and you couldnt realy notice once the holes were filled so the finnished look wasnt compromised in this case.
Thank you for being so kind with all your helpful responses.... I love this site!!
Above are two pictures of the problem shower screen so you can see the situation more clearly. We have installed travertine stone -- I think -- still looking for the receipt to make sure. The holes are very close to the side of the bath so I don't think a soap dish would work, but perhaps hooks could be put instead. Also, will the adhesive leave a mark? How hard is it for a professional tiler to replace the damaged tiles (how many hours of work to replace 2 tiles?).
I know shower curtains have a 'yucky' reputation in the UK -- sticks to your legs, is moldy, etc. In the North America they are different: you use an inner liner (like the UK shower curtains) and an outer curtain which is made of decorative fabric (and does not get wet). The outer curtain creates a vacuum effect and stops the liner curtains from moving while showering.
Toss the curtains in the washing machine every couple of weeks and -- hey presto -- they are never moldy!! Much less cleaning required than a shower screen where limescale creates misery.
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