Microcementing

[phoolani]

we made a catastrophic error in our choice of kitchen tiles - they are impossible to clean and look completely grubby all the time and spoil the whole kitchen and dining area. I've decided to micro cement over them (i.e. have a thin layer of concrete put on) but I'm finding sourcing a company difficult. i sent out 6 enquiries and only got two back, one for £2000 and one for £5000, neither of which fill me with confidence.
Does anybody have any recommendations for this sort of work? I'm London-based.

At those prices I'd replace the tiles.

Considered that but getting em all up would be a nightmare.
Anyone got any recommendations?

Out of interest - which are the disastrous tiles?

Can't find them on the website, no doubt withdrawn for being the stupidest tiles ever, but they have a rough surface (can't think of the right word) and they're light grey - meaning they have literally been dirty since the day they were laid. To clean them - actually 'clean' them, you have to get the toothbrush attachment on the steam cleaner and scrub them till you need a lie down and a cup of tea, by which time you'll have managed about half a tile.
I must add, I didn't choose them...

We had someone round to quote on this and to be honest he did not inspire confidence either. Can't remember what the price was. We've decided to go for tiles I think, so I am really keen to know what your shit ones were!

Sounds like a lot of work! Hope you get it sorted

It's the combination of light colour and dimpled (not the right word, either) surface.
I can only advise everyone to stay well away from any floor tile which isn't completely smooth and for the love of all that's holy, if you must get them, at least get a colour that hides the dirt.
I kinda joke, but they're actually depressing me. The kitchen's new, new dining table etc etc all spoiled by the awful floor.

Fufulina - I would never go near light grey tiles in a high traffic area again. But, y'know, if yours are smooth...

Omg. Thank you. Although I sodding hate making kitchen decisions. And thought that one was a done deal. Sad face.

Could you tile over them?