The Missing Kitchen Tiles - Can I Make Them?

How about using a primer before the paint also using fine steel wool in between coats of paint.

primer and gloss paint perhaps?

Michael, when working with epoxy resin in silicone mould(s) something to keep in mind, the working time of the epoxy resin, the amount air bubbles in the epoxy resin, and using a release agent of your silicone mould(s)

Speak to Anna from how to renovate a chateau she made her own tiles and had them fired locally to set and get a glaze, she’s near Honfleur, I think 😁 she’s incredible at making her own wallpaper, fabric, tiles etc x

Hello Michael would using PVA be any good to use before painting your tiles like Simon does on the walls at the convent before the plasterboard is painted? Just a thought. Really enjoy your videos, thanks.

It might be more time and money than you want to invest, but for a few dozen tiles I'd just borrow a friend's kiln and make the tiles like you are doing now, but coat them in glaze and bake them in the kiln. They'll come out looking and actually being real glazed tiles. You can adjust the glaze to get the exact color you want and adjust the raw tile size to get the exact size you want. Who knows, you might find a new hobby you'll enjoy!

There is a store in Italy that sells used tiles, they might have some. You could also try thrift /antique stores.

I would seal the plaster tiles before painting them.

Why not seal the tiles before you paint them. A multi purpose sealer will smooth them and stop them from being porous.

coat them in epoxy after you paint them?

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I like the verdant interludes between the tasks, it's very restful. Your videos are like an adult only Blue Peter. You just need a tortoise walking slowly across the screen.

😂… your humor is just what one needs from you Micheal ….
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Michael now you have the mould, would finding a potter help you, then once fired they will be glazed
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OMG Michael. You are looking so great, what hav you don ?

How about making a mold for clay tiles. People make clay items and fire them in kilns. Once fired they can be glazed and fired for a glossy finish. I wonder what it might cost for custom made tiles. Or better yet, use your equipment and fuel to bake and glaze your own tiles. Kills can be assembled, disassembled, moved and reassembled.

Michael, seal the cement. Then paint. Maybe try painting sealer from the job above your head😉(it's waterproof, cement/stone friendly)

If the dimensions are correct except the tile is not thick enough, can you not do a double layer of the adhesive grout? Put one layer and then come back and put another layer to the detail will be the right thickness? Seems like that would be a lot less work

Michael you are brilliant and you’re articulate, thoughtful and eagerness to learn new things and do them is wonderful to watch.

Love you to bits! ❤❤❤

Great episode, Michael. I love the advice in the comments. I’ve learnt something today 😊

Theres a seelent for concrete .so seal them ,paint , clearlack. job done

Great video , who is Lola that does your videoing ? She is good at it xxx

Very entertaining 😂😂😂

You just need to seal the concrete before you paint it is all.

Michael, this was fascinating to watch. Thank you for the video.

Btw, who is your camera person?

Can you gesso the tile and then paint with the shiny paint afterwards? That might solve the porous nature.

If the paint is soaking into them, perhaps you could try 'priming' them before painting like you would with wood . . . ? That would also cause them to look more 'glazed'. Or, if the finish is still not shiny enough, a clear coat after painting would work - a spray clear coat would be easiest.

They look great!

😂 such funny comments re silicone

The tiles in the frame look like a miniture stone henge. I am glad I am not the only one who has used the screwdriver to stir then clean it.

I'd buy one. So glad you had fun. It was fun watching you.

Michael your talents slay me. So did slapping the mold 😂

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Great job Michael. I think you could make your own. Its always good to have a laugh. 🦘🐨🐊🦜

How about a primer on the replacement tiles?

try using a primer coat first of shellac and then color paint it.

Do you have a self leveling primer there?

You need to find a local pottery place with a porcelain firing capability. We have a local artisan art studio that I’m sure would be willing to do something like that. However, as we are in Idaho, USA, I’m sure there’s got to be something like that closer to your part of the world.

Thanks for the video, Michael.

Have you considered trying an automotive grade high gloss clear on top of the painted tiles? You should be able to pick up a rattle can spray version just about anywhere.

Could you seal them before painting them?

Can use masonry primer before paint

Michael use some grout sealer first, then paint then clear glaze top coat or Osmo high gloss for top coat. You did fantastic!!

The tiles themselves looked amazing. How about using a flat paint, and spray them with polyurethane? That might look as though they'd been glazed. And if it's a bit too shiny, you could tech it down with some steel wool. Now, as for molding replicas of physical features, well, you do have lovely hands, and . . .

Micheal, I am sure you will find a solution for the tiles. There are lots of suggestions here that may help you.❤

Thank you Michael, that was fun, informative and lots of laughs!

Make some "slip" watered down clay). Pour your tile and ask a local potter to fire them, I don't know if there will be too much shrinkage.

Loving the DIY

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Can you make ceramic tiles with the molds and have someone glaze them?