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Refinishing tile around fireplace
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:13 am
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:13 am
Long story short, my fireplace mantle and tile had heavy soot staining from the damper being left closed on the fireplace. In my removal of the soot staining, I stripped the finish from the tiles that were heavily soot stained and it has diminished the look of the tiling. Is there something I can do to effectively restore a uniform finish across the tiles or will I need to take more drastic measures?
Will have to repaint the mantle as well obviously, but not sure what is the best approach for the tiles.
Will have to repaint the mantle as well obviously, but not sure what is the best approach for the tiles.
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Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:25 am to ChewyDante
I am restoring a 125 year old home and had to fix deeply damaged tiles fireplaces x 5. The stone shop we used in Gulfport was outstanding in keeping the original architecture in check with size, color, and pattern. They have specialists for this so I would absolutely not worry.
On a separate note, this already looks really good. Maybe I lack the OCD because I don't see the fault.
On a separate note, this already looks really good. Maybe I lack the OCD because I don't see the fault.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 9:50 am to rpg37
My OCD is extra on this one since I know how it looked before. Lol. The tiles don’t bother my wife but they bug me.
It’s basically the center portion of the tiles where all the soot deposited. I had to scrub with a magic eraser and it removed the finish, so they look glossier and brighter in tone than the outer tiles. It shows a little more in certain lighting.
It’s basically the center portion of the tiles where all the soot deposited. I had to scrub with a magic eraser and it removed the finish, so they look glossier and brighter in tone than the outer tiles. It shows a little more in certain lighting.
Posted on 4/30/26 at 3:37 pm to ChewyDante
you cant scrub them all to match? I dont think you will find any product that will make it all match.
Posted on 5/1/26 at 6:57 am to diat150
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you cant scrub them all to match?
I suppose I could but the way they look with the finish removed is definitely not as nice IMO. So not something I would want to do.
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I dont think you will find any product that will make it all match.
That's the crux of my issue. Can I restore or better restore the scrubbed tiles to their original condition for a better match/look. If not, what are my options outside of replacing the tiles, which I'd only like to resort to as a last ditch option. I have so many other projects prioritized that spending money and time on retiling the fireplace is simply not on my radar.
I have no experience with tile work so I figured there could be a simple solution that I just don't know about.
Posted on 5/1/26 at 8:16 am to ChewyDante
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In my removal of the soot staining, I stripped the finish from the tiles that were heavily soot stained and it has diminished the look of the tiling.
A friend had the same problem, they used a Mr. Clean cleaning bar to remove the soot.
But since you are passed that point. I don’t know of anyway to return the glaze to tile. I did have a lady that had a white tile around her fireplace, we retired over the existing tile. Turned out really well.
Where are you located?
Posted on 5/1/26 at 9:12 am to LSUDad
Slidell
Posted on 5/1/26 at 10:56 am to ChewyDante
Yeah, that glaze ain’t coming back. Easiest/best would be to tile over it.
Posted on 5/1/26 at 2:40 pm to ChewyDante
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I figured there could be a simple solution that I just don't know about.
nah any product that you put on the tiles will highlight the difference even more. maybe if you scrub them all then put on a sealing type product to give it a shinier finish then it would look better... but it may look worse also. It doesnt ook bad in the picture to be honest. also keep in mind that just because you know something is there doesnt mean everyone else will notice. haha
This post was edited on 5/1/26 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 5/1/26 at 3:17 pm to diat150
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It doesnt ook bad in the picture to be honest. also keep in mind that just because you know something is there doesnt mean everyone else will notice. haha
This is the truth. Lol. I’ll probably just leave it. Repainting the mantle alone will make a world of difference. Just wanted to make sure I wasn’t overlooking a simple fix on the tiles.
Appreciate all the input!
Posted on 5/1/26 at 3:43 pm to ChewyDante
there actually are commercial type ceramic tile coatings available, clear coat included. but the prep and install on that small an area would be expensive, it has to be professionally installed. SaniGlaze is one of them
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