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Grout Works LLC ®
Tile Grout Cleaning and Color Sealing
Grout Works specializes in tile grout cleaning, grout recoloring, grout color sealing, grout refinishing, tile cleaning, grout replacement, re-grouting, grout repair, shower restoration, natural stone cleaning and sealing, re-caulking, tile replacement and all your tile grout needs.
Perfecting the art of grout restoration since 1994
America's Premier Tile Grout Cleaning and Color Sealing Company
Grout Works proudly serves the following States and Cities in grout cleaning, grout color sealing, grout repair, grout replacement, re-grouting, shower restoration, tile replacement, recaulking and natural stone care.
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Grout Cleaning
Cleaning and maintaining tile grout lines can be a tedious, time consuming, frustrating and physically exhausting job. Homeowners spend countless hours on their hands and knees scrubbing the grout lines just to watch them get dirty again within a couple weeks.
Grout is a very porous material made up of cement and sand.
Because grout is porous dirt, liquid and bacteria can
penetrate deep into the grout lines causing stains,
discoloration and odor. Trying to remove the stains and
discoloration is next to impossible. There are three solutions
to cure dirty, discolored grout but only one logical choice.
1. Removing the grout and replacing it with new grout.
2. Steam cleaning the grout or using strong chemicals.
3. Color sealing the grout.
Removing and Replacing Grout
Removing the grout completely from the tile and replacing
it with new grout is a fairly common technique that
homeowners and some businesses use. This process is very
time consuming and can take several days to complete. Removing grout lines will cause extreme amounts of dust and debris in the home and has to be done with extreme perfection to avoid chipping and cracking the tiles. Once the old grout is removed and the new grout is applied, it will only be a matter of weeks before the grout lines begin to stain and discolor leaving you exactly where you started.
Steam Cleaning Grout
Steam cleaning grout lines or using rotary machines to clean grout has become a very popular method over the last several years. Cleaning grout lines with this method can be effective on surface dirt, but will not remove stains and discoloration that have penetrated deep into the grout. Steam cleaning alone can only remove a small fraction of the stains and bacteria and can cause significant damage to both the tile and grout. High pressure cleaning and rotary machines weaken grout lines by removing layers of grout and sand. Over a short period of time the grout will begin to deteriorate, crack and eventually crumble out. Once the grout lines deteriorate and crack moisture will build up under the tile causing the tile to loosen and eventually buckle.
The Ceramic Tile & Stone Association of Arizona reports: Steam is an improper grout cleaning technique (method) because:
- steam cleaning can be far too aggressive for grout that is under 1 year old,
- steam may cause significant damage to the grout,
- some grout manufacturers void their warranty if it has been steam cleaned.
Steam cleaning chemicals are improper grout cleaning products because:
- the chemicals used are too strong for newly installed grout
- these chemicals can extract pigments, which often modify color
- some grout manufacturers void their warranty if any steam cleaning chemicals have been used
Color Sealing Grout Lines
Color sealing grout lines is the most effective and efficient technique to obtain perfect stain free grout lines. The process starts by using mild cleansing products that will remove all surface dirty and bacteria. Once the grout has been cleaned, a color sealer is applied to the grout that will fill all the holes and voids that make the grout porous. Grout Works color sealer can be custom color matched to any shade of tile or grout. The customer has the option to match the original color or change the color of grout to any shade desired. Once the color sealer is applied the grout lines are permanently protected from any stains, discoloration and bacteria. Grout Works color sealing process is typically completed in one day and will not create any dust, debris or mess. Grout Works color sealing process is always guaranteed against cracking, chipping and peeling to ensure a lifetime of beautiful, clean grout lines. If you are tired of dirty, discolored grout lines ruining the look of your tile, call a Grout Works professional today and have perfect, stain free grout lines tomorrow!
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