How to Remove Burn Marks Off of Adhesive Tile Floors
There's not much worse that you can do to an adhesive tile floor than to burn it. Burn marks on an adhesive tile floor melt and destroy a portion of the tile itself. The marks can be removed but, depending on the color of the original vinyl tile, it may be hard to repair. There are a couple of alternative methods to remove and disguise a burn mark on adhesive tile. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Razor scraper
- Acrylic paint to match
- Blow dryer
- Putty knife
- Vinyl tile adhesive
Instructions
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Remove Burn
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Scrape the burned area from the adhesive floor tile using a razor scraper and working gently to avoid scratching or gouging the surrounding tile.
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Clean the scraped area by brushing off all remnants of the burned material.
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Apply several thin coats of a matching acrylic paint, allowing each coat to dry completely before re-coating.
Replace Tile
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Remove the burned tile by heating the surface for several minutes with a blow dryer and gently lifting with a putty knife.
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Locate a matching tile in a "hidden" area of the room, such as beneath a refrigerator or stove or in a closet or pantry. Remove the matching tile in the same manner.
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Switch the burned tile with the unmarred tile, gluing each into place with a vinyl tile adhesive according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Press the floor tile into place with a steady pressure such as standing on the tile, taking care to remove all air pockets from beneath the tile.
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Tips & Warnings
If you replace a tile and the color is "off" due to yellowing, you can strip and reseal the floor to achieve a uniform appearance.
