Tile Resurfacing

Tile resurfacing (also referred to as refinishing or re-glazing) transforms the appearance of old bathroom wall tiles without any of the mess and disruption associated with ripping them out and retiling. In addition to minimal downtime and inconvenience, tile resurfacing is also cheaper and has the advantage of preventing grout mould.

What is tile resurfacing? Tile resurfacing is a technique for repairing and resurfacing wall and floor tiles using proprietary resurfacing materials designed for bathroom wet areas. The appearance and durability of tile resurfacing depends largely on thorough preparation and skilled application. The cheapest quote might save a few dollars upfront, but may never look as good or last as long. The procedure followed by applicators trained to use the Classic Surface system by Worldwide Refinishing Systems can be summarized as follows: Fix all loose tiles. Clean out and re-grout to give smooth, well-profiled grout lines. Fill and sand any other holes and chips in the tile system. Remove plumbing fittings in contact with the areas to be resurfaced. Complete a surface prepping process on the tile surface to maximise bond strength and long term adhesion. Mask all other surfaces to protect from overspray. Apply bonding agent to the tile system, followed by up to 4 coats of the Classic Surface resurfacing system. Clear away and apply heat cure. The tile resurfacing process is similar to the bath resurfacing process.	Cleaning, repairs and application of primer system.	Professional spray application gives uniform dry film thickness.
	Grout mould embedded in deteriorating grout lines is both unsightly and unsanitary.	Grout lines after cleaning out and re-grouting to give smooth profile before resurfacing.
	Before: Old, dated wall & floor tile colours and designs.	After: Gleaming white walls and floor – a different place to be!
Home much does Tile Resurfacing cost? This is no average $ cost per m² for tile resurfacing. Factors like the extent of repairs and size of area to be resurfaced can result in widely varying costs when expressed per m2. However, the cost of tile resurfacing when compared with the entire process of ripping out, water-proofing and retiling represents a very considerable saving. Read more about the cost. Your local authorised Worldwide Refinishing Systems applicator will be pleased to inspect and quote to your specific requirements. You won’t be disappointed!	Before: Tiled shower base with mould and damaged grout lines.
	After: Resurfaced tile shower base with sealed grout lines.
Diagnosing the Problem Apart from old colours, old designs and grout mould, there can be other problems with bathroom tiles:
Grout Lines Shrinkage, cracked tiles and missing grout in the shower area will allow water penetration, leading to dampness in the wall behind and the formation of mould. Applicators may if necessary re-grout an entire bathroom prior to resurfacing to ensure a uniform appearance prior to resurfacing.	Crazing Caused by volume increase in a tile after moisture absorption through porosity, usually over a period of years. Mild crazing may be less noticeable after resurfacing but severe crazing may still be partially visible under the new surface.
Cracks Cracked tiles may have been caused by settlement cracks in the wall structure, vibration or impact damage. Cracks can be filled, but may not be completely invisible if there is any noticeable deflection in the face of the affected tiles.	Holes & Chips Usually the result of replacing old fittings. Can be repaired by shaping and applying waterproof filler. Correctly repaired holes and chips are invisible after resurfacing.

Tile Resurfacing

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Diagnosing the Problem