Hole In Tile Wall Repair

Take some 600 grit sandpaper and sand the resin smooth.

Hole in tile wall repair.

Mix together a small amount of polyester resin and hardener. As it dries but while it is still rubbery take a razor blade and trim off the excess resin. This will be used to patch the holes in the tiles. Use tile spacers or tooth picks to keep it from slumping down.

Follow the manufacturer s. Fill the holes with the resin using a putty knife to do this. Grab a clean dry brush. It is easy to repair a hole in a ceramic bathroom tile and all you need are simple materials that can be purchased at any hardware store.

Using a putty knife you are going to apply the resin to the hole. Back fill the hole with newspaper or better yet something not flammable like fiberglass insulation. You want to fill the hole entirely and get the patch level to the shower or tub wall. Thinset the new tile in place and prop it to the wall with a broom or something so it doesn t fall out.

How to hide old drill holes in ceramic tiles. Drag a razor blade over the hole to scrape away excess filler. Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to remove any dirt that may remain inside. Make sure to let the entire filler dry.

Wet the sandpaper with a little water to make it work the best. Mix up some of the resin and apply it to the holes in the tile making sure that you overfill the holes. Use enough resin that it slightly overfills. Remove the whole tile like gbronner suggests or cut a tiny one to fit.

Inspect the holes and remove any debris that may hinder the bond between the filler of choice and tiles. Sanding and painting the patch. Wipe the area around the hole and brush away any loose debris. If not all you have to do is mix up the compound and hardener.