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_[image: Marble-tiled walk-in shower with a bench seat and mosaic tile floor]_

Residential & Commercial

# Tile Repair & Restoration

Refresh or repair damaged and aging tile and stone surfaces.

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Not every tile project is a full remodel. Sometimes a few cracked tiles, failing grout, or a dull, etched stone floor is all that stands between a space and looking great again. Tile Arts Inc repairs and restores tile and stone, often for a fraction of the cost of replacement, and without the disruption of a full tear-out.

We replace damaged tiles and match them to the existing field, regrout and reseal to stop water intrusion and refresh the look, and restore natural stone that’s lost its luster. When a surface genuinely is past saving, we’ll tell you that too, honestly, rather than patch a problem that will only come back.

What’s Included

## Scope of the work.

### Cracked & loose tile repair

Replacing damaged, cracked, or hollow-sounding tiles and matching them to the surrounding field.

### Regrouting & resealing

Removing failed grout, regrouting, and sealing to restore appearance and keep water out of the assembly.

### Natural stone restoration

Honing, polishing, and resealing marble and stone to remove etching and dullness and bring back the finish.

### Honest assessment

A straight read on whether a surface can be repaired or genuinely needs replacement, with no upselling a tear-out you don’t need.

Gallery

## Repair & Restoration in detail.

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 [_[image: Victorian glazed-tile fireplace wall in teal and brown tile]_](/_assets/glazed-tile-fireplace-feature-wall.y72jAbec.jpg)[_[image: Art-deco terrazzo floor with a red medallion and radiating pattern]_ ](/_assets/terrazzo-floor-medallion.Csepq32p.jpg)[_[image: Bathroom with a marble tile shower surround, marble mosaic floor and pedestal sink]_ ](/_assets/marble-bathroom-upgrade.CdGMqtbR.jpg)[_[image: Renovated bathroom with marble tile shower surround and marble mosaic floor]_ ](/_assets/marble-bathroom-upgrade.CdGMqtbR.jpg)[_[image: Remodeled kitchen with a marble subway tile backsplash and open shelving]_ ](/_assets/marble-subway-kitchen-backsplash.DYq1u2xs.jpg)[_[image: Custom marble subway tile backsplash above butcher-block counters]_](/_assets/custom-marble-backsplash.DEiG8vR7.jpg)

Where We Work

## Repair & Restoration across the Bay Area.

[**San Francisco** View area →](/service-areas/san-francisco/) [**Marin County** View area →](/service-areas/marin-county/) [**Sonoma County** View area →](/service-areas/sonoma-county/) [**Napa County** View area →](/service-areas/napa-county/)

FAQ

## Frequently asked.

Can you match my existing tile?

Often, yes, especially for common formats. For discontinued or one-off tiles we source the closest available match or use tiles from a low-visibility area (like under an appliance) to patch the visible spot. We’ll set expectations honestly up front.

My grout is cracking and discolored. Do I need new tile?

Usually not. Failing grout is common and very fixable: we remove the old grout, regrout, and reseal. It refreshes the look and, more importantly, stops water from getting behind the tile.

Can you restore a dull or etched marble floor?

Yes. Marble and other stone can be honed, polished, and resealed to remove etching and bring back the finish, rather than replaced. It’s one of the most satisfying before-and-afters we do.

When is repair not worth it?

When the substrate or waterproofing behind the tile has failed, a patch is just a temporary fix. In those cases we’ll recommend addressing the real problem, and we’ll tell you straight rather than sell you a repair that won’t hold.

Related Services

## You might also need.

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_[image: Open-plan kitchen and dining room with large-format gray porcelain floor tile]_

### Kitchen Tile

Custom kitchen tile installation: backsplashes, countertops, and flooring in ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone, designed and installed to last.

Learn more →

](/services/kitchen-tile-installation/)[

_[image: Gray marble-tiled walk-in shower beside a vanity with marble countertop]_

### Bathroom Tile

Bathroom tile installation done right: showers, tub surrounds, vanities, walls, and floors, with proper waterproofing and a finish that lasts.

Learn more →

](/services/bathroom-tile-installation/)[

_[image: Open-plan kitchen and dining room with large-format gray porcelain floor tile]_

### Flooring

Tile and natural stone flooring for kitchens, baths, entries, and high-traffic areas, properly prepped, leveled, and laid to last for decades.

Learn more →

](/services/tile-stone-flooring/)

Start a Project

## Get started on repair & restoration.

Tell us about your space and the look you’re after. We’ll guide you through materials, layout, and installation.

[(415) 482-8453](tel:+14154828453)

By appointment. Contact us to schedule a consultation. · CSLB #489739

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