We have been fixing the problem of drummy, tenting and loose tiles for our customers for over 12 years now. In that time, no tile we've injected has EVER come loose again!

Our approach to restoring your tiles is not to treat the symptom of the problem (loose, drummy tiles) but to treat the problem itself. Our expert applicators inject the affected tiles, and then install expansion lines to prevent further damage. The expansion lines give the tiled area room to move, meaning that they can withstand the pressures of time, building movement, foot traffic and changes in the structure of the floor. These are the common reason for tiles becoming delaminated or 'popping' off the floor. When they have room to move, they are free of the pressure that causes the issue in the first place.

Our injection system treats the tiles that are already delaminated, and the expansion lines help us protect against the issue appearing again.

Our expert tile injection applicators can cover approx. 20-30 sqm per day, using our quick and easy injection system. Most of our customers have their tiles restored within the same day. The total time taken to inject your tiles may vary from job to job.

Once injected, the adhesive sets very quickly, meaning you can walk on your tiles within 2-4 hours of being injected.

Our system in most cases allows you to walk on your tiles again in 2 - 4 hours, meaning you can be back to your normal day to day life ASAP. In some cases you may need to wait longer to walk on injected areas, such as:

1. The grout is in poor condition and has been freshly re-grouted.

2. There is moisture under the tiles, which affects the curing time of our adhesive

3. The injected area is near carpet, a pool or balcony edge, for which we want to take extra caution to ensure the adhesive is dry before use.

Our contractors will let you know on the day if any areas should be avoided for longer than the standard drying time.

In most cases, you do not need to move any furniture out of your house before we start work. If any heavy or bulky furniture is in the way, our contractors will advise you before we start which items need to be moved in order for us to inject where necessary. We also recommend any fragile items be removed before we commence to ensure nothing is accidentally damaged.

NOTE: We will not move dishwashers, washing machines or any items connected to a water supply- as this can often cause leaks. If you wish to move these items you may do at your own discretion.

Our system has the benefit of creating minimal noise & dust, especially in comparison to the alternative of ripping up and re-laying drummy tiles. However, depending on the work required to repair your tiles, some dust & noise may occur.

Dust

For some jobs, we will recommend installing expansion lines to release built up pressure and prevent further de-lamination of your tiles. This is done using an angle grinder. We use a vacuum to collect 98% of dust that this creates, meaning only residual dust is created, which will be cleaned immediately upon completion.

However, as a precaution we do recommend you vacate the area while this cutting work is being done to avoid breathing in any potentially harmful silica dust. The process usually takes no longer than 30-45 minutes to complete.

Noise

As per the above, the use of angle grinders can be noisy, however this process is relatively quick. Once the expansion lines are installed, the actual injection process is quiet and won’t disrupt your day.

All injection is done through the grout lines in-between your tiles. The injection adhesive finds its way under your tile from a small hole in the grout line- once set, the adhesive re-bonds the tile to the substrate, all without having to lift any tiles.

Our tile injection applicators can lift & replace tiles for you to help hide any unsightly cracks or chips. We require the customer to source and supply replacement tiles, however if none are available we can help you source these.

At a stretch, if no other tiles are available, we can find a tile from somewhere in your house that is not visible, and use that tile in the area that IS visible.

Unlike ripping up and replacing tiles, tile injection causes minimal mess 7 dust. Our system involves injecting through small holes in the grout line, meaning we do not need to lift or move tiles in the process of restoring your tiles. This saves on waste, mess, dust and noise, meaning a much smoother, hassle free experience for our customers!

In 10 years of doing business, Barefoot Floors have never had to 're-inject' a tile. Once they are injected, they stay stuck! All of our repairs come with a 7 year guarantee, but we are confident that once your tiles are injected, they won't become drummy ever again!