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The Grout Medic
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

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"Cleaned and sealed grout in two bathrooms. Repaired a portion of wall near the bathtub. Friendly, efficient service."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avanti Stone
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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Warranties offered

"Mauricio and his assistant were meticulous in completing the repair and the results were excellent."
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Response time12 hrs
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Michal Bierzynski Construction
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"needed floor tile replaced; he told me the price by phone and did a good job"
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+63

Response time1 day
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Horton Family Group
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."
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Response time2 days
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AMN Services
New to Angi

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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When I started to practice this job. I didn’t realize the help I was giving to our boss and to the home or apartment that we were working on. To know that one day someone was going to go live there. Know every time I help a costumer I do realize that with my hard work I can achieve making somebody happy. That’s my goal in life.

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FAQs for tile: ceramic and porcelain repair projects in Elgin, IL

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.

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