Tile is an excellent, inexpensive alternative to carpet and wood. With lower project costs, surface tile cleaning is quick and easy, making it an ideal choice for kitchens, bathrooms, patios, and more.
Whichever part of your house your damaged surface is in, and whatever the problem, our experienced service professionals can take care of it with professional service and outstanding results through the right strategy for tile repair. Vancouver homeowners know that surfaces can be damaged by a variety of factors, and the way we approach repair work will naturally vary depending on the nature of the problem. Here are some of the Vancouver tile repair services we can handle to restore your walls and floors to their original condition.
Surface Issues
When it comes to small tile surface problems like chips or hairline cracks that need porcelain or ceramic tile repair in Vancouver, the professionals at Mr. Handyman can typically conceal the damage by filling it with epoxy and blending that into the surface texture, then painting over it once it's dry and sealing the paint to give it wear protection. Tile repair for surface damage is more about hiding the damage than removing it to restore the surface's appearance.
Loose Tiles
A single tile (or multiple pieces) that has come loose from its bed of mortar can be dealt with easily by our Vancouver handyman team. In this case, tile repair involves removing the old mortar and grout, then re-laying the original piece back in place and grouting around it. Replacing loose tiles is of utmost importance if you want to protect your home's subfloor. Depending on where your loose tile is located, those in the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room are particularly susceptible to water damage. If water creeps behind your loose tile, it can seep into your subfloor and weaken it, possibly leading to mold—and that's the last thing you want underneath your floors.
Smashed Pieces
Tile, while durable, can be damaged with enough force. Dropping a pot on the kitchen floor can do it. If your tile is old enough, it may be damaged with even a weaker force. However, if your tile becomes smashed, fixing it will help protect your floors and walls and will undoubtedly improve the appearance of your space.
When a piece is severely cracked or smashed, the only viable tile repair option is replacement. The problem with replacement is that it can be surprisingly difficult to find a perfectly matching piece to install where the broken piece was, unless you have spare tiles from your installation. If a perfect (or close enough) match can't be found, the whole surface will likely need to be replaced with a new tile installation.
Damaged Grout Repair: Vancouver
Are you tired of scrubbing dingy grout surfaces that never get cleaner, thanks to ground-in dirt? Or, maybe you've noticed your grout is starting to crack and crumble in some places. Grout is a cement-based product essential to any tile installation, but it doesn't last as long as the tiles themselves and will likely need to be replaced first. We take care of grout repair. Vancouver professionals on our team use a carbide-tipped scoring tool to remove the old grout lines, leaving the pieces in place, and then re-grout the installation without ever moving the tiles. The adhesive used in modern grout provides a strong bond while allowing flexibility, helping prevent cracking.
Types of Tile We Handle During Tile Repair: Vancouver
We can repair any type of tile in your home, including porcelain tile, ceramic, glass, natural stone, or slate tile. The tile repair process is similar no matter what type of material we're dealing with, and that allows us to offer a spectrum of repair services for your home. Here are a few of the many areas in your home we can repair:
- Kitchen backsplash
- Kitchen flooring
- Bathroom flooring
- Bathroom backsplash
- Shower walls
- Patio flooring
- Drain tiles
- And more!
If you have tiles at home, we can fix them! Whether moisture is ruining the grout or you need spot repairs on your tile, our crew is ready to promptly handle your needs. To get started on tile and grout repair, Vancouver residents can schedule a service with us today.
