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Do It Yourself Tips
How To Replace A Chipped Tile - Chipped tiles would be considered a maintenance item which generally comes from a heavy object that is dropped on the tile. Some types of tile are more dense which tend to resist chipping a little more but a heavy enough object can chip any type of tile. A chipped floor tile or wall tile can be replaced with a few simple steps and some basic tools. The key is to not create more damage by chipping or cracking the adjacent tiles.
How To Tile Over Cracks - Tile is a great product to use on floors. It is very durable and just about any type of tile design or color can be used to enhance the look of your home. It is important to protect your investment and take the precautionary actions for a successful tile installation over cracks in the concrete slab. Let's talk about some great products that will protect your tile and keep it looking great for many years to come!
How To Tile Over Tile - A tile over tile application can be a time saving and cost effective approach for certain projects. By using the recommended products and a few simple steps, you will be well on your way to a great tile over tile project. The key is to determine if this method can be applied to your particular job. By keeping a few steps ahead of the game, you can be confident in a great tile over tile project.
Loose Tile -
can happen for a few different reasons. A thorough tile inspection is required in determining what may have caused the tiles to lose their bond. That means that you will most likely need to remove the loose tiles to see what kind of condition the substrate is in. Once the condition of the substrate has been determined, a successful repair job can be performed. The two most common types of substrates include a wood sub floor and concrete slab foundation.
Tile Removal - is a dusty, labor intensive task. This is where we need to find a way to contain the construction dust due to the tile removal (aka "demo") process. You can save yourself a whole lot of time of cleaning all that migrating dust that only takes a few minutes and will save you hours of potential cleaning. Read how a ceramictilepro gets ready for a tile removal job that keeps my customers happy.
Leaking Shower Pan - symptoms generally occur when a pan liner, hot mop or equivalent material no longer holds water in the shower area and starts to leak throughout the bathroom floor. There can be a number of reasons why the leak occurred and should be looked at quick as possible to prevent any further damage and possible mold issues. Call a plumber to check the drain to see if there is any obstructions or cracks in the pipe. I work closely with plumbers and will perform an inspection if the plumbing is checked out ok.
Slab Leaks - are from a plumbing failure that has created a leak in a concrete slab foundation. They can happen for all sorts of different reasons. A leak detector can be used by a professional plumber to inspect for leaks giving a clue as to where the leak has formed. Not a perfect science but a common process which allows a good starting point to start the labor intensive job of cutting through 4-6 inches of concrete slab to access the pipe for further inspection.
