If your bathroom seems to have lost its luster, you may have noticed that the cause of its lackluster appearance is the tiling. Because of this, you may have tried various products to clean and shine the tiles with no result. If so, it may be time to have the tiles reglazed. If you believe this may be the case but are unsure, look for the following signs that the glazing on the tiles has become worn and should be redone to restore the tiles' beauty.
1. Cracks Seem to Appear Out of Nowhere
When you have tile in your bathroom, you know to be careful not to drop anything or strike them so that they do not crack or chip. However, you may have noticed lately that cracks in the tiles seem to appear out of nowhere.
If so, the reason could be that the glazing has started to wear off of the tiles' surfaces. When this happens, the tiles are no longer protected from harsh chemicals. When you clean the tiles, the chemicals permeate the material and dry it out, causing sections of the tiles to separate and cause cracking. Filling in these cracks and reglazing them will not only improve the tiling's appearance, but it will also restore the protective coating.
2. Coloring of the Tiles Has Started to Fade or Has Become Blotchy
Another sign that it is time to have your bathroom tiles reglazed is when the overall coloring of the tiles starts to fade. Or, the tiles may take on a blotchy appearance because the glazing has only worn off in some areas but not the others.
Because the glazing has worn down, it will no longer protect the tiles from the excessive moisture to which your bathroom is subjected. As the moisture evaporates, it can pull the color out of the porous surfaces of the unprotected tiles. Also, if you use any cleaners with bleach, they will remove the coloring of the tiles.
When you have the tiles reglazed, the color can be restored as it is applied to help even out the appearance of your bathroom tiles.
If your bathroom tiles have become discolored, blotchy, or faded, or if they are cracking for no obvious reasons such as an impact, the glazing may have become worn and needs to be redone. Contact a remodeling contractor like GlazeArt who provides reglazing services to discuss your options for redoing your bathroom tiles.
