From shower walls to kitchen floors, tile is the ideal choice of surface covering for any part of a house or building that is likely to be exposed to water on a regular basis. It can feel more permanent than softer materials like carpet or textiles, and many people aren't sure what to do when it becomes damaged—or even if anything can be done to save it. In most cases of minor damage, tile repair is going to be adequate to address the problem. But if the damage is serious and widespread, a new flooring installation may be the better choice. Here's how our expert Charleston handyman team handles tile repair services.
Small Chips and Cracks
If we're talking about porcelain or ceramic tile cracks and chips that are limited to one tile or are affecting a couple of pieces here and there, it's likely we can handle them pretty easily with tile repair. Charleston, SC handymen generally take care of this kind of damage with a fairly simple process that involves filling the chip or crack with epoxy and feathering the edges to blend it into the texture of the surface. Once it's dry, we'll paint over it to conceal the repair and then seal it for wear resistance.
Loose or Broken Tiles
If a unit is relatively undamaged but has come loose from the grout and mortar that were holding it in place, the best solution is to remove the remnants of old mortar and then put it back in place with fresh thin-set and grout. A tile that has been smashed to pieces is a different matter—that type of damage can't be concealed with epoxy and paint, so it's best to remove it and replace it with a new, matching unit if one is available. We'll accomplish that by carefully removing the grout from around the damaged unit to protect adjacent tiles, then taking the broken pieces out, removing the old mortar, and laying in a fresh new piece, then grouting around it so it looks just like the rest of your installation.
Crumbling Grout
Sometimes there's absolutely nothing wrong with your tiles themselves, but your grout is cracking, crumbling apart and in desperate need of tile repair. Or, the grout lines could just be so full of ground-in dirt that they're never going to look clean despite some grout cleaning efforts. We can solve those problems without removing the tiles at all. We'll use a grout saw to carefully remove the grout while leaving the individual units in place and then re-grout the installation, so it looks good as new. We can also take care of sealing the grout if you choose to help prevent dirt infiltration, though the sealant will need to be replaced every few years or so.
Why Choose Mr. Handyman for Tile Repair, Charleston, SC?
As a property owner, whether it's residential or commercial, you want your property in good condition and looking its very best. But there are so many necessary repair, maintenance, installation and improvement tasks that are necessary to achieve that, and no one can be an expert in absolutely everything. When it comes to skilled projects such as tile repair, Charleston, SC homeowners can rely on the experienced team of professional handymen at Mr. Handyman of Charleston and Summerville.
Customer satisfaction is our top priority, which is why we focus on always delivering courteous, honest, professional customer service. You can rely on us to communicate clearly with you throughout the entire process and go the extra mile to make sure the results of our work are exactly what you were hoping they would be. Our services aren't just for residential clients—business owners can call us for comprehensive services for commercial properties, including commercial tile installation and repair.
