Top-rated tile: ceramic and porcelain repairers.

Get matched with top tile: ceramic and porcelain repairers in Albany, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Tile: ceramic and porcelain repairers in Albany

Avatar for Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.
Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.
4.6(
248
)

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a few pieces of siding missing.I couldn't find the color that could match.Alan came out and did an estimate found the color and jose was able to get it done in one day. I would use them again Ted"
1
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+8

Response time1 day
188 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Request Quote
Livingston Tilesetters
5.0(
7
)

Serving Albany, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A skilled artisan with knowledge and insights about the tile and project which educated and inspired me, leading me to an even better appreciation of task at hand. Hands and dedication confirming his experience and care to fulfilling my need for tiled floor in a newly constructed room. Excellent communicator with expansive knowledge of the materials. Overall, a very exceptional experience with a very personable demeanor."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Request Quote
FAQs for tile: ceramic and porcelain repair projects in Albany, NY

People use the terms refinishing, resurfacing, and reglazing interchangeably. Refinishing is a process that repairs old tiles and gives them a fresh new coat of finish. This is also called tile resurfacing or reglazing.

Yes, you can refinish tiles as a DIY project, but it’s important to follow all the steps involved. These include the following:

  1. Clean the tiles or hire a local tile cleaning service to remove all the residue (soap film, oil, grease, and dirt).

  2. Etch the tile to ensure the refinishing solution adheres properly.

  3. Fill in any cracks or chips in the tile.

  4. Recoat the grout.

  5. Repair any missing or damaged caulking where applicable.

  6. Apply the refinishing product, primer, and enamel.

Your newly reglazed tile should last between 10 and 15 years with proper installation. However, higher-traffic areas and moisture may result in a reduced life span. Explore the cost of different tile types to determine which material works best for your home and needs.

Your bathtub and tile refinishing cost will likely seem like a small price to pay for the transformation it offers. Provided your tile and grout are both intact, refinishing will bring a brand-new style at a fraction of the cost.

Yes, most ceramic tile is paintable with specific epoxy or tile paints. However, you’ll want to avoid areas of heavy use or moisture, such as countertops, showers, and bathtubs. Paint can crack, bubble, or wear away over time, especially on floors.

The Albany, NY homeowners’ guide to tile: ceramic and porcelain repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles