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Our Meticulous Approach to Tile Repair in Frederick, MD
When it comes to tile damage, the devil is in the details. A crack in your tile may seem like a small issue, but when left untreated, can lead to larger problems than you may expect. As a critical part of your home, floors aren't just a design feature. They also protect your subfloor which protects your home's structural elements. Should water slip beneath your tile, it can affect your subfloor, leading to water damage and wood rot, not to mention mold and mildew.
What can you expect during your tile repair in Frederick, MD? A thorough inspection of the affected tile as well as the subfloor beneath it. We'll need to assess the type of damage and if there's a chance water has snuck beneath it. If we suspect this, we may recommend replacement rather than repair. A few common types of tile services we perform include:
- Crack & tile chip repair: We'll use an epoxy filler to fill the crack or chip. There are many different colors of filler to match the color of your tile, however, if you have multiple cracks across your tile, we may recommend that you get a replacement.
- Grout Repair: Grout is a miracle sealant that keeps tiles in place and ensures no water seeps behind them. If the grout has been damaged, we'll remove the old material and pipe a fresh grout line. There are numerous grout colors available, so if you are tired of seeing grout staining on white material, we recommend choosing a darker shade.
- Single tile replacement: If a single tile replacement is needed, we will need you to supply a tile that matches your existing set. We'll begin by removing the damaged tile, leveling the surface of the subfloor if needed, applying thin-set mortar or tile adhesive, and laying the tile before regrouting around its edges to secure it in place.
Addressing tile damage right away is pertinent to preventing serious issues, so let's take a look at some of the types of tile we repair so we can get the process started.
- Bathroom Tile Repair: Tile is the perfect choice for bathrooms where moisture levels are high. Instead of wooden floors or carpet, tile is a moisture-resistant and cost-effective alternative that repels water rather than absorb it. If you have tile damage in your bathroom, whether around your bathtub, bathroom walls, or on the floor, repairing it can help prevent moisture damage to your walls and floors.
- Shower Tile Repair: Shower surface tile protects your walls from damage. In fact, there is no other material consistently used for showers. The key to maintaining shower tile lies in repairing cracks quickly and replacing damaged grout. Grout only lasts for about 5 years before it needs to be replaced, but once it begins to chip, you put your walls at risk of water damage.
- Tile Backsplash Repair: Your backsplash runs behind your bathroom sink, kitchen sink, or kitchen countertops. It's less about protecting your walls and more about adding a pop of color, texture, or pattern to the space. Backsplashes are usually always tile, but the type of tile they're made from varies from home to home. Options like glass, porcelain, and ceramic tile are popular, and while durable, all of these can be cracked with enough force.
- Floor Tile Repair: Tile is a durable choice for floors but it does have its limits. In the kitchen, dropped pots and pans may affect your tile, while heavier items such are hair dryers may affect it in the bathroom. Our swift tile flooring repair will resolve these issues quickly.
From natural stone to ceramic tile repair, we can repair a wide range of interior and exterior tiles on your property.
