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Can You Repair a Small Section of Tile?

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When it comes to tile repairs & grout repairs, there are little details to know. Additionally, there are best practices for making these repairs. Some small repairs you might be able to make on your own. However, you should know that most DIY repairs are designed to be a temporary fix.

When you notice tile or grout in need of repair, you don’t have to fix the entire floor. You can repair just one small section.

Types of Tile Repair

There can be more than one issue with tile that might require a repair. In most cases, repairs are needed when your tile or your grout is cracked or chipped. It might be just your tile, it might be just your grout, or it could be both. The good news is that just because you have one section that needs to be repaired, you don’t have to redo your entire tiled space.

Tile repairs typically refer to correcting tile that has become malformed in some way. The most common culprits are cracks and chips. However, tile repair could also refer to staining and discoloration issues as well. Maybe your tile just needs a refresh.

Sectional Tile Repairs & Grout Repairs

While you can replace just a small section that needs to be repaired, it does take care to do so. If you aren’t careful, you could easily cause more damage and end up needing more repairs. One of the biggest challenges is matching your tile and grout. You might want to also schedule a tile and grout cleaning so your new tile and your aged tile match well.

Or, you can get really creative and use this spot to place accents. That doesn’t always work out, but it is an option. It really depends on the area you are repairing and how large it is.

If the repair can be allocated to a small location or even a single tile, that’s a great place to start! If it is just one tile, you will have to repair the grout on all four sides of the tile, so keep that in mind.

Here are some simple steps that might be helpful in this process. It’s also what any company that makes tile repairs will follow.

  1. Deep clean the tile and grout to get the freshest look for coordination with the new tile being placed. You can clean around the section that needs repair.
  2. Take the time to create a section around the area being repaired. Tape off the tile you want to leave in place. Cover it as much as possible to prevent accidental damage.
  3. Remove the tile and grout from the affected area. You may need to do some chiseling and scraping to get all of the grout removed. You also need to remove debris and adhesive left behind after the tile comes free.
  4. Once the area is prepped, you can lay the new tile and add the fresh grout to seal it together.

These are the steps if a section is to be completely replaced. However, you can also make repairs in some cases that don’t require removing the tile if needed.

Tile Repairs & Grout Repairs

When you find yourself in need of tile and grout repairs, The King of Kleen can help! We can repair small areas or an entire tiled space if necessary. Whether you need repairs or just a deep clean, give us a call!

Why is My Tile Cracking?

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Have you ever finished a tile and grout repair only to turn around and find yet another crack in your tile? It’s such a pain! And in some cases, it might even leave you questioning whether putting down tile was really the best decision.

The truth is that there are common reasons that tile or grout could be cracking. It might have to do with the way it was installed, but not always. The good news is that there are a variety of ways to fix tile, so don’t give up just yet.

Check out these reasons your tile might be cracking.

Impact

One of the most common things that lead to cracked tile is unexpected impact. Accidents do happen, and this can damage your tile. This type of cracking will typically be confined to a small area where the impact occurred. However, a crack that isn’t repaired could spread.

An impact typically happens from dropping something on the tile. Maybe you were walking in the door with your hands full and dropped a bag of canned goods for the pantry. Maybe you grabbed your cast-iron pan from the cabinet and lost your grip.

These are just some examples. But you get the idea – dropping something heavy can crack the tile.

Overload

Tile companies do strength testing on their materials. They typically do have to meet a minimum load testing. This is 250 pounds of pressure. However, that doesn’t mean that a heavy refrigerator is going to fall under that range. In fact, it is quite easy for some larger appliances to be heavier. In this case, your tile could crack.

The good news is that most appliances will be under the mark. It is primarily your fridge that could cause concern for a load that leads to cracked tile. You may be able to place a mat under your fridge to help. However, the weight of the fridge does not change. This could still be a risk, unfortunately.

Tile Installation

Next up, let’s talk about installation. When you install your tile, you mainly think about getting it properly lined up and then adhered to the floor. But here’s the thing: your floor joists and how they are placed could cause your tile to crack. It is the same for a control joint.

Again, this might not be anything you did wrong. It’s simply the structure of your floor. If your joists have excessive space between them, this can place too much pressure on the tile and cause it to crack. However, if you know to look for this, you might be able to combat it.

Aged Substrate

Finally, your tile might crack simply because the substrate has begun to crack. This depends on the substrate itself. It is concealed under your tile so you might not even know it’s cracking. Unfortunately, when it cracks that can lead to cracks in your tile as well. This issue can be harder to pinpoint since the cause isn’t visible.

Tile and Grout Repair

If you’re noticing cracked tile or grout, we can help. The King of Kleen offers tile and grout repair services. We can come in and help stop the crack and repair it so you don’t have to worry about it spreading further. Give us a call!

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