​Is it Time to Repair or Replace the Tiles in Your Home?

In some cases you don’t need to replace your tile flooring. You may need to repair a few tiles, which would save you a lot of money. There are other cases where you will need to replace the entire tile floor though. The design team at Mattress & Carpet Place in Alexandria, Virginia can help you make that decision with a free in-home estimate.
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Part of your decision will be based on your budget, time and how much damage is actually done to the tiles. Another thing to consider is whether or not your tile poses a danger. You should replace your tile floors if you find mold.

When to Repair Your Tile Floor

• Repair Tiles-in most cases people will want to repair their tile floors when there is a crack in the tile or if there is an issue with the grout. If you’re not sure, you can have someone come out from Mattress & Carpet Place to take a look at your tiles and make the determination.
• Loose Tiles-another reason to have your tiles repaired is if your tiles are loose. This is an easy and inexpensive fix.

​When to Replace Your Tile Floor

• Mold-you may find mold on the tile in your shower and on your floor. If this is the case you should replace the tile for health reasons. 
• Many Broken Tiles-in some cases you can replace broken tiles but when you have a large amount of broken tiles throughout the room you may want to consider replacing the entire tile floor.
• Grout Issues-if the grout was placed under your tiles incorrectly you will have issues with your tiles. They can shift, the grout can crack and more. In this case you will most likely need to have your tiles replaced.  
• Updating Your Home-another reason you may want to have your tiles replaced is because you want to redesign or remodel your home or a room in your home.

In the end it’s up to you to decide whether or not to repair or replace your tile flooring. There are many reasons why you may need to replace your tile floors. If you have a lot of traffic in your home this could be one reason. If you have children and pets that accidently drop things on your tile flooring that then break the tile you may need to replace or repair your tile flooring every few years or so.
Another reason you may need to replace or repair your tile floors is because they were installed incorrectly. This is one of the reasons it’s important to have your tile flooring installed by an experienced professional. If you need to replace or repair your tiles the best place for the job is Mattress & Carpet Place located in Alexandria, Virginia.