Water getting behind the backsplash
A backsplash that wiggles near the faucet has usually been wet for a while. We open it up, dry or replace the board and rebuild the area.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Elk Grove Village, IL
Cracked, loose or hollow tiles replaced and failing grout redone in Elk Grove Village kitchens, without tearing out the whole floor or backsplash.
- Technicians covering Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Tile and grout problems we repair in Elk Grove Village
One broken tile in front of the sink or a run of crumbling grout along the backsplash rarely means the whole surface has to go. In Elk Grove Village we cut out the damaged pieces, set matched replacements and regrout the joints so the repair blends with the rest of the kitchen.
No spare tiles to match
When the original tile is discontinued, we search salvage and stock sources by size, color and finish, and bring samples to compare in your light.
Chipped tile edges along the dishwasher and cabinets
Chipped edges along an open side of the floor are replaced, and we can add a profile so the new edge is protected.
Hollow-sounding or loose tiles
Hollow spots tend to spread and then crack. Catching them early lets us reset a few tiles instead of replacing a whole area.
Grout cracking, crumbling or missing
When grout falls out in chunks, it is time to regrout. We remove the failing material with oscillating and carbide tools and refill the joints.
A single cracked or chipped floor tile
When only one or two tiles are damaged, we replace just those. The joints around them are cut by hand so the neighboring tiles stay intact.
Cracked caulk where tile meets the counter
Grout packed into the corner along the countertop always cracks. We replace it with color-matched caulk that can flex with the house.
Grout stained beyond cleaning
Some grout is so deeply stained that cleaning will not bring it back. Removing the top of the joint and regrouting gives you a fresh, even line.
Where we look first
- Inspection and tap testWe tap the floor or backsplash to find every hollow tile, note crack patterns and check the area for flex.
- Finding the causeWe look for subfloor bounce, slab cracks, missing movement joints or water to explain why the tile failed.
- Tile matchingLeftover tiles, salvage or a close current match are checked against the installed tile in daylight.
- Careful removalGrout around damaged tiles is cut out by hand or with an oscillating tool so neighboring tiles stay intact.
- Setting replacement tilesNew tiles are set in fresh thin-set with full coverage and leveled with the surrounding field.
- RegroutingFresh grout packed into the joints, tooled and cleaned off the tile faces.
- Caulking change-of-plane jointsWe recaulk every inside corner and the line where tile meets the counter or tub.
Common fixes and parts
Cement-based groutThe standard grout for most kitchens, available in many colors and easy to match.
Epoxy and urethane groutHighly stain-resistant and needs no sealer, though it takes more skill to install and to remove later.
Natural stone tileStone repairs use white or stone-specific mortar and pH-neutral cleaning.
Color-matched caulkFlexible sealant made to match grout colors, used at corners and edges.
Crack-isolation and uncoupling membranesA thin layer under the new tile that keeps small slab or subfloor movement from cracking it.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair before and after — Elk Grove Village homes
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DetailElk Grove Village kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen tile & grout repair
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. The reason for the call: cracked tiles by the sink and grout falling out of the joints. Finished kitchen: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. The job covered inspection and tap test, tile matching, plus careful removal.
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AfterKitchen Tile & Grout Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wood Dale
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. The reason for the call: chipped tile and crumbling grout. After: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. On site this meant finding the cause, tile matching, plus setting replacement tiles.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Wood Dale →
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AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Schaumburg
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Olde Schaumburg Centre. The reason for the call: chipped tile and crumbling grout. The result: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. The job covered inspection and tap test, tile matching, plus careful removal.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Schaumburg →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1980s two-story: tile & grout cleaning
The same tile deep-cleaned, with even, light grout lines color-sealed.
Tile & Grout Cleaning in Elk Grove Village →
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AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →From diagnosis to fixed
- Send photos or book a visitTell us where the damage is and send pictures if you have them.
- Diagnose and matchOn site we tap-test the tile, look for the cause and check replacement options.
- RepairWe replace the tiles, then come back to grout and caulk once the thin-set has cured.
- Seal and checkGrout is sealed where needed and we walk the area with you.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
How do you regrout kitchen tile?
Old grout comes out with hand and oscillating tools, then fresh grout is pressed in and smoothed.
Can a cracked tile just be filled?
Fillers help on a small chip in a low-traffic area. A crack through the tile usually needs the tile replaced.
Should grout or caulk go between the backsplash and countertop?
Caulk, matched to the grout color. The same goes for inside corners and the floor edge at cabinets.
What affects the cost of tile repair?
Tile sourcing and any subfloor or backer repair drive most of the price. You get a line-item estimate once we have looked at the floor.
Do you repair bathroom tile too?
We do. Many homeowners add a bathroom floor or tub-surround regrout to a kitchen repair.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
Tile & Grout CleaningDeep-cleaned tile, restored grout color and a sealer that keeps it.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.