Tile repairs, cracked tile replacement & regrouting Fourways

Yes. A tiler cuts out the grout around the damaged tile, breaks it out carefully from the centre, cleans off the old adhesive and fits a replacement. The main challenge is matching the tile, so any spares from the original installation are very useful.

Hollow tiles have lost their bond to the adhesive, often because the adhesive was applied in dabs rather than a full bed, the substrate moved, or water got underneath. Hollow tiles will eventually crack or lift, so they are usually replaced before that happens.

If grout is cracking, crumbling, missing in places or stays dark after cleaning, it has broken down and should be raked out and regrouted. Regrouting also stops water getting behind tiles in showers and around baths.

Grout fills the joints between tiles. Silicone is used at movement joints where tiles meet a bath, basin, shower tray or a different surface, because those joints need to flex. Both are usually refreshed together in a bathroom.

Replacing a handful of tiles is priced per tile or as a small call-out, while regrouting is priced per square metre. Epoxy grout costs more than cement grout but resists stains and water far better in wet areas. A qualified pro in Fourways can advise on your specific situation.