White Tiles Gone Grey Around Shower/Bath - TilersForums.com

[capricious71]

I've got some matt white ceramic tiles that have gone grey on the shower wall. Presumably water ingress.

I had two or three tiles do this before and had them replaced.

I've only got a few left to replace the two that have discoloured.

Will they go back to the white again and if so can I seal them?

Any advice welcome. Thanks.

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

Send us some pictures if possible.

 

[capricious71]

Thanks for getting back to me. Photo attached.

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

It looks like those tiles are a different shade.

 

[capricious71]

It looks like those tiles are a different shade.

No, they've gone grey...
Never mind.

 

[Tile Marble Granite]

I know natural stone changes its color if wet. Ceramic tile does not do that as far as I am concerned.
Your best bet is to replace them and make sure you take out the wet area, get a dehumidifier and dry out the wall. Waterproof the area and then retile. All the best!

 

[peterbatley]

White tiles around the shower have started to turn grey, indicating that the water has been seeping into the cracks and causing the tiles to discolor.

 

[capricious71]

White tiles around the shower have started to turn grey, indicating that the water has been seeping into the cracks and causing the tiles to discolor.

Will they go back to white again?