If you are thinking that broken tiles are an eyesore, you are correct.  Depending on the location of the broken tile or series of tiles, the problems could be much more.

A broken tile could be likened to the proverbial weakest link in the chain.  A tiled surface is only as strong as its weakest tile.  While a cracked or broken tile on a kitchen backsplash might be more of an eyesore than anything else, the same cannot be said for tiles in other areas of your home or business.

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As experienced tile repair and care providers, we are here to explain the bigger problems posed by broken tiles.  Let’s begin with the problems with broken flooring tiles, as shown in the photo above, while applying the “weakest tile” dictum.  When a floor tile cracks, the repair clock starts ticking.  It is only a matter of time before that crack becomes an actual break.  When a floor tile breaks and dislodges, the grout will also begin to break away.  Exposed edges of adjacent tiles are the next in line for damage, and it will not take long on a floor.  Even if you try to tread lightly, the weight of walking and the impact of your steps will wither away the strength of the entire tiled area.  Therefore, it is essential that you contact The Grout Medic at the first sign of cracking or breakage on your floor tile.  Our San Diego tile repair will take care of the problem at-hand and prevent future issues that your tiled surface will incur if left in a state of disrepair.

Broken shower tiles pose an even bigger problem.

Talk about a ticking time bomb.  If you think the broken floor tile scenario sounds dreadful, imagine the same tile and grout deterioration in a wet area.  Leaving broken shower tiles and grout in disrepair can set in motion an extremely costly repair situation.  We’re no longer just talking about tile repair, but a major structural repair.  Once tiles inside your shower begin to crack and break, they can allow water to seep through to the structure of your home.  The floors and walls can incur major water damage over time, at which point, a large portion, if not your entire shower must be torn out so the water damaged structure can be replaced.  If you think this sounds like a huge imposition, imagine the additional construction cost involved.  If you have cracked shower tiles, call The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro right away for a no-obligation tile repair consultation.  This is a broken tile problem, which must not go unaddressed.

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If you are ready to discuss your San Diego tile repair, get in touch with The Grout Medic of San Diego Metro.  Call us at 619-773-0093 or email sandiego@thegroutmedic.com.