4 Signs That You Need Bathroom Floor Repair & Maintenance

Many people consider the living room or the kitchen to be the heart of the home. Well, if those are the heart, then the bathroom is the brain: things just wouldn’t work without it! 

Bathrooms are necessary parts of the home and they’re also one of the most valuable as well.

Maintaining your bathroom will benefit you by creating a beautiful space to feel clean and refreshed while also helping to increase the value of your home.

However, that can’t happen if you don’t keep up with bathroom floor repair and maintenance. Bathroom tile , however beautiful and high quality, still needs to be cleaned and maintained to extend its lifespan and stay looking like it did the day of installation.

To help you keep your bathroom beautiful, we’re going to go over 4 signs you need to keep an eye on. These signs tell you that you need to step up your cleaning and maintenance game as well as take part in some bathroom floor repair.

Let’s get started!

Even the most beautiful porcelain, marble, or natural stone tiles can be brought down with dingy and dirty grout!

Unfortunately, white grout can easily become dull and dirty without maintenance, so keep an eye on your grout and set up a regular cleaning schedule to keep it looking clean and white.

You can learn more about how to keep grout clean in our blog post on keeping white grout white.

The key to cleaning your dirty grout is simple and non-acidic cleaners. Look for pH balanced cleaners that specify which types of flooring they’re safe to use on. We recommend using Stone Essentials products ( Here on our maintenance page ). 

Also, don’t be afraid to get on your hands and knees with a soft scrub brush that will remove surface stains and dirt to clean that grout, either! 

Water damage is the most real, and potentially disastrous, issue that could happen in your bathroom. Between splashing kids in the tub, spills from the sink, dogs drinking out of the toilet, and stepping out from the shower, water is bound to end up on the floor. 

If your tiles and floor aren’t maintained properly, this can lead to water damage. 

Look for any of the following signs of water damage to see if that’s an issue for your bathroom:

These are just a few signs of water damage in your bathroom. Poor or worn down sealants, cracks in grout, loose or lifted tiles, dripping faucets, and more can lead to this type of damage. 

If you notice any of these signs, you should get on bathroom floor repair ASAP to avoid worsening damage and climbing expenses. 

If you’re looking for a local tile maintenance company, feel free to call us and ask for suggestions.

Many bathrooms feature caulking alongside the tub, shower, and tile flooring and walls. If there are any cracks or gaps in this caulk, this can allow water to seep into these cracks and underneath your tile floors. The same goes for cracks or gaps in grout as well.

Yes, this applies even if you choose water-resistant options like porcelain tiles or types of natural stone!

During your regular cleaning schedule, make sure you check that the caulk and grout are intact and seals the junction between your tiles and your tub, toilet, between tiles, etc. If need be, apply new caulk and grout to seal any cracks or issues you see. 

If there are tiny cracks in your grout, you can easily use the same color caulking to spot apply as necessary. There is no reason to purchase an 8-pound bag of grout for a small fix!

Bathroom floor repair and maintenance doesn’t have to be put off until you find glaring issues. The issue could simply be that you don’t like the look or appearance of your flooring anymore! 

Want to make the switch to ceramic tiles ? Go for it! 

What about a new color or pattern? Why not!

Want to try some mosaic tiles for backsplashes? Sounds good to us!

Aesthetics are so important in a place you and your family uses every day, especially when the design choices you make can make a huge impact on your home’s value.

We have in-store Design Consultants who can help you figure out what you’re looking for, what’s best for resale, and what fits with your unique style!

We hope that these bathroom floor repair tips and signs help you keep your bathroom as fresh and clean as it was when you first moved in! If you think you need more help or advice, we’d be happy to help.

Contact us to speak with one of our tile and design experts. 

We can help you find the best cleaning products for your floors, implement some new tile designs, and answer any questions that you may have about repair and maintenance.

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