Tile cracking over a concrete slab
In Mount Prospect condo buildings, floor tile often sits directly on concrete, and a slab crack telegraphs through. We bridge it with a crack-isolation membrane when replacing the tiles.
Serving Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Mount Prospect, IL
Cracked, loose or hollow tiles replaced and failing grout redone in Mount Prospect kitchens, without tearing out the whole floor or backsplash.
- Repairs across Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Tile and grout problems we repair in Mount Prospect
We repair kitchen floor and backsplash tile across Mount Prospect: single cracked tiles, hollow-sounding sections, loose pieces and grout that is missing or stained. Before anything is replaced, we look for the reason it failed, so the fix holds.
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.
Cracks running across several tiles
If new tiles go back over the same moving base, they crack again. We look at the subfloor and framing first and tell you plainly what the repair needs.
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.
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.
Cracked caulk where tile meets the counter
Where two surfaces meet — counter to wall, floor to cabinet, tile to tub — a flexible sealant belongs in the joint. We redo those lines cleanly.
Hairline cracks in the grout along a seam
Grout that cracks in the same place after every repair usually sits over a joint that moves. A color-matched sealant joint can solve it.
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.
What we check and fix
- Finding the causeBefore replacing anything, we work out what made the tile crack or loosen.
- Tile matchingWe source replacements by size, thickness, color and finish and show you the options.
- Careful removalGrout around damaged tiles is cut out by hand or with an oscillating tool so neighboring tiles stay intact.
- Substrate repairWe clean the bed down to a flat, sound surface and fix anything soft underneath.
- Setting replacement tilesNew tiles are set in fresh thin-set with full coverage and leveled with the surrounding field.
- 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
Natural stone tileMarble, travertine and slate need stone-safe setting materials and grout that won't stain the edges.
Cement-based groutThe standard grout for most kitchens, available in many colors and easy to match.
Crack-isolation and uncoupling membranesUsed where cracks would otherwise come back through the replacement tiles.
Epoxy and urethane groutA choice for busy kitchen floors where stains are the main complaint.
Color-matched caulkFlexible sealant made to match grout colors, used at corners and edges.
What the work looks like in Mount Prospect homes
Problem
Fixed
DetailA Mount Prospect two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. The reason for the call: 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. Work included finding the cause, setting replacement tiles, plus regrouting.
Before
AfterA Des Plaines 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. The main complaint was a few broken tiles they kept stepping around. After: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. The job covered careful removal, setting replacement tiles, plus sealing and cleanup.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: tile & grout cleaning
What changed: the same tile deep-cleaned, with even, light grout lines color-sealed.
Tile & Grout Cleaning in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect postwar Cape Cod: before and after
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 Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →From diagnosis to fixed
- Send photos or book a visitA few phone photos of the cracked tile and the surrounding area help us plan.
- Diagnose and matchWe find the reason for the failure and line up matching tiles.
- RepairWe replace the tiles, then come back to grout and caulk once the thin-set has cured.
- Seal and checkFinal caulk, sealer and a look at the finished repair together.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair questions from Mount Prospect homeowners
Can you match old kitchen tile?
Discontinued tile is the hard part of most repairs. We search for a match, and if none exists we suggest an intentional accent instead.
Do you repair bathroom tile too?
Yes. Bathroom floors, tub surrounds and vanity backsplashes use the same methods and can be done in the same visit.
Why does my kitchen floor tile keep cracking?
Usually the tile is reacting to something underneath. We check deflection, the subfloor and the setting bed before recommending a fix.
How do you regrout kitchen tile?
Old grout comes out with hand and oscillating tools, then fresh grout is pressed in and smoothed.
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 Mount Prospect condo associations need to approve tile and grout repair?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for tile and grout repair in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.