11 Jun 2025

Why Most DIY Tile Jobs Fail — And How We Save Them

Tile-Igos

Watched a few YouTube videos and thought, “I can tile my bathroom”?

You’re not alone.

We get called in all the time to fix failed DIY tile jobs — cracked tiles, uneven floors, missing waterproofing, or grout that crumbles in a week.

Common mistakes we see:

1. ❌ No surface leveling = uneven tiles
2. ❌ Wrong adhesive for porcelain
3. ❌ Skipped primer = weak bond
4. ❌ No waterproofing in wet areas
5. ❌ Grout without sealing or silicone
6. ❌ Tiling over drywall in a shower (yes, it still happens!)

What we do to fix it:

1. ✅ Remove loose or broken tiles
2. ✅ Level and prep the surface correctly
3. ✅ Install waterproof membrane if needed
4. ✅ Re-apply grout and silicone the right way
5. ✅ Finish with a clean, professional look

A DIY job might look done… until the water damage shows up.We save your time, your walls, and your money — by doing it right.

Thinking of doing it yourself?

Call us first.

Or call us after — we’ll still fix it.

Service areas: Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, New Westminster, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, White Rock, Abbotsford, Greater Vancouver Area