Our Services
A tile repair kit from a hardware store can patch a surface, but it rarely fixes the underlying problem — and that's where most homeowners lose money. Solomon Moss Tiling delivers professional grout repair and tile restoration across San Diego, backed by a 5-star rating across 31 verified reviews. Owner Solomon Moss oversees every job personally. Where DIY kits fail at waterproofing and adhesion, we use proper substrate prep, Schluter-Ditra uncoupling membrane on floors, and Schluter-Kerdi sheet membrane on shower builds.
If you're searching for tile and grout restoration services because your shower grout is cracking, your floor tile is hollow-sounding, or a bathroom wall tile has fallen clean off — those are symptoms of a bigger substrate issue. We diagnose the cause before we touch the surface. That's why our repairs last.
Honestly, most grout repair kits sold at hardware stores are designed for cosmetic touch-ups on sound tile. They don't address why the grout failed in the first place. Grout cracks because tiles move. Tiles move because the substrate — cement board, mortar bed, or subfloor — wasn't prepped correctly or has developed structural flex. Applying a repair kit over a moving substrate means the same crack reappears within months. We see it constantly. The fix isn't more product; it's diagnosing the movement and stopping it at the source.
Floor tile repair starts below the tile surface. On most floor installations, we install Schluter-Ditra uncoupling membrane before setting new tile. Ditra neutralizes lateral stress between the subfloor and tile layer — the main cause of grout joint cracking and hollow tile. Skip this step and the repair fails. We don't skip it. Material categories we work with include porcelain, ceramic, natural stone (marble, travertine, slate), large-format tile, mosaics, and specialty patterns like herringbone and chevron. If the tile is discontinued, we can usually source a close visual match or design a transition that looks intentional.
Shower grout repair is one of the highest-stakes jobs in tile work. Water that gets behind grout and into the wall cavity causes mold, rot, and eventually structural damage to framing and drywall. When we handle grout shower repair or a full shower rebuild, we use Schluter-Kerdi or equivalent sheet membrane waterproofing with sealed seams and slope-to-drain built into the mortar bed. This isn't optional — it's the difference between a shower that lasts 20 years and one that fails in three. If another contractor isn't mentioning waterproofing membranes, ask why.
Not every damaged tile needs full replacement. Grout cleaning and repair — removing failed grout with an oscillating tool, cleaning the joints, and regrouting with a matched or improved color — can transform a dated shower or floor without touching a single tile. For tile and grout restoration on larger areas, we also offer tile and grout cleaning and sealing as part of a complete restoration scope. Sealing isn't a standalone service we offer on its own, but as part of a restoration project it extends the life of grout significantly. Surfaces we restore include bathroom floors, shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, and commercial tile areas.
High-traffic commercial floors take a beating that residential grout was never designed for. Commercial tile and grout cleaning services require industrial-grade equipment and a grout cleaning approach calibrated to the specific tile type — polished porcelain, unglazed ceramic, and natural stone all react differently to cleaning chemistry. We work with commercial property managers and business owners who need a reliable contractor without the upsell pressure. If your commercial floor needs regrouting after cleaning, we scope that separately with transparent pricing.
Every job starts with a free on-site evaluation. Solomon Moss reviews the tile and substrate condition, identifies whether the repair is cosmetic grout repair and cleaning, partial tile replacement, or a full waterproofed rebuild. You'll receive a fixed-price scope of work — no hourly billing, no vague estimates that balloon later. Permits are pulled by us when required, and inspection costs are included in scope. We work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and can typically schedule an evaluation within a week of your call to 888-515-1145.