All tiles, whether porcelain or ceramic or natural stone, gray slate, or marble, are prone to wear and tear. No tile is immune from requiring repair, even with routine maintenance. Tile surfaces have a protective layer called a sealant, which typically keeps moisture out, making it water resistant, but this sealant wears off after five years, depending on the regular maintenance that's been done. This is how your bathroom and kitchen tiles can become extremely vulnerable to water damage, especially in rooms with higher humidity and regular usage. Tile damage, even the most minor issues, should be looked at and repaired immediately to prevent any health problems or more significant issues. This can be done with a simple grout repair, such as replacing the grout sealant, grout cleaning, swapping it out for epoxy grout that is moisture resistant, or even fixing cracked ceramic tiles with clear epoxy.
Do you need tile repair, Boulder, CO? Homeowners can check the tiles around their homes for signs of needing Boulder tile repair. Damaged tiles can include crumbling grout lines, discolored or faded tile colors or grout, chipped or cracked tiles, tiles with hairlines cracks, tiles with larger cracks, tiles that move or wiggle, expansion and contraction issues caused by extreme temperature changes, re-caulking, and other cosmetic problems.
These issues may seem like little and often go unnoticed, but if not fixed or looked after can cause future water damage and costly installations if not addressed. Moisture could get into the cracks and create mold, which could go unnoticed for years but create serious health problems. If larger cracks break off, broken tiles can have sharp pieces that could cut someone, which is also a serious hazard. Re-grouting is a tedious process that requires patience, skill, and the correct tools.
Leave the headaches at work and let the pros give you a hand at home. From tile installation to tile repair, our Boulder tile repair team can look at the problem and come up with a solution and cost estimate for you in no time.
