The Missing Kitchen Tiles - Can I Make Them?

[@user-ellinikaphilosophy]

Michael, you can add gypsum or talc to your concrete for a smoother surface of the tiles. Cement gives a more porous surface. That comes from 64 years of making tiles from scratch - smiles. Good luck. Your first ones came out quite well actually!

[@CassTaz]

MICHAEL @DoingItOurselves I think this person has the knowledge you need but there's no email in your channel description 👆🏻 point 👆🏻

[@matthewmcdonald9238]

Excellent point. Works for sculptures too.

[@user-ellinikaphilosophy]

@@matthewmcdonald9238 I have now updated my own knowledge base on this fact, thank you, so very much!

[@seulbebe]

Perhaps use porcelain slip used for making porcelain doll parts (heads, legs, hands) but it would have to be fired .

[@kathiefilkins445]

For all the money you are spending experimenting on tiles, you could buy a kiln and make proper ones.❤

[@emmabryan434]

There's a tile factory in Ironbridge, Shropshire. It's the oldest in the world. They still make bespoke tiles. Contact them, I'm sure they could make your tiles. It's a beautiful part of the UK if you fancy a little holiday too.

[@ginanoble7203]

Have just received some from Ironbridge ,absolutely perfect in shape and colour

[@gaiayoyo]

Yes. Make a second mold, keep your original, and mail them the mold to use. They can pour them perfectly to fit!

[@philaandrew100]

@@gaiayoyo need to send an original tile, ceramic shrinks when fired so they would need to compensate for that with the mould.

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

@@gaiayoyono it would not allow for the shrinkage that occurs during making

[@marshabentley5276]

They will use a glaze to match the color. just clean what you have and send a couple samples, because the tiles when they are old, will not all look exactly the same. You can also send the ain’t chip colors that match the best to help them match…or I will get them in the states and fly the to you in a suitcase

[@shannaodell5781]

I am a sculptor in Canada. We can get porcelain powder. Thats what I use for casting lots of objects. And it would be in keeping with the old tiles. You could also use a very thin coat of a clear sealer then paint on the tiles. You have the right idea just need to find the second last step 😊

[@marilynwade9448]

Absolutely

[@jeanpurvis1620]

I was wondering about a sealer before painting too! Great idea. Think they look great!

[@DawnYockey]

@@jeanpurvis1620I was going to say the same about a sealer too, but he has been given loads of good ideas!

[@SweetOne.]

grout sealer then paint then clear glaze finish. My father was a master plasterer and used plaster paris (porcelain powder) or marble powder for many repairs.

[@pamorama]

I was going to suggest sealer as well. But great information on the porcelain powder.

[@lizzymoore54]

🎼🤫” Shut up, Mary”. 😂 Such theatrical flare, Michael. Take a bow my dear sir, won’t you please? 🎭👏👏👏🎭

[@DemelzaBoing]

Mix the paint into the epoxy resin before adding your catalyst... You can match the exact paint to the tile and it saves painting them. Theyl already be shiny like a fired glaze. Good luck Michael, I love your channel. xx

[@donnademkodonnascreativeco432]

Yes, this!

[@kathleenestep2419]

Geezus Michael 😂😅😂you always bring a chuckle

[@melanieadkins4855]

Michael, you have a bit of a wicked streak, don't you? I love your sense of humor!

[@rupertmiller9690]

You delightfully sweet and silly man. Always fun when Michael is the one getting it done.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

You don’t need the tile to be as thick as the originals! You add more back butter(mortar) to the thinner version, then push it in level to the originals.

[@nancibishof6462]

Thinner tile will not match the angle of the bevel on the vintage tile. You need the thickness of the tile to achieve the correct angle and width of the beveled edge on the original.

[@mollymorgan8652]

@@nancibishof6462 Not necessarily. The vintage tiles have those cut-outs in the back and may have added thickness past the bevel. As long as the bevel is the same, the final thickness doesn't matter.

[@jodiebaines]

Just give them a coat of PVA/water 50/50 before you paint them. They came out brilliant, well done😍

[@melissasueferrin3409]

Yes, or some sort of primer?

[@darlene2662]

They look very good Billy! I think if you had a good sealer on it first you could then get the finish you’re looking for. Good luck to see you hope there’s more video soon! Did you get the greenhouse finished? The ends I mean. It looked good! Cheers from north of 48*! 💕😊👋🏼🇨🇦

[@jodiebaines]

@@darlene2662 it’s Michael, I agree they look great.

[@artfx9]

PVA won't stick to plaster/cement well. Peals off to easily. You need an epoxy coat or something durable.

[@AdrianneSteeley]

Yes I had a laugh, several in fact. Always fun watching Michael do it himself.

[@daiwilliams425]

Mad as a box of frogs but so entertaining 🎉😊 Great work 👍

[@marie-christinekirouack5985]

Hello from Montreal Canada. The fact that the tiles you found online are not as thick is not a problem if the profile is the same. Just use a trowel that leaves a thicker level of back grout and it would work

[@DLRTraynorCoberly]

That tree in the distance is something else!

[@toddmurphy523]

Is that the famous "Cedar" tree....?

[@jeanniehall1440]

Babalon tree

[@sharontibbo2510]

it is a very old The cedar of Lebanon tree

[@pamabernathy8728]

What a Perfectly Petherick idea! Love you, Michael. We are honored to have 2 of your prints. ❤ From an auld mum in Southern California, USA.

[@ehpeachylove]

I have one of his beautiful prints. The beautiful organ at the convent. Northern California here!

[@libbyammerman8383]

I think I have 3 now. I’m also in SoCal.

[@cgp1442]

I used to make alot of slip molds, and press molds for clay. However , when making mine, you needed to allow for shrinkage when the newly cast dried or was fired. ( Warning : Making molds is definitely addictive ) There are many places here in Southern California that make reproduction and custom tiles. Shipping to France is a pain for both shipper and receiver but shipping to the UK is not a problem. Maybe you could have things shipped to Simon in the UK and he could bring them to France. Just a thought. P S. With the music you choose in your videos, I think you're reincarnated from the 1920 or 1930, and was involved in theater. ..❤

[@AKnuth]

Michael, you are just amazing. Nothing daunts you. You are always willing to try something new. Bravo!

[@lindashelton2692]

Ok we use concrete pigment in our concrete I’ve seen some on Amazon since my husband and I are making boulders. He ran 2 concrete plants here for years making tables and benches, trash bins and planter as well as sewer pipe in in the USA. Once you settle on your medium ,color it with a pigment base dry or wet so the whole tile is the color you want.just like painting. Then use a high gloss sealer. He says it’s called wet look. Love ya Michael and this segment was very funny.

[@cartier0069]

Michael - you're such a hoot. Love it.

[@donnasteinberg1398]

Love your sense of humor Michael!!💕

[@holymoly6829]

Once finished a blind man on a galloping horse will never see the difference between yours and the original tiles 🤗🤗🤗👍

[@reladie]

That's priceless !!!

[@bellab1973]

@@reladie That is a very old saying. My Dad who was born in 1908 used to say it whenever things went slightly wrong with his decorating or DIY projects.

[@jillbecenti9987]

Michael, you naughty, naughty boy! I was cracking up the whole time! Your grandma was absolutely right!😂

[@RijackiTorment]

Your Mary Poppins references are so delightful. You bring a smile in each of your videos. Your videos are also so very restful with the footage around the property.

[@sarahfraser1012]

Michael, the renaissance man!! BRAVO!!!!!!!

[@annamweirich6883]

Michael, you can do or make just about anything. You're absolutely amazing .

[@saudilass]

Michael, subscribers should know you by now. You have great taste and a passion for keeping things original. Your kitchen, your tiles, your decisions. I have absolutely faith you will do an amazing job and keep as much as you possibly can 😊

[@cmhf5776]

It's Gwen and Billy's kitchen. Michael is just renovating it for them.

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

@@cmhf5776 Interesting, I thought it was Billy's parents who owned the Chateau.

[@belinda922]

I think they will know Michael 😂

[@cmhf5776]

@sandrakicklighter2735 No, it's Gwen and Billy who own Chateau de la Basmaignée, having purchased it in 2016 with an inheritance left to Gwen after she and her sister sadly lost their parents. This is explained on their website. Gwen’s parents were the majority shareholders of the 170 year old French company Lesaffre, the largest producer of yeast in the world. Lesaffre are the global leader in the production of yeast. There was a vlog where Billy took Ernest to a supermarket to show him the Lesaffre yeast sold there and to explain to him the connection between Gwen and the company. Lesaffre have a turnover of 1.5 billion, 10,000 employees and have 80 subsidiaries in 50 countries. Michael doesn't own his cottage, as it's part of the chateau estate, but he paid for the cottage renovations himself using funds from his KZbin channel and sale of his artworks. He's a very hard worker and talented artist. Billy asked him to renovate the chateau kitchen for himself and Gwen, but he doesn't own any part of it. He raised the money for the greenhouse restoration himself too, plus the small cottage garden and he's done a great job!

[@leed206]

​@@sandrakicklighter2735as far as I am aware Gwen & Billy own both Chateau & Convent. Mum & dad live at Chateau with everybody else & are part of family workers.

[@EAP0804]

You are THE man for this job

[@Swede-m7q]

Practically perfect in every way! ❤

[@KarensArtisticTouches]

Have you thought about putting a sealer over the paint to get the shiny effect you want? You could also put a very thin coat of clear resin on them to get the shiny look.

[@jonathanscott01]

I came here to say this exact thing, a thin coat of epoxy on top of the enamel paint.

[@lundworks9901]

Hello, Michael! You missed one: Château de Rosiere's Amy made tiles for her bathroom sink back splash. Do test tiles, as there may be a shrinkage factor.

[@sanyaomerovic1659]

She has a kiln.

[@CantinhodasInspirações]

How to renovate a chateau, the lovely Anna also made and painted her kitchen tiles ❤

[@EdmunddelaRiviere]

Only Michael can make a manure wagon attached to a tractor look like artistic expression. Great video. Keep up the good work!

[@bslucas4]

We love your videos you are super funny keep them coming from old married couple in Australia who think your so talented xxx

[@kaye-q1k]

Michael you’re so creative and you had me giggling today. Thanks for the laugh.

[@Stephen_A.]

"30 years of childhood memories". LOL. I'm still a child at 60. 😍

[@tfcasper]

You are always the artist. This reminds me that when Anna and Philip needed tiles for their kitchen, Anna went to a ceramicist near them and made some bespoke tiles. You could work with him and get the right shape and color and finish. Also, if you find that at the end you really think painting them all is the best thing, then do it. I've seen other people paint tiles and it looks great. You don't need to make it look new and perfect, just more consistent.

[@AprilRaine60]

I love that channel, Anna & Philip. I watched her make her tiles and her wall paper. Very talented.

[@Jasonmarcnash787]

The more you do, the more you can do. If anyone can, you can. A brilliant video, making tiles from Silicone. You try every alternative and that I admire you for.

[@khall1166]

'Shut up Mary"😂🤣😂

[@deniseh122]

This was a fun video, had me laughing in the silly parts = naughty, naughty Michael. Even though you aren’t quite satisfied with the outcome, you sure had a good time making the molds. Thanks for always including your original theme music in all your videos, it’s very iconic for your channel.

[@annettewalter2273]

You are going to have fun making those tiles. Your Grandma was correct a good laugh is so important. 😂😂😂

[@birgitgairola8548]

That silicone looks quite similar to the silicone dentists use. It is very precise and cures in minutes. I am excited to see you in the kitchen again. And I love to see you on your creative projects and lovely paintings.

[@artdeve8979]

I love it when you use your original music so much!❤❤

[@twvea]

Me too. Keep forgetting its name though.

[@lindabryant4292]

I was happy to see the old cedar tree again. This is quite a project, I think you are quite correct that you will get a better result from resin; however, if you had a vibrating table to put the mold on while drying, all those little bubbles would disappear. I used to do lost wax casting for jewelry and that's how we got the bubbles out of the molds. 🧡

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Wow, I am impressed by your determination to get those tiles right.👍😄❤️

[@iimoreno29]

If you watch Michael smile you know he's not even telling you half of what he's thinking. 😅

[@deborrastrom8559]

I believe that, he is the secret Genuis of 🇫🇷. Lol 🎉❤ 😉

[@barbaramcintyre8213]

Bet it feels good in the kitchen now you have made it watertight. Your doing a brilliant job!

[@artdeve8979]

I enjoy your channel so much Michael🎉🎉🎉

[@francesmcgrath5663]

You are just lovely, a really nice person and soooooo talented. ❤❤

[@kathywiseman7944]

I would pull tiles off the bottom row and move them up to where the broken and missing ones are. That way the new ones won't be as noticable.

[@Scotty7268]

Ok, I haven't seen any other chateau owners making tiles etc. so I found this fascinating and innovative. I don't see these as back up tiles. I think the fact that you made them, makes them valuable and you should actually have a tiny mark on each to identify them. You should be so proud of what you do.

[@ItsMeHello555]

I wouldn’t keep looking! These are genius, beautiful, and will leave your “print” on the castle for the future! As it should be. ❤

[@margaret7688]

Mikey, 🤣🤣 you are wicked. You made me laugh out loud! Love you buddy.

[@wendyfromoz4480]

You never cease to bring a smile to my face.

[@123uschie]

Thank you for demonstrating this!

[@LynneCorkum]

Here's a suggestion Michael. You've made the mold...that's the biggest job. Take your mold to someone who makes ceramic dishes, pottery etc that has a kiln. They can fill the molds with a liquid clay and fire them. That person can help you experiment to find the correct color of paint...fire again, and then put the finishing gloss glaze...and another firing to make the tile hard. It would be like putting a tile shaped plate on the wall but as you said, it will never be walked on or damaged. Find someone with a kiln...that's the key to making the tile hard and glossy. Good Luck.

[@chanaheszter168]

Won't work because ceramic shrinks in firing

[@chanaheszter168]

You need a textured back, not a smooth one. Has to be grippy to hold adhesive.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Love this! Who knew casting tiles could be comedy gold!

[@BerylMatcham]

Always manage to put a smile on my face, Michael ❤ xx Thank you. The tiles looked good and will do if you can't find the correct ones 🎉.

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Michael ❤️🙏 you truly are a wonderful lovely soul. Thank you for sharing everything with us. Love seeing your thought process and ingenuity when getting a project done you always seem like it comes easy to you. Many blessings to you and the whole family you are a joy to watch!

[@kwwa7982]

Of course you can create tiles! Yes!

[@lulugirl7043]

Michael you are all that and a bag of chips !!! 😂😂 your granny was right 😊

[@karenmorrison8112]

What else could one ask for with our favourite music.

[@mavep2855]

I think you are very close to perfecting the tiles. Some great suggestions in the comments that might solve your problem. Love your sense of humour Michael, laughter is the best medicine! 🇨🇦❤️

[@tc7486]

Michael, you can do anything! Very well! ❤

[@tc7486]

Just a thought. If you try to make the tile out of epoxy, I wonder if you’d be able to get it out of the mold. Since epoxy sticks so well.

[@vickyoakes4584]

It was a good idea and you are correct, they won't get heavy traffic. You could paint them with epoxy, that would make them smooth & glossy.

[@pammcquigg9581]

Michael you are the greatest. Love watching you. You make my day wish you were on every day you make me laugh. Keep it up your wonderful.

[@TammyMullins-tp5uf]

😂Michael is being naughty 😂😂

[@robloxgoofs1916]

Ohhhh that white cat. So pretty

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Michael they turned out really good. You almost want the paint to be like a nail polish enamel to get the shine. I wouldn’t give up on perfecting this process. Fun video as always. ❤

[@lindagage7315]

Love the music you always pick for your videos! You can do just about anything! Well done

[@kimbevan5614]

You make me laugh out loudly Michael, you have a fabulous sense of humour. If there are tiny air bubbles, you need to bash the poured plaster on the table, so that any trapped air comes to the top of the mould ( this will be the back of the tile) any large air bubbles you can prick… with a needle 😂😂. Once the plaster is cured it needs several coats of a sealer like, Mod Podge Matte Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish. I make plaster bits for the grandchildren to paint and this works for me, plus you could add a little acrylic or powdered paint to your white plaster to give it a base colour.. love watching you K🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

[@lyndacran1219]

Great job Michael,

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Oh Michael….you are too funny!! Love the gorgeous white kitty! Your attempt at making the tiles went really well! At least you know that will work, if you decide to do them yourself! You had some good suggestions here, too, in the comments! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻

[@clarahoyee3174]

You are able to do it! Michael. You are very talented.

[@damealeta3541]

First, Michael, I love your bawdy sense of humor! It is certainly appreciated by me! LOL Second, don't try another casting method. Just seal the tiles with UV resin or expose resin. That will seal them and allow you to paint them without it soaking in. I might be wrong about this but makes sense to me. 😀💖

[@pennylarge8977]

Love your creativity and your talent!!! Your Mary Poppins quote is a great reminder! Thank you! "In every job that must be done their is an element of fun. You find the fun and 'snap' the jobs a gain. 🎶And every task you undertake becomes a piece of cake."🎵 Shut up Mary. ha ha

[@FunwithBooboo]

I love fixing things and doing projects like you too. That's why I love your channel ❤ 👍👍👍

[@minecraftmum3436]

I have spent most of this episode laughing, what was in Michael's breakfast?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NancyCassell]

Oh my, I pretty much laughed my way through this video, from the opening Mery Poppins ditty, to using the screwdriver as a stir-stick, to viagra to Bondo..."oh no, I've got Bondo on Mum and Dad's table... they'll never know." Michael, you were on a roll today.

[@love_France]

Oh Michael you are such a perfectionist and the tiles you made look perfect! At the end of the day who is going to inspect the tiles anyway, go with your own creations. You are so talented and charismatic could watch you all day whatever you're doing! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@risalangdon9883]

Michael, keep in mind that back in the day here in the US, finer homes and businesses would import materials such as the tiles from European countries. That said, Texas has many many many reclaimed materials outlets, warehouses, shops and the like. So she probably could have some luck finding what you need. I think mississippi and some other states also have some good reclaimed places.

[@franzi1710]

How about having the missing tiles printed on a professional 3D printer? The colour can also be pasted on beforehand. The only thing left to do would be to apply a little gloss varnish.

[@JoaninFlorida]

Maybe experiment with a non porous covering before painting the tiles you have already made. Like an undercoat before nail polish.

[@donnadodman8865]

Look at you go! Love your sense of ha ha Micheal 😂

[@bergermary917]

Michael good to see your doing more videos. Glad the kitchen is getting worked on too😊

[@ehpeachylove]

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! ❤❤❤

[@jonimarchese7655]

Hey Michael, thank you for putting out a video today, you took a very bad day for me and made it better. You never cease to amaze Michael; I don't think there is a task or project that you can't figure out how to make it happen. The tiles look perfect for what you need. Well, done. Hi Lola, a perfect video. Love from N.Y.

[@christine2023]

What’s a little humour during vlogs, love it!

[@edwardulrich1515]

Valiant effort, Michael. Experimentation leads to new discoveries. 😊

[@isobelstuart9529]

That was really a fascinating DIY. I could watch you all day, and you make me laugh. Nothing daunts you!

[@johart8922]

Michael, Anna from How to Renovate Your Chateau without murdering your husband is very good at crafts. She used to work for Balmain her wallpaper making, screen printing fabrics and eye for detail are superb. She made the tiles for her kitchen to her own design, she made them at a workshop in Normandy, but I'm sure they could make your tiles for you and it won't be so far to travel to get them done. I'm sure she'd be pleased to help with the name of the workshop. It's worth a try you've nowt to lose.

[@TheSecretChateau]

I know this workshop well. I live in the area. Anna did not make the tiles, she glazed existing generic tiles. The workshop does not manufacture tiles but gives people the chance to decorate already existing products.

[@susanshelton2121]

You are doing a great job. Continue with the home made tiles. Very inspirational.

[@deborahdewar1353]

So funny 🤣 re: silicon mold. Had a good laugh, so thanks Michael and keep up the great efforts x

[@CoralieNah]

You can cast ceramic tiles with the mold you have, except they’ll shrink during the firing process. But IMO the concrete tiles can be epoxy painted and would look cool too. It just shows the dedication you folks are putting into the project.

[@Ragnar8504]

Yes, you'd have to figure out the shrinkage rate and create a few upscaled master tiles for the mould (maybe wooden ones?) but then you'd get the real deal instead of painted concrete replicas. You'd just need to find someone with a kiln locally.

[@joannekoferl3333]

Michael, you are sniffing too much fumes.😂

[@marilynharper759]

I have no guidance how to accomplish what you’re already achieving. Just know I love every step you take! Enjoying each step and all your vlogs.

[@suestracks]

Michael, could you use epoxy with silica powders or mica powders matched to your original tiles? They would have the same sheen. Or, what about an auto paint shop? They can reproduce that paint in the exact colour and spray them for you and then bake them in their spray paint room.

[@lorrainekennedy2097]

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

[@sandradrees5499]

Michael, you can even make tile making fun! Tiles looked great, if you can perfect the process they will be fabulous. Enjoyed your cheeky vibe today, you obviously get your sense of humour from nannie Stella 🤣

[@karenmorrison8112]

You are onto it Micheal. It's a bit of patience and a slow process restoring old Tiles. But worth it.

[@JerriHubbard-q7g]

Michael so glad to see you back. I could enjoy you watching paint dry! Lol

[@CherriRobb]

You're so cute ... doing anything you choose. Hugs, Colorado Cherri