Beautiful Victorian wall tiles. Art Deco mosaic floor tiles. If your traditional tiles are looking tired or damaged, they may not need replacing. For tile restoration services near you, you’ve come to the right place.
How to find tile restoration services near me
Tile restoration is a highly skilled job. It involves intricate work including cleaning, repairing, regrouting, and refinishing the tile’s surface.
But how can I find tile restoration experts near me? Enter your postcode into our search:
If you’re short on time, request a quote and let our members contact you.
How do you restore damaged tiles?
The best way to restore damaged tiles will depend on the level of damage. For small cracks, the following method is a good place to start.
- Clean the damaged area and let it dry completely
- Carefully fill the crack with tile filler or epoxy filler
- Smooth the filler and wipe off any excess from the tile face
- Leave the filler to dry and harden
- Sand the repaired area if required
- Clean the tile and brush away any dirt or debris
For best results, we recommend hiring a professional.
Why hire a tile restoration specialist?
Many experienced DIYers will attempt tiling jobs themselves. Tile restoration, however, can be more fiddly.
Some tilers will offer tile restoration services as an extra service alongside new tiling projects.
You may find some companies that specialise in tile restoration. These experts will often be the best choice for carrying the work you need doing.
Questions to ask a tile restorer
Having some questions to ask your tile restoration specialist can help you to select the best tradesperson to complete the job.
Some useful questions include:
Can you show me some examples of your work?
Before and after shots are particularly useful in any restoration project. Seeing a traditional tile restored to its former glory will give you confidence that a company provides the required level of expertise you need.
All Checkatrade members have a business profile where you can view photos of past work and read customer reviews.
Do you specialise in restoring particular tiles?
Most tile restoration companies work on all types of tiling projects. Some, however, specialise in interior tiles, while others prefer exterior tiles.
Certain companies may have expertise in restoring wall tiles. Others may specialise in floor tiles.
The more you learn about your tile restoration company’s previous work experience, the easier it will be to make a fully informed decision about the best company for you.
Do you have comprehensive insurance?
Insurance provides peace of mind that any work carried out at your home is protected in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
If an accident occurs when someone is working on your property, you’ll want to know that the company doing the work is fully insured.
That’s why all Checkatrade members must have up-to-date public liability insurance to be included in our directory.
Do you provide a guarantee?
Tile restoration can be expensive. You want to ensure that your investment is fully guaranteed to last for the foreseeable future.
We’re so confident in the quality of the trades on Checkatrade that if you book through us, we guarantee their work up to £1,000. Guaranteed for 12 months – Eligibility and T&Cs apply.
How much does it cost to restore Victorian tiles?
Before you start any project, you’ll need an idea of the costs involved to help you to budget accordingly.
As tile restoration is such a niche specialism, it can be difficult to estimate the costs involved.
We recommend getting multiple quotes to compare.
The importance of reading online customer reviews
Checking a company’s online reviews is one of the most popular and effective ways to find skilled and reputable tradespeople near you.
A quick online search will help you to check a tile restoration company’s credentials, including their reputation and the standard of their work.
We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards. On average our trades score 9 out of 10 on everything from workmanship and reliability to tidiness.
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