Ceramic Tile Refinishing is an Affordable, Durable and Beautiful Alternative to Removal and Replacement of Tile Countertops, Vanities and Walls. Ceramic tile refinishing is a process that involves specialized equipment, primers, bonding agents, top coats and clear finishes. The differences between painting vs. refinishing tile are durability, surface gloss and how long the new surface will last. Ceramic tiles that are painted with simple spray enamels or with rolled-on epoxy will not look as good as professionally refinished tile. They will also not last as long as professionally refinished tile, nor feel like real tile. Ceramic tile refinishing is the only practical way to reproduce the look of original tile. The beautiful glaze you see in ceramic tile is baked on in kilns at temperatures ranging from 900F to 2500F. The term tile reglazing is a misnomer as it is impractical to remove ceramic tile that has been installed and ship it back to the factory for re-firing in a kiln.
Refinishing is a much better option to replacing ceramic tile. It is not only more practical, but also less expensive than new tile and you avoid the mess of removal and replacement. It is also far superior to a porcelain tile repair kit. Ceramic tile refinishing by Miracle Method is a detailed and involved process. First the tile countertop or tile bathroom wall is cleaned using a two-step process to remove dirt, oils, grease and soap residue. Once the surface is clean, any chips are filled in and the grout receives a thin, new coat to make sure the grout lines are filled and even. Our Natural Accents™ stone look finish is our most popular tile-refinishing product. With dozens of beautiful colors to choose from, you’ll have the look and feel you’ve dreamed of. The unique Natural Accents™ process can be applied right over your dated and worn laminate, tile, cultured marble, Corian® and even fiberglass surfaces. Ceramic tile refinishing can be used on tile countertops, bathtub tile surrounds and tile walls saving you up to 50% over the cost of replacement.
The results, especially if you choose Miracle Method’s Natural Accents™ stone finish, can be dramatic and is an affordable alternative to pricey Formica®, Corian®, Swanstone™ and other solid surfaces. Consider Natural Accents™ for your kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities and ceramic tile. Natural Accents™ multi-color stone look offers a high-end makeover for any decor – modern, traditional, country or casual – without the mess, time and expense of removal and replacement. The specks and flecks of different colors deliver a depth and character that you have to see to believe. The results are beyond impressive. Ceramic tile refinishing using Miracle Method's Natural Accents™ process involves a unique seven-step spray application to give you the most durable refinished surface possible...delivering a finish that is as long lasting as it is beautiful. Natural Accents™ is seamless, non-porous, heat resistant and scratch resistant. In the unlikely event that the finish is damaged, it can easily be repaired – unlike
stone and man made solid surfaces. Ceramic tile refinishing can be used on most any tile surface, but you should consider how the surface is going to be used and how much wear and tear it will receive. Ceramic tile in a shower or surrounding a bathtub that will be subject to moisture can definitely be refinished. Ceramic tile on kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities are also excellent candidates for refinishing. Bathroom floors can be refinished but it is not advisable to refinish tile entryways where abrasive grit can damage the floors. Miracle Method provides free estimates for ceramic tile refinishing. Find a Location, or call our toll free locator number, 1-888-271-7690, to reach your local Miracle Method representative. It’s national cement tile day and we are celebrating by rounding up our favorite 35 online resources – not 35 tiles, mind you, 35 different designers/makers/artisans and sellers that have many, if not hundreds of cement tiles each. We were so sick of searching for these ourselves so we made it into a post for your (and our) convenience.
First off the rules: I’d warn you to make sure that the style of the house works with the style of the pattern so you aren’t dating yourself in 15 years. There are so many patterns out there now that work with almost every style, but my rule is to keep the tile reminiscent of the style of the house that it is in as that will give the tile longevity in style and design. That means don’t put something super graphic and modern in an antique craftsman. Kitchens: As we mentioned before the cement tile trend is booming in kitchens and for a very good reason. These tiles whether on the floor, as a backsplash, or even an accent wall are high impact and add instant ‘wow’ to what can be a typically boring kitchen recipe. I used them in this kitchen, above, that was installed in a 1920’s Spanish style renovation. It is still one of my favorites. Note: the floor tiles weren’t properly sealed the first time (if at all, I don’t remember and it wasn’t my contractor) so they got really dirty really fast.
I had to have them professionally scrubbed and then resealed but they definitely still had a lot of wear from those couple days of no-sealant days. It actually looks great because its an old house but if you had a new house you might not be so into it. Bathrooms: I just installed these tiles from Erin Adams design in my own bathroom and my search for those is what started this whole thing. Most cement tiles will work either on the floor or walls of your bathroom, but check with the manufacturer as some tiles will need to be sealed before they get a lot of foot traffic and water on them. Again, seal them after install and ideally keep sealing every couple years as needed.You can put cement tiles in your entry but it certainly sets the vibe for the whole house. If you have again a Mediterranean or a Spanish style house then go for it, but if you have an English Tudor, then be careful what pattern you go for and choose one that has a more delicate, traditional feeling. Also anything too light or simple will get worn easier so go for darker/busier so that the wear and tear doesn’t stand out so much.
Outdoors: This is where we are used to seeing cement tiles because it really does wear so nicely over the years. It can get expensive if you are doing a large area or don’t already have a hard surface (concrete) to lay the tiles on, but if you have a small courtyard or a little patio off your bedroom or living room (we can all dream) then cement tile can be just the ticket to create that little bit of visual wow. Now that they are seemingly everywhere it seemed time to round up the largest resource ever to be on the internet of cement tiles. We chose our favorite from the resources, but there are many more so click on into the site to start shopping. 1. BB38 Arabesque 5a 3 Grays | 2. BB45 6” Hexagon Douro Blend Vintage | 3. BB130 Arabesque Pattern 8B Early Gray | 4. Target Tile Natural Gray | 5. GB20 Conche Charcoal Gray | 6. BB15 3×5 Mini Diamond Old Cal, Sidewalk, Charcoal 1. Red Otura | 2. Grey Santona | 4. Navy Vigo | 5. Green Majadas | 7. Pencil Salon |
9. Azure Lapis | 11. Blue Risco | 1. 30105 Quarter Blue & Black | 2. Bandit Cool Grey | 3. 29016 Flash Butter | 4. 29017 Spangle | 5. Pond Marin | 1. Cement Tile #19 | 2. Design #4 | 3. Design #32 | 4. Design #23 | 5. Design #25 | 6. Design #39 | 7. Design #31 | 8. Design #44 | 9. Design #22 | 10. Design #8 | 11. Design #1B | 1. Grand Harlequin III | 3. Atlas II | 6. Zig Zag | 7. Circulos Black | 8. Bob II | 11. Tulum II | 2. Swiss Cross | 3. Twin Piston | 4. New West Pattern 10 | 6. Faceted Square | 7. 50’s Manhattan | 9. Cabin Rug | 10. New West Pattern I | 11. Space Kitchenette | 2. Cluny 2C | 5. Cluny Sky Blue | 1. Funnel in White & Teal | 2. Helsinki in Grey & Light Grey | 3. Lewitt in Terra & Blanc | 4. Lewitt, Martin, & Dale | 5. Ellis in Blue & White | 6. Avesta in Black & White 1. Elephant Star | 2. Jardin Fretwork | 4. Old Cairo | 5. Kasbah Trellis | 7. Marrakech Lace | 1. St Sernin | 1. Skara 805 B | 2. Narvik 817 B | 3. Stockholm 815 A | 4. Vegas 914 A |
5. Santander 922 A | 7. Fez 928 A | 8. Kotka 809 A | 10. Serengeti 913 A | 11. Sevilla 900 A | 12. Maldon 453 A 1. The Cedars | 2. Captain Smith | 1. My Azule | 2. Indian Fleur | 3. Spanish Flower | 5. Retro Hex Antique | 6. White Mustard Royal | 9. Blue French Mosaic | 10. Blue Bird Glazed | 11. Teal Paris | 12. Blue Haveli Glazed5. Barcelona Production Tile #1 | 7. Kismet Bejeweled | 5. Santo Domingo | 1. Ellipse Yellow Encaustic | 2. Leaf Grey Encaustic | 3. London Roundel Cement Beige Pink | 4. Scallop Storm Grey Encaustic | 5. Hex Blue Encaustic | 6. Scallop Electric Blue 1. Tyler II | 3. Cement Tile Yaneli 01 | 5. Hex Adele | 6. Paul’s Flower | 7. Flor Mexico | 8. Cement Tile Cean 01 | 1. Ozod Black and Purple | 2. Agdal Grey and White | 3. Medina Blue and Orange | 4. Mogador Black and White | 5. Handmade Amlo Blue and Grey | 6. Nador Black and White2. Rabbit Hole | 4. Rep Stripe | 5. Op Art on Four | 1. La Catolica | 2. RTS6 Circulos GW | 4. Rombos Cruzados |