Hollow-sounding or loose tiles
Tiles that rock underfoot or sound empty were often set on spots of thin-set instead of a full bed. We take them up and set them again properly.
Serving Oak Brook & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Oak Brook, IL
Cracked, loose or hollow tiles replaced and failing grout redone in Oak Brook kitchens, without tearing out the whole floor or backsplash.
- Repairs across Oak Brook ZIP 60523
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Tile and grout problems we repair in Oak Brook
Most tile damage is local, and so is the repair. Our crew in Oak Brook 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.
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.
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.
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.
Hairline cracks in the grout along a seam
Some grout lines are meant to flex. Turning a repeatedly cracked line into a soft joint is often the lasting fix.
Chipped tile edges along the dishwasher and cabinets
Exposed tile edges at the dishwasher opening chip when the appliance is pulled out. We replace the chipped pieces and add an edge profile where it helps.
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.
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.
What we check and fix
- 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 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 repairOld mortar is scraped off, and damaged backer, drywall or subfloor is replaced where needed.
- 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.
Repair options
Cement-based groutSanded grout for wider joints, unsanded for tight ones; it usually benefits from a penetrating sealer.
Natural stone tileStone repairs use white or stone-specific mortar and pH-neutral cleaning.
Ceramic and porcelain tileWe repair both glazed ceramic and through-body or glazed porcelain.
Crack-isolation and uncoupling membranesA thin layer under the new tile that keeps small slab or subfloor movement from cracking it.
Epoxy and urethane groutA choice for busy kitchen floors where stains are the main complaint.
Before and after: kitchens near Oak Brook
Problem
Fixed
DetailOak Brook kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen tile & grout repair
This one is a 1980s two-story in Oak Brook. The reason for the call: cracked tiles by the sink and grout falling out of the joints. After: 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
AfterKitchen Tile & Grout Repair in a 1990s two-story colonial, Lombard
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Lombard. What bothered the owners most: chipped tile and crumbling grout. The result: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. The job covered finding the cause, tile matching, plus careful removal.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Lombard →
Before
AfterTile & Grout Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Oak Brook
Finished: the same tile deep-cleaned, with even, light grout lines color-sealed.
Tile & Grout Cleaning in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1970s split-level, Oak Brook
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s tract home: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Oak Brook →The repair visit
- Send photos or book a visitA few phone photos of the cracked tile and the surrounding area help us plan.
- Diagnose and matchOn site we tap-test the tile, look for the cause and check replacement options.
- RepairDamaged tiles out, substrate fixed, new tiles set; small repairs are often done in a day, with a return visit to grout.
- Seal and checkGrout is sealed where needed and we walk the area with you.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair questions from Oak Brook 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.
Why does my kitchen floor tile keep cracking?
Impact cracks happen once; cracks that come back are structural or installation issues. We look for which one you have.
Can you replace just one cracked tile?
Yes. We cut out the grout around it, break the tile out from the center and set a new one without disturbing the tiles next to it.
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 is the one-third rule for tile?
It refers to staggering long tiles at about one-third instead of half, which keeps edges flatter with tiles that have a slight curve.
Do I need a permit for tile and grout repair in Oak Brook?
It depends on the scope. Oak Brook's rule in short: Village publishes a Residential Permit Requirement Listing; its Residential Alteration category requires contract/scope of work, architectural plans and plat of survey. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development Services (Building).
Do you work in my part of Oak Brook?
Yes. Our crews work across Oak Brook — ZIP 60523 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Elmhurst.
Working in Oak Brook
- A lot of Oak Brook kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Oak Brook homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development Services (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60523
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair nearby
Other kitchen services in Oak Brook
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.