Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Repairing bathroom cracked tile w/out replacing

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safetynut
08-23-05, 12:38 PM
Is there anyway I can repair a (hairline) fractured tile without replacing it? The tile is on the shower wall right above the bathtub. From what I've read so far it's probably safer to just replace the damaged tile, but it'd be impossible to find a matching tile.

Thank you.

majakdragon
08-23-05, 07:01 PM
The bad part is if the crack would allow moisture to go behind the tile. You MAY be able to use a clear silicone to block the moisture. Good luck.
safetynut
08-24-05, 09:22 AM
Thank you for the quick response.

I've also read somewhere that epoxy may be used to block the moisture. Does anyone have experience repairing damaged bathroom tile with either silicone or epoxy? How effective are they when applied on the surface of a tile?