- Grout does not usually crack on its own; issues under the surface are most likely causing the grout to crack.
- Make sure to keep any extra tiles you may have as you never know when you are going to need them.
- Having a qualified professional inspect the repair is a must to determine the cause of the problem, as well as the proper solution.
- Keep any extra tiles left over from your installation to ensure you have some on hand for future repairs.
Some important tips for all you Beaverton and Lake Oswego homeowners:
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Beaverton and Lake Oswego Tile & Grout Repairs
Loose or cracking grout?
Tiles loose on your floors?
If you have an issue with your tile or stone floors or other tile surfaces, call the experts at DeWolf Tile and Stone. Our staff has 30 years of experience in repairing tile and grout for Beaverton and Lake Oswego homeowners, as well as the surrounding Portland area.
Cracked Grout?
Cracked grout is a very common problem though it rarely has to do with the grout itself. In most cases, the cracking occurs from a problem with the substrate or improper installation of the tile, such as hollow tile due to the loss of bond to the substrate or expansion and contraction of substrate.
Professional inspection
Before any repairs are done, a professional from DeWolf Tile & Stone will inspect your tile surface to see what issues are causing the problem with the tiles and/or grout. We will then tell you what needs to be done to fix the situation, as well as take care of other issues that may present future problems.
Tile Repair
If tiles need to be replaced, we can remove the problematic tiles and replace them with new tiles (if you still have them). If not, in some cases, we can rebond the tile without actually removing it to help re-secure it to the surface.
We will also dig out and replace the grout (where needed) with either the original color or the closest matching color of grout we can find to the existing color.
