VIDEO: Closing holes in tiles

How to close holes in tiles

Here is a guide on how to make holes in Tiles and joints can be closed without any problems.

• Always clean the affected areas first with water and a little washing-up liquid. You should then dry the surfaces carefully.
• You can fill smaller holes in the tiles with silicone. To do this, be sure to choose silicone mass in the color of the tiles. The closing of the holes works like this: Fill the silicone mass into the hole, this is usually done with the help of the nozzle provided. Remove excess silicone. Then all you have to do is let the silicone dry.
• If there are holes in the joints, you can repair them as well. To do this, apply leveling compound to the joint concerned and remove excess compound with the joint spatula. You should then wash off any remaining filler from the tiles with a damp sponge. Of course, grout must also harden.

As you can see, mending holes in tiles and joints is not that difficult and can be done relatively quickly.

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You should also observe these notes:

• Have tiles cracked through holes or are they partially detaching from the wall? Then it is necessary to replace the tiles.
• In the future, avoid drilling directly on the tiles. The best way to do this is to use the tile joints, so you usually avoid any major damage to the tiles.
• Have you just re-tiled? To do this, apply leveling compound to the joint concerned and remove excess compound with the joint spatula. You will certainly need them for repair work in the next few years.