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  "name": "When do natural stone tiles need to be repaired or reset rather than just cleaned?",
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      "name": "When do natural stone tiles need to be repaired or reset rather than just cleaned?",
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        "text": "Signs that stone tiles need professional repair include hollow sounds when walked on, cracked grout lines, loose tiles, or persistent moisture discoloration. A hollow sound indicates the mortar bond has released from the stone or subfloor, which will eventually cause the tile to break under foot traffic. If water has penetrated behind the stone in a shower, you may notice persistent darkening that never dries out, signaling subfloor or wall moisture damage. Minor surface scratches or light etching on marble can often be polished out, but loose or cracked tiles require removing and resetting with fresh thin-set.",
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        "description": "Tiles need repair if they sound hollow, wiggle underfoot, show structural cracks, or display persistent moisture stains that point to mortar or waterproofing failure."
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  "description": "Tiles need repair if they sound hollow, wiggle underfoot, show structural cracks, or display persistent moisture stains that point to mortar or waterproofing fa"
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