How to get rid of marks on glossy tile floor?

[oMega69]

Hi i have a shiny glossy tile floor. . but had move around the sofa abit. . have some marks in the tiles now that i was thinking some one have a clue to remove it ?

 

[lopburi3]

Have never heard of any way to remove - damaged tile normally means replacement.  But I am no expert by any means so there might be a way these days.  

[oMega69]

Just now, lopburi3 said:

Have never heard of any way to remove - damaged tile normally means replacement.  But I am no expert by any means so there might be a way these days.  

 

Might be soo. . but its possible to replace a singel tile right ?

[lopburi3]

Possible I suspect; but not easy as often installed without any space between and you would have to have a replacement to fit (tiles change frequently and those of another batch often will not match well - always good to buy a bit extra just in case). 

[Tim207]

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-scuff-marks-from-flooring/

[fruitman]

Try Cif and a spongee...if that doesn't help the tile is really damaged, maybe can be polished with a machine or can be replaced but you might not get the same color.

[kannot]

if  its the plastic  foot  of the sofa leaving the mark a sharp blade  will slice off the excess plastic  on the tile, but it  must be sharp ie NEW and undamaged, or  as mentioned cif available from village  market I think, could try white spirit /turpentine.

Toothpaste might also do it if  u cant find cif.

 

[catman20]

you could try lemon juice and salt let it soak in for and hour or so and wipe it off, i removed rust stains from my tiled floor this way.

[Trentham]

You could try the finest grade wet and dry emery paper. Try it first in a little spot where it won't be noticed. I once cut a black granite bench top to shape and used it to polish the cut edges. It did a really good job.

[buwiro]

Make sure it is not natural stone, such as marble, travertine, etc. If you use any acid type cleaner( lemon is acidic) it will take the finish off 

[transam]

If it is a scratch that has gone through the glaze your stuffed. Don't use abrasives on it, you will make it worse..If it is just stuff of the sofa feet then use a razor blade, any remaining stuff use cellulose thinners.

If a bad scratch a tiler can replace a tile, had it done here, they use an angle grinder to cut it up and chisel out..

[Pdavies99]

Amazingly WD40 maintainance spray will often remove remove marks like this, providing you've not polished in the mark already!

[Grubster]

14 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Possible I suspect; but not easy as often installed without any space between and you would have to have a replacement to fit (tiles change frequently and those of another batch often will not match well - always good to buy a bit extra just in case). 

I don't think these tile guys here will have any problem with that, but if the color doesn't match right your screwed, so yes an extra box of each kind is very important, I can't tell you how many ugly patch jobs on roofs in america Ive seen, That requires keeping many extra out in the sun somewhere to match fading, not likely many will or could do that though.

[avander]

Try some bleach straight from the bottle. Just dab on the marks and let dry. Keep applying until the marks are gone and then rinse off.  I have used this to remove marks from tiles such as you mention and small marks and makeup stains from white granite benchtops (where I used a cotton bud to apply).

Obviously take care when near carpet, mats, clothing etc.

[oMega69]

Thanks for the input guys! 

 

Actually. , 3 hours of hard work with toothpaste did the trick ! . .   ^^

[hugh2121]

If the tile is not damaged you could try tooth paste, tar remover (for cars) or plastic polish with scratch remover (a mild abrasive).

 

[psmiller]

WD40, Acetone(nail polish remover), hairspray(do it quick) gaffer tape(stick it on the floor then rip it off) Orange or lemon essential oil.

 

WD40 is also good for keeping Pigeons away from your house, just to let you know.

It is full of Fish Oil and for some reason Pigeons and even a lot of birds hate the smell.

[jdf2231]

I agree with psmiller.. .use WWD40 and a tissue to wipe it off.. it is oil based and it's not acidic that it'll stain your floor. Works really well!

[avander]

41 minutes ago, psmiller said:

WD40, Acetone(nail polish remover), hairspray(do it quick) gaffer tape(stick it on the floor then rip it off) Orange or lemon essential oil.

 

WD40 is also good for keeping Pigeons away from your house, just to let you know.

It is full of Fish Oil and for some reason Pigeons and even a lot of birds hate the smell.

@psmiller:  Never heard of WD40 as a pigeon deterrent before.  Sounds like a great idea.   How long does 1 application last? 

[psmiller]

2 hours ago, avander said:

@psmiller:  Never heard of WD40 as a pigeon deterrent before.  Sounds like a great idea.   How long does 1 application last? 

Avander, not sure how long it lasts. I just apply when necessary. I sprayed once for sparrows and they never returned, but the pigeons always come back. So when they do i just spray again. I get a 4 litre container from Home Pro around 900 bht, then put is in a hand pump pressures garden spray.

[mrwebb8825]

Just use the same type of rubbing compound you'd use on your car. Dab a little on a buffing pad attachment to your electric drill. After that, just re-polish with clear-coat.