Practical Checklist for Removing Scratch Marks From Tiles

Ceramic tiles are a favourite flooring type for most rental homeowners because they are inexpensive, adaptable, and simple to install. But a drawback to ceramic tiles is that they get scratched easily, heavy foot traffic could scratch the ceramic tiles. If the scratch mark is deep, then we will have to change the tile completely. If the scratch is on the surface, we can easily fix them. We will provide you with a checklist for removing scratch marks from ceramic tiles.

Scratch Removal Checklist

We will provide you with a practical checklist that has been proven beneficial for many homeowners. Take a printout of this checklist while you are going to do the task. It will help you not miss any crucial steps.

This checklist will help you get the glazing new look of your flooring tiles and will make your home look brighter. We have got two checklists which will help you with this, one for home remedies and another one including products that can be used if home remedies don’t work.

Home Remedies Checklist

• Wipe the tile with a clean towel to remove dust and dirt
• Find a paint or nail polish that exactly matches the tile colour
• Test the paint or nail polish in an inconspicuous area
• Remove the scratch by painting over it
• Buffing compound and fine-grit sandpaper can be used to remove the scratch
• No excessive buffing and sanding
• Baking soda can be used for buffing with a wet sponge
• Cleaners containing oxalic acid work well for scratch removal
• Fill the scratch with wax after cleaning the tile
• For metal scratches, the paste of baking soda and water can be applied
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to rub the baking soda paste

Tile Repair Products Checklist

• Buy a tile scratch remover product.
• Tile repair kits can also be used
• Liquid floor cleaners, floor restorers and products can also fix scratched tiles
• A pencil eraser can be used to remove scuff marks but not scratch marks

By using this checklist judiciously, you can get wonderful results. Your tile will start to look new. You can also hire a professional cleaning service to fix the tiles.