Repairing Uneven Floor Tiles

Natural stone floors are an investment in your property – both for your home and your business. Stone surfaces like marble, terrazzo and travertine are excellent flooring choices because of their elegance, beauty, timelessness and durability. So, once you’ve made this significant investment, it’s important to care for your floors properly to keep them looking beautiful for years to come.

Caring for stone or tile floors is not difficult, though using the correct tools and products makes a big difference. With certain issues, like uneven tiles – or lippage – it’s often best to leave repairs to the professionals.

What is lippage?

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) defines lippage as “the vertical displacement between two adjacent tiles of a ceramic, glass or stone installation.” In other words, the tiles are set unevenly, so that the edge of one tile is higher than the next.

If you’re experiencing lippage in your stone or tile floors, Bizaillion can help. Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration is a trusted expert in professional restoration of stone floors. From repairing cracks and holes to stain removal, cleaning and sealing, polishing and more, we can make your floors beautiful again.

What causes lippage?

Lippage is often a result of poor installation, though it can happen for a variety of reasons, such as:

  • Being laid on an uneven surface – If the subfloor is uneven, it stands to reason that the tile will be uneven as well
  • Inconsistent tile variation – Rectangular tiles are more likely to show lippage over time
  • Narrow grout joints – While pleasing to the eye, narrow grout joints increase the possibility of uneven tiles
  • Unorthodox tile patterns can expose height differences

Can lippage be fixed?

When tiles are spaced evenly in width but differ in height, it creates an uneven surface in your floor tiles. Generally, lippage greater than 1/16” is considered excessive by construction standards. Uneven tiles can lead to chipping, snagging furnishings and even safety hazards, so it’s important to address lippage sooner rather than later.

The good news is that lippage can absolutely be fixed. Though you’ll find a lot of DIY advice online on removing and replacing individual tiles or adjusting grout, the safest way to repair lippage in your tile or stone floors is to call a professional. At Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration, we have all the right tools and technology to repair your uneven tiles and make sure your floors are smooth, even and safe. Our team works on stone floors daily: indoor and outdoor, floors and counters, vanities and shower walls. We know the ins and outs of the materials, the equipment and the products that will give the best result and shine.

Contact us for Uneven Tile Repair

Our family-owned, multi-generation stone and tile restoration business has roots dating back to 1977 in Houston. So, when it’s time for cleaning, polishing, repairing or restoring, trust the experts at Bizaillion. Request a quote today.

Our commitment to exceptional service, unmatched quality and attention to detail have earned Bizaillion Stone Floor Restoration a reputation as Dallas-Fort Worth’s most trusted stone and tile restoration company. Our team is here to take care of you and your stone flooring cleaning and restoration needs. Schedule today or call us at 817-681-0866.

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