Tile Reglazing

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Tile Reglazing

Ceramic tile is an ideal decision for bathrooms. Such material is water- and small scratches resistant, looks brilliant and moreover, contemporary market offers wide assortment of colors and textures so you may select the one that perfectly corresponds to personal demands.

But in course of time tile loses its attractiveness, becomes dingy and needs replacement. This procedure is rather expensive so it would be better to select tile refinishing. Such technology saves time and money providing perfect result: the surface will look like the new one and in case of necessary care it will have been serving for years.

Tile refinishing is an affordable method for all people. The procedure includes the following stages:

surface polishing;
Foremost it is necessary to prepare tile surface for refinishing. Its surface is being polished by the special equipment that removes all impurities. At the same time rough surface is being obtained for providing better adhesion with painting materials.
grout applying;

A new grout should be put into tile joints.

defatting;

Since a window could not be opened in this case, an additional exhausting / ventilation unit was installed.

The seams between tiles were regrouted.

This process imposes putting special composition on tile surface for preparing it to painting material applying. All other surfaces must be covered by paper or other materials.

· painting;

Special material is used for covering the tile in new color and texture completely renovating the design. The best variant is epoxy paint that has perfect characteristics.

In most cases a bathtub is also painted so we should cover the flooring before the painting process.

Remember that refinished ceramic tile surface demands special care. Painting material is resistant to water, scratches or chippings but it may be damaged by heavy strokes. It is not allowed being cleaned by abrasive materials.

The final result. It has been drying for 10-12 hours