Why Tile Cracks: 5 Common Causes and How to Prevent Them

Tile is known for being strong and long-lasting. It holds up to heavy foot traffic, moisture, and daily wear. But even good tile can crack if something goes wrong with the prep or installation. The worst part is that cracks usually show up after the job is done, when the surface should be finished and clean.

At Dynamic Tile & Stone, we have replaced more cracked tile than we care to count. Most of those cracks were not caused by the tile itself. They came from mistakes below the surface. If y...