Tile & Ceramic Repair in London

Ceramics are naturally difficult to repair. Their dense structure provides little grip to synthetic resins and glues, and they come in a near infinite range of exotic colours and finishes.

I offer repairs on chips and cracks in complex printed ceramics and solid colour tiles, I also provide resin injection services for hollow tiles and tiles with poor subfloor adhesion.

I perform spot repairs to chips in glazed porcelain sanitaryware. I employ repair methods using the best primers and mastics to ensure long lasting adhesion in the harsh moisture and temperature environments the repairs must endure.

Chips, scratches, and structural cracks can all be repaired, saving on replacements and avoiding calling back the plumbers and tilers.

    • Chips and impact damage

    • Cracks and fractures

    • Hollow tiles and poor adhesion

    • Drill holes and voids

    • Broken corners and edges

    • Surface scratches and scuffs

    • Glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles

    • Printed porcelain and ceramic tiles

    • Matt, gloss, and textured tile

    • Natural stone tiles (limestone, travertine, slate)

    • Ceramic stair nosings and treads

    • Glazed porcelain sanitaryware: baths, basins, toilets, and shower trays

  • I use a range of processes and techniques to repair ceramic surfaces. Often I offer multiple methods of repair, from basic structural/material repairs where I simply fill a chip with a colour matched filler, to more advanced repairs with colour matched lacquers. When responding to your enquiry I make it clear the options available to repair your damage and their exact cost.

How it works

1. Send me a photo — Contact me via the form at the base of the page, I’ll get back to you with a free & fixed quote.

2. Book a visit — We agree a time that suits you. I come to you anywhere in Greater London.

3. On-site repair — I repair the damage on-site using professional-grade materials. Every repair is colour matched by hand.

4. Done in one to two visits Most repairs are complete in 3–6 hours. No waiting for parts, no mess left behind.

Printed Ceramic Repair Examples

  • Ceramic stair nosing chip repair London — before and after

    Ceramic stair tread repair

    Common on ceramic and stone stair nosings, chips like this one can be repaired convincingly with the correct methods. Nosings are almost always custom made to match each stair tread; repairing rather than replacing can save thousands.

  • Ceramic shower tile void repair London — before and after

    Ceramic drill hole repair

    Here, a floor to ceiling shower tile had a hole drilled slightly too low: the circular trim couldn’t cover the entire void. The gap was filled with a strong ceramic resin, and layers of filler were built up on top to match the filleted surface. Finally the job was finished to perfection by hand-painting the pattern with waterproof paints.

  • Limestone ceramic tile chip repair London — before and after

    Limestone ceramic tile repair

    Even large areas of damage can be fixed with the right techniques. This tile was shattered in one corner. By building up many layers of translucent pigments, the natural look can be restored.

  • Chipped tile corner repair London — before and after

    Chipped tile corner repair

    Solid colour tiles provide less visual noise to hide the repair methods, requiring careful texture and colour matching. Here a failed corner was rebuilt and faithfully colour matched.

  • Cracked white ceramic tile repair London — before and after

    Solid white cracked tile repair

    Solid colour tiles provide less visual noise to hide the repair methods, requiring careful texture and colour matching. Here a spiderwebbed crack had formed across the surface. The cracks were filled and then carefully sprayed with a colour matched pigment.

Glazed Porcelain Repair Examples

  • Glazed porcelain tile repair London — before and after

    Glazed porcelain tiles repair

    These glazed porcelain tiles cracked where the tile backer had moved over time, looking unsightly and allowing water behind them. By filling the cracks with a strong ceramic resin filler, and re-enamelling the tiles with a colour matched lacquer, the cracks disappeared, and the perfect colour match left the tiles almost indistinguishable from the others.

  • Glazed porcelain ceramic chip hollow tile void repair, London

    Hollow tile void repair

    When filling a chip in the centre of a tile such as this one, it is important to ensure the hollow void beneath the tile is fully filled to prevent future damage. Then the surface can be reglazed with a colour matched lacquer.

  • Glazed porcelain ceramic chip repair, London

    Glazed porcelain chip repair

    There are three important steps when performing spot repairs on glazed porcelain. The first is to ensure the damage is filled properly such that the repair doesn’t pop out in the future. The second step is mixing the colour of the lacquer so the repair area matches with the surroundings. Finally the spot repair must be blended in to fade out the colour difference.

FAQs

  • The finish of every repair is different and depend on a lot of factors such as lighting and viewing angle. My stated goal is to repair to a standard so a guest wouldn’t notice, only those who know it was there could see it. Sometimes this isn’t possible due to the condition of the surface. The result you can expect from your repair will be discussed upfront.

  • Yes. Chips and cracks in glazed porcelain sanitaryware are a common job, particularly in rental properties and period homes. The repair process uses moisture-resistant primers and enamels that cure to a hard, cleanable finish that holds up well in a bathroom environment.

    However, I don’t offer repairs to acrylic, fibreglass, or steel sanitaryware.

  • Yes, and it's one of the most common reasons people call. Whether you're a tenant arranging a repair, or a landlord turning around a property between lets, a repair is almost always faster and cheaper than replacement.

  • A hollow tile has lost adhesion to the substrate beneath it — you can hear it by tapping, and it's at risk of cracking or lifting entirely. I inject specialist resin under the tile to re-bond it to the wall or floor without removal, which is far less invasive than re-tiling and avoids damage to waterproofing layers in wet areas.

  • Yes — that's exactly what I do. Replacing a tile almost always means disturbing the grout, risking damage to adjacent tiles, and then struggling to source a match, particularly in older properties. A repair done on-site preserves everything around it and is usually a fraction of the cost.

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