darkening tiles an ideas ?

[Mattk]

I needed to replace some tiles in our bathroom. they were a light beige colour fading to white around the edges. i visited b&q and annoyingly they had slightly darker or white and mine sat right in the middle so i plumped for white.
the colouring is very subtle.can anyone suggest something to stain the tiles to better match the colour? doesnt necessarily have to be permanent. i was thinking of trying dabbing coffee or similar on and letting it dry on.
thanks.

[Mattk]

*any ideas.

[ummmm]

It wouldn't stay on though.

[ayabrea38]

Long shot,but an oil based glass paint might work.You can dilute the colour to match with thinner and it should last longer than coffee!

[buildersmate]

The glaze on the tiles prevents colour sticking well, so whatever you paint on will tend to fall off gradually when cleaned.
Perhaps use a contrasting tile in a specific area? (which may involve stripping off some 'good' tiles to get a decent pattern)

[stanbesida]

I just thought I should post a reply to ayabrea38's answer, Oil paints dry by mechanical key, i.e. entering the pores and keying to them, so it isn't advisable to use this on tiles. There is a primer available which can be used to paint over glazed tiles which can then be painted as normal, this can be used on most tiles apart from where a lot of water is present. i.e. showers

[Mattk]

thanks guys. we will be selling our house in the very near future so a clean won't be necessary just needs to look good!