Notice yellowing or a stubborn chip in your kitchen or bathroom tiles? Many homeowners worry that these problems can’t be repaired, and they’ll need to invest in a complete tile replacement to get them looking nice again.
However, full replacement is expensive, time consuming, and often requires messy construction work.
At Jet’s Amazing Glazing, we’re pros when it comes to tile and tub surface glazing in Sterling Heights, MI, and the surrounding areas. Our professional glazing services can provide cost-effective fixes for several types of tile damage. Contact us to learn more.
3 Types of Damage Only Professional Glazing Can Fix
Glazing and finishing services can provide a quick-fix solution to tile damage. With glazing, you don’t have to worry about expensive, messy renovation work.
Glazing is a resurfacing technique that uses specialized compounds to chemically and structurally repair cosmetic damage, beyond what superficial cleaning or DIY kits can achieve. In order to be done effectively, the glaze must be applied by a trained professional.
A glazing expert can address three types of damage:
1. Deep Stains
Over time, deep stains or discoloration can affect the appearance of your tile finish, causing yellowing or spots. As porcelain, fiberglass, and tile age over time, they naturally become more porous.
The protective coating or enamel on the surfaces wears away, causing these materials to become more exposed and porous. In addition, the grout in between tiles is also porous.
As porcelain and fiberglass become more porous, it makes it easier for corrosive chemicals to penetrate and cause staining. When these stains appear, household cleaners aren’t enough to remove them.
Instead, glazing is the most effective solution. Glazing begins with a professional-grade acid etching or chemical stripping that neutralizes and removes stains and corrosive elements. Then, a high-quality glaze made of polymer coating is sprayed and bonded onto the material surface.
This coating creates a glossy, non-porous layer that looks brand new and completely covers any remaining signs of staining.
2. Surface Scratches
Glaze is also an effective solution for chips and scratches. Aside from aesthetics, a chipped or scratched surface allows moisture or chemicals to enter the underlying material, causing further damage.
Over time, even small chips can lead to the tile material weakening or peeling. Rather than completely replacing your tile, consider glazing.
Before the glaze coat is applied, a professional will patch the scratches and chips using a specialized filler and hardener. They’ll carefully sand the patches so they sit flush with the original surface.
From there, the new glaze seals it all together, creating a seamless and uniform surface. The glazing acts like a protective seal, keeping the material underneath dry and protected.
3. Stress Cracks
Lastly, glazing can address stress cracks or spiderwebbing. These types of fine cracks are common in aging surfaces, especially fiberglass.
Hairline spiderwebbing is often caused by structural flexing or temperature fluctuations. If left unaddressed, they can cause moisture to penetrate the underlying material, leading to leaks, mold growth, and further deterioration.
Glaze protects cracked tile by creating a thick, durable coating made from polymer. It chemically bonds to the old surface, ensuring moisture and chemicals can’t get underneath.
Once it properly sets and cures, the glaze acts as a protective layer that bridges stress cracks and prevents them from becoming wider. As a result, the old tile is fortified, stabilized, and stronger than before.
Contact Jet’s Amazing Glazing for Professional Glaze Services
Stains or cracks don’t have to mean the end of your tile’s life. Instead, consider working with a professional glazing, such as our team at Jet’s Amazing Glazing. Our glazing professionals serve Sterling Heights, MI, and communities across the Detroit Metro area.
When you work with us to repair your tile or tub, you avoid expensive, disruptive replacements. Our proven technique gives you tiles that look brand-new, making you and your bathroom feel revitalized.
Want to learn more? Call (734) 744-5621 or contact us online for a quote on our remodeling glazing services.