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09 // DAMAGE & REPAIRS
REPAIRING DAMAGES
CLASSEN polymer tiles can be repaired if damaged. If the tile is too
badly damaged, it should be replaced. Minor damage such as cracks or
chipping can be easily repaired.
To repair a damaged tile, a touch-up kit with appropriate repair kit
selection is helpful.
To prepare the damaged tile, first
clean it thoroughly. Impurities
such as grease, dust or other dirt
must be completely removed.
Use the recommended clean-
ing agents for this purpose (see
p.24). Aft er cleaning, allow to dry
thoroughly.
Apply the appropriate repair kit
according to the instructions
with the gas or electric melter
and then carefully press it with a
spatula into the damaged area.
Any excess adhesive should be
removed as far as possible.
Once the repair kit has dried, any
residual adhesive can be sanded
off with sandpaper. Finally, the
damaged tile can be repainted
with lacquer paint or a touch-
up pencil. Pay attention to the
manufacturer’s instructions on
application and drying time.
1. PREPARE THE DAMAGED TILE:
2. REPAIR DAMAGE OF THE TILE:
3. POSTPROCESSING THE TILE:
TIP: Tape the area to be repaired
with masking tape. This will protect
the neighboring area from contam-
ination during the repair.