Tile Repair Specialists
Most tub showers are built with standard tile sizes—typically 4x4 or 6x6 white tiles or subway tiles—making repairs much easier than custom showers. Since these showers are often original to the home, matching replacement tiles is usually straightforward.
The main reasons homeowners contact me for tub shower tile repairs are the same as with stand-up showers:
A plumber needed to cut into the shower wall to replace a faucet or fix a leaking pipe.
I remove the damaged tile and backer board, replace both, and seamlessly reinstall new tile and grout.
Because tub showers often use standard tile, repairs blend in more easily.
Many homeowners don’t realize they have water damage—they just see heavily mildewed grout or caulking, grout falling out, or loose tiles. But these are often signs of deeper issues behind the tile.
Most older tub showers were built using materials like sheetrock or green board, which are not truly water-resistant. Over time, moisture seeps in, causing structural weakening behind the tiles.
When the tiles are pulled back, the damage often looks just like the before photos in my before-and-after repair pictures. If the sheetrock is rotten and you try to put the tiles back onto it, they won’t adhere properly—leading to more damage over time.
I cut out the damaged area, replace it with a durable cement board, and properly seal the transition before retiling and regrouting. This eliminates the weak point of sheetrock, prevents further water damage, and extends the life of your shower.
While standard white tiles are easy to match, some tub showers have unique tile colors or styles. In those cases, I’ll assess whether a match is possible or discuss alternative solutions. Every situation is different, so I handle these on a case-by-case basis.
