Repair Hairline Cracks in a Ceramic Floor Tile
Ceramic tile can end up with hairline cracks for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you dropped something heavy on the tile, such as a cast iron cooking pan. If your ceramic tile was installed over new concrete, the tile may crack as the concrete settles. Whatever the reason for the hairline cracks in your ceramic tile floor, you can remedy them yourself without having to call a professional. After the repair, your ceramic tiles should look as stunning as they did the day they were installed. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Identify the cause of the cracks. If your house was built recently and the flooring is shifting, you may want to wait six months until the flooring has completely settled before you begin to repair the tile. If you do not, new cracks may appear after the repair.
2. Apply a clear epoxy resin to any hairline cracks you find. Because hairline cracks are so small, you may need to use a toothpick to push the epoxy compound down into each crack. The epoxy should fill up the cracks completely.
3. Allow the epoxy to dry for several hours.
4. Match an oil-based paint to your ceramic tiles. Apply a small amount of the paint to the crack with a fine-tipped artist's brush. This makes the crack almost invisible to the naked eye.
5. Cover the cracked tile with several layers of clear urethane after the paint on the crack dries. This will prevent the paint from wearing away and protect the tile.
6. Reapply the urethane every two years as necessary.
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