There’s nothing that brings a room together quite like a beautiful tile floor. If your tile flooring has seen better days, you may be considering replacing it. However, before you shell out thousands of dollars to install new floors, consider refinishing the tile instead. With a little time and effort, you can refinish the tiles to make them look brand new again.
Today, we’re going to go over some of the basics when it comes to refinishing tile flooring in your home. If this is something you’ve been thinking about doing, this article should give you all the information that you need to get started.
What is Tile Refinishing
Tile flooring is a breeze to maintain and is durable enough to withstand the constant foot traffic of your home. However, you might have noticed some of your tile flooring looking a bit dull or taking on a grimy look. This is caused by the buildup of dirt, grime, and debris that has accumulated over time in the pores and crevices of the tile. Thankfully, it’s easy to refinish tile floors without having to go through the hassle of replacing them.
Tile refinishing is a process that puts a new outer surface on worn, damaged or poorly performing tiles in your home. The process bonds a new surface, such as an acrylic or urethane-based coating, to the old tile, filling in small cracks and chips as it covers. The result is a fresh new look that lasts for years to come with basic cleaning and maintenance.
Refinishing vs. Replacing Tile
The cost and time involved in refinishing ceramic tile are much less than those involved in replacing it. If you’re changing the look with refinishing, you’re also avoiding demolition and construction. And if you’re just restoring tile that’s still in good shape, refinishing can make your old floors look like new again.
How to Know If Your Tile Needs Refinishing
If you’re not sure if your tile needs refinishing, here are some of the common signs of wear and tear that will signal to you that the time has come for refinishing:
Chips in Your Tile
Tiles are a durable material that is generally easy to maintain, however they are not completely immune to damage. Tile can incur damage and crack for a number of reasons like improper installation, excessive weight, water damage, but whatever the cause, you’ll need to do something about it as it poses a safety hazard if someone were to trip over them.
If you notice chipping or cracks on the surface of your tile, then it may be time for refinishing. Refinishing your tile can be a good way to temporarily mask cracks until you can replace them with new tile later.
Worn Grout
Grout is one of the most important parts of any tiling job, as it provides stability and holds everything together. With time and use, grout can become worn down or change colors due to mold growth or general neglect. In either case, refinishing is the best option to fix this issue, as it involves replacing the old grout with new grout to keep everything looking its best.
Stains on Your Tile
Your flooring is the most likely surface to attract stains, especially if it is in a high-traffic area like the living room or kitchen. The top common stains you’ll see is dirt and mud coming in on shoes, food splatters and spill marks on the floor, coffee or tea marks, pet accidents, rust rings from furniture, ink/pen marks and even mold. If you have stains on your tile that won’t come out with soap and water or other cleaning solutions, then it may be time for tile refinishing. Refinishing your tile will give it a brand-new look and feel, erasing years of wear and tear.
Tired of Your Dull-Looking Tiles? Let Us Help You Make It Look New Again.
Ceramic tile refinishing isn’t rocket science, but it’s not something you want to try on your own. Just because the process is simple doesn’t mean that there isn’t a lot of room for mistakes. Fortunately, you can avoid the mistakes by hiring us to do the job for you.
When you call us today, we can provide a free estimate for your tile refinishing needs. One of our experts will come out to your home, inspect your tile, and let you know what it will take to get it looking like new again.
Reach out to Alabama Landsource for more information.
