AZ Tile Grout Cleaning & Restoration Services

What is Color Seal?

Color sealing or grout coloring is a restorative procedure where we alter the grouts physical color and appearance. We do this by applying an epoxy based sealant that creates a physical barrier on top of your grout. We have a wide selection of colors to choose from. Typically we recommend picking a color to match your tile so the tile and grout blend and everything is one uniform color. 

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When To Color Seal?

Color sealing is typically our last restorative measure when it comes to cleaning up your grout. We recommend color sealing (grout coloring) when there is heavy staining occuring throughout the grout of the floor and cleaning won’t suffice. Also color sealing can be a cost effective solution apposed to re-grouting if you are just trying to alter the color of your existing grout.

When Should You Polish? 

The three main types of stone we are able to polish are travertine, marble and limestone. Travertine is the most common stone we see in Arizona homes. Polishing is necessary when you are looking to alter the finish or “shininess” of your floor. Polishing can also be useful when one section of floor’s finish is beginning to wear and become dull compared to other areas. Typically we recommend completing the floor all together to ensure their is a consistent finish throughout. 

What Finish Should You Go With?

Our options our Matte Finish, Medium Gloss Finish and High Gloss Finish. We offer three different options of finishes and they’re based on degrees of how shiny you would like your floor. If longevity is a big concern we highly recommend going with either of our first two options, Matte Finish or Medium Gloss Finish. The reason being is that the shinier the floors finish the more visible and apparent scratches and other blemishes become. The lower the shine the more durable the floor. If you just want that mirror finish then you are best off going with our High Gloss Finish.

Medium Gloss Finish Is Our Recommended Choice.

For 99% of our customers we recommend going with our Medium Gloss Finish. Why? Because it offers the best value. Its both shiny enough to be eye-catching and durable enough to last. Sometimes people want their floors to be mirror finish and we’re willing to that. We just always warn of the up keep necessary with that type of a finish. 

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Why You Should Seal Grout.

Sealing grout is crucial because it helps protect against stains and moisture. Unsealed grout is porous and can easily absorb spills and dirt, leading to permanent discoloration. By sealing grout, you create a barrier that keeps out water and grime, making cleaning much easier in the future. It also helps prevent mold and mildew, which can grow in damp grout lines. Sealed grout also tends to last longer, saving you time and money on repairs in the long run. We believe that grout must be sealed.

How Often Should You Seal Grout?

We believe that grout should be sealed every 2-5 years, but it is dependent on a couple of factors. Grout that is experiencing a higher amount of foot traffic and more frequent cleanings would benefit from resealing every 2 years, possibly every year for commercial applications. Grout that sees a very low amount of traffic, such as grout under a rug or in a low use area, would not require sealing for up to 5 years, potentially longer if it never sees any traffic. 

Grout Repair Options:

Is your grout cracked, crumbling, brittle or stained? Then you may benefit from grout repair. 

-Cracked Grout

In most cases we are able to add grout material to the existing crack and fill it in. Typically this is all that is necessary but in some cases further cracking may persist and a re-grout might be beneficial.

-Crumbling or Brittle Grout

In some cases only specific areas may be affected and all that is necessary is a minor repair, that being either adding material or re-grouting the effected area. On the other hand, if there is crumbling or brittle grout consistently throughout the entire floor it may be necessary to re-grout all areas.

-Stained Grout

When grout becomes stained we have a few options. Sometimes an Acid Cleaning will be enough to restore the grout to its original state, but it comes down to 2 factors. How deep into the grout is the staining and for how long has the grout been stained. For heavier staining, Grout Coloring is the most cost effective solution. Our last resort would be to re-grout either a specific, isolated area or the entire floor.

What Is Shower Restoration?

Our Shower Restoration package includes all of the services listed below. It is a complete overhaul of your showers existing tile and grout in order to restore it to as close to new as we possibly can. We typically recommend having your showers caulking re-done along with your shower cleaning. Caulking over the years tends to crack and cause leaks behind the shower causing damage to grout and allows mold to develop from underneath.

Shower Services We Provide

• Shower Alkaline or Acid Deep Cleaning
• Calcium, Soap Scum & Dead Skin Removal
• Caulking & Caulking Removal
• Grouting and Grout Repairs
• Grout and Tile Sealing
• Mold Treatment

What Type of Countertop Can Be Polished?

Similar to Travertine Polishing above, we are capable of polishing travertine, marble, quartz, limestone and concrete countertops. The process and outcome are dependent on the type of counter we are working with. Please call for more information.

How We Clean Granite.

Granite is a very durable stone and tends to last a very long time but after a while it begins to dull. We clean the granite with our granite cleaning solution and remove calcium deposits at the same time. After the surface is clean, we apply a granite specific sealer to protect the stone from any staining or chemical damage. Finally we finish off with buffing the surface of the stone to make it shine like new!