Cracked caulk where tile meets the counter
The joint between the counter and the backsplash moves, so it should be flexible caulk, not grout. We cut out the cracked material and run a new bead.
Serving Glenview & nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Glenview, IL
Cracked, loose or hollow tiles replaced and failing grout redone in Glenview kitchens, without tearing out the whole floor or backsplash.
- Technicians covering Glenview ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062
- Diagnosis first, then a written price for the repair
- Honest advice when replacing makes more sense
Tile and grout problems we repair in Glenview
Most tile damage is local, and so is the repair. Our crew in Glenview removes the cracked or loose tiles without disturbing their neighbors, sources a close match, resets them on fresh thin-set and finishes with new grout and caulk.
Grout stained beyond cleaning
If years of mopping have turned the joints dark, we can grind out the stained grout and replace it in a lighter or darker color.
Cracks running across several tiles
A crack that travels in a line through tile after tile usually follows movement below — a joint in the subfloor, a slab crack or a flexing floor. We find that cause before setting new tile.
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
Tap a tile with a coin handle; a dull, hollow sound means it has lost its bond. We lift those tiles, scrape off the old mortar and reset them with full coverage.
A single cracked or chipped floor tile
A dropped cast-iron pan can split one tile clean through. We grind out the grout around it, lift the broken pieces and set a replacement flush with the rest.
Lippage and uneven tiles
If one tile corner is proud of the others, we take it up, clean the bed and set it back flush.
Grout cracking, crumbling or missing
Gaps where grout used to be collect dirt and let tiles shift. Regrouting the affected area firms everything back up.
Where we look first
- Inspection and tap testA walk-through that maps loose, cracked and hollow tiles before anything is removed.
- Finding the causeBefore replacing anything, we work out what made the tile crack or loosen.
- Tile matchingLeftover tiles, salvage or a close current match are checked against the installed tile in daylight.
- Careful removalBroken tiles come out in pieces, working from the center so the edges of the good tiles are protected.
- Setting replacement tilesEach replacement goes in flat and flush, bedded in mortar rather than spotted.
- RegroutingJoints are filled with grout matched to the existing color, or the whole area is regrouted for an even look.
- Sealing and cleanupWe finish with sealer where it suits the grout and leave the kitchen clean.
Common fixes and parts
Cement-based groutThe standard grout for most kitchens, available in many colors and easy to match.
Natural stone tileStone repairs use white or stone-specific mortar and pH-neutral cleaning.
Ceramic and porcelain tileMost kitchen floors and backsplashes are one of these; porcelain is denser and harder to cut cleanly but very durable.
Color-matched caulkSanded or smooth caulk in the grout color for joints that need to move.
Crack-isolation and uncoupling membranesUsed where cracks would otherwise come back through the replacement tiles.
What the work looks like in Glenview homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailKitchen Tile & Grout Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Glenview
A two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Park, a typical kitchen for Glenview. What bothered the owners most: a few broken tiles they kept stepping around. The result: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. The job covered inspection and tap test, finding the cause, plus regrouting.
Before
AfterKitchen Tile & Grout Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Northbrook
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Northbrook. The reason for the call: a few broken tiles they kept stepping around. After: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. Work included inspection and tap test, setting replacement tiles, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Northbrook →
Before
AfterKitchen Tile & Grout Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Park Ridge
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Park Ridge. The main complaint was cracked tiles by the sink and grout falling out of the joints. The result: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. On site this meant careful removal, regrouting, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterTile & Grout Cleaning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Glenview
Finished: the same tile deep-cleaned, with even, light grout lines color-sealed.
Tile & Grout Cleaning in Glenview →
Before
AfterA Glenview 1960s ranch: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glenview →The repair visit
- Send photos or book a visitTell us where the damage is and send pictures if you have them.
- Diagnose and matchWe find the reason for the failure and line up matching tiles.
- RepairDamaged tiles out, substrate fixed, new tiles set; small repairs are often done in a day, with a return visit to grout.
- Seal and checkFinal caulk, sealer and a look at the finished repair together.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair questions from Glenview homeowners
How long does tile repair take?
It depends on how many tiles and whether the base needs work. We give you the schedule with the estimate.
Can you replace just one cracked tile?
Usually, yes, as long as a matching tile is available. Single-tile replacement is one of our most common repairs.
What is the one-third rule for tile?
It is a layout guideline for plank and large rectangular tiles: offset rows by no more than roughly a third to limit lippage.
Do you repair bathroom tile too?
We do. Many homeowners add a bathroom floor or tub-surround regrout to a kitchen repair.
Is it worth regrouting, or should I retile?
Regrout when the tile is solid and only the grout has failed. Retile when many tiles are loose, cracked or no longer available.
Do I need a permit for tile and grout repair in Glenview?
It depends on the scope. Glenview's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling/altering a structure, changing the number or location of plumbing fixtures or piping, and new electrical work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center).
Do you work in my part of Glenview?
Yes. Our crews work across Glenview, including The Park, The Glen, The Grove — ZIP 60025, 60026, 60062 — and nearby Northbrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines.
Working in Glenview
- A lot of Glenview kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glenview homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development, Inspectional Services Division (Development Center) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Glenview
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.