Tile Replacement Versus Repair

Tile is a popular flooring material due to its beauty and durability. A well-installed, well-maintained tile floor made of quality materials can last for decades. Nevertheless, even though tile is very sturdy, wear and tear from everyday living can eventually take a toll on it. If your tile floor is showing its age, should you hire flooring services to replace it completely, or should you only have a few repairs? Here are the pros and cons of each.

Replacement Pros and Cons

If you have extensive damage to your tile floor, having it completely replaced may be the better option. This is something that you have to consider carefully and commit to fully because it can be a significant home project. It can disrupt your family’s living situation with loud noises and messes, and it can also take a long time. With that said, hiring a handyman in Winnipeg to replace your tile floor could take less time than attempting it yourself.

Replacing the entire floor also costs more than repairs typically do. The costs depend partly on the materials you choose, with intricately designed tiles being more expensive. Generally, a tile floor replacement can fall within a range of $3 to $22 per square foot, which can add up quickly if you are trying to cover a large area.

On the other hand, because tile floors are so durable, you could save on replacement costs over time because the tile floor you install now could last for decades. It could also allow you to update the style of your floor to something more contemporary. While tile floors last a long time, they do not always stay in style indefinitely, so if your floor seems dated, you may decide that you could benefit from a replacement even if it is holding up well structurally.

Repair Pros and Cons

If the floor seems structurally intact for the most part and only a few tiles seem affected by problems, it may make more sense to have repair work done rather than a complete floor replacement. In many cases, repairing a tile floor means replacing a few tiles that are broken or loose, but sometimes even that is not necessary. If the problem is a few superficial cracks, it may be possible to repair these with epoxy. Even when replacing a few tiles is necessary, the project is likely to take a lot less time than an entire replacement would. It also costs much less money to repair a few tiles than to replace the entire floor.

On the other hand, it is not always possible to restore your tile floor to its original state through repair. If your existing floor is older, the tile used may have been discontinued. To find matching replacements, you may have to shop for surplus online, and supplies may be limited. If you cannot find an exact match, you may just have to try to get as close as possible. The replacement tiles may stand out.

Furthermore, if there is a serious problem with the floor or the subfloor, repairs may be a temporary solution at best. They may prevent safety hazards in the short term, but in the long term, your floors just may be worn out. There is only so much that repairs can do to extend the lifespan of your floor. Hiring a professional for repairs instead of doing them yourself may buy you a little more time, but eventually, replacement may be your only option.

Why You Should Hire Handyman Connection for Flooring Services

Whether you decide on tile repair or a complete replacement, our craftsmen can handle the job for you. If you are not sure whether you need replacement or repair, we can assess the situation and offer a recommendation. Learn more about our tile and flooring services or contact us for an estimate.