Hey NJ Got Dirty Grout ? Why does grout get dirty more than tile…
Grout lines are generally lower than the tiles. Due to this dirt can get stuck in it. While washing a tile floor in your kitchen, foyer or bathroom you may not even clean the grout at all. Even worse, you may be pushing the dirt from the tile floor into the grout lines. But it really goes further than that. Once dirt collects on the grout it will not remain on the surface. Grout is porous and will absorb the dirt and filth fairly quickly. Then you are left with stained grout. It is much more difficult to clean stained grout and it loses that clean fresh new look. The solution is two fold. First of all if you seal your grout properly it will not stain as easily or as bad. with a Grout Works Color Seal it will not stain at all. Second of all you must clean the tile floor in a proper fashion. In future posts we will discuss the proper method for cleaning tile and grout...NJ Natural Stone Restoration Options – Travertine Hone or Polish ?
Many natural stones such as marble, limestone, travertine and many more can be repaired and refinished. Natural stone especially on floors, vanity and counter tops as well as shower walls over time can lose their initial finish. Over time they can get scratches, etch marks (also known as water marks or rings) and dull. Sometimes they can even crack or chip. The good news is that a Natural Stone Restoration service professional can generally restore these stones to a brand new look. The question is what is the “look” you would like ? Stones can have a high sheen polished look like glass or they can have a “honed” look. This is a more natural rustic look like a matte finish. The truth is some stones look better polished while others look better honed. Note the picture here. The floor is a honed travertine while the wall is polished travertine. Travertine many times has holes in it that require a filler. When travertine is polished it has more streaks and appears more cloudy than many polished marbles. But as a honed finish travertine has a nice rustic look. Even with a honed finish there are different finishes. This can range from a very course cut to a very fine cut that may even have a slight polish to it. The exact finish can be customized to the customers preference and according to the variation of the stone. Grout Works of Central NJ offers NJ residents of Ocean & Monmouth County & surrounding areas complete natural stone restoration...How to hire a Tile and Grout Cleaning Service Professional
Are you looking to get your tile and grout cleaned ? Here are the questions you should be asking at the time of your estimate. 1. Do you guarantee the tile and grout will look brand new when completed or will some stains not come out ? 2. Do you seal the grout ? Is there a guarantee on the seal ? 3. Are you the owner of the company or who is he and where is he located ? 4.Who will be doing the work ? 5. Is any damage or risks possible like grout coming out? Can you resolve them in the event that happens ?...Tile and Grout Cleaning
Tile is becoming a very popular option for flooring among many homeowners. Most bathrooms and kitchens have tile flooring, but now people are choosing to use tile throughout many rooms in their homes. Tile floors are much more durable, will last longer, cut down on dust production and are very easy to clean. However, even with routine cleaning, tiles, specifically the grout, can start to hold on to dirt and begin to change color. Tile Grout The grout is mortar that can be found between individual tiles. Grout is easily stained because it may not have been properly sealed when the tile was first put down, or if the sealant wore off over time. Constant foot traffic can easily wear of the sealant over time which makes it easy to stain. Routine Maintenance Building a habit to constantly clean your tile floors will ensure that they last a very long time, and will continue to look good. Sweeping and mopping tile floors once a week will keep out all the dirt and stains that easily build up on the tiles themselves. Regular floor cleaning will also keep your home looking much healthier. Hiring a Professional Professional services will remove dirt and bacteria from the tiles putting it back to perfect condition. In addition, companies like Grout Works also offer Grout Sealing services which will protect the tile and grout and reduce the amount of yearly maintenance required. If you have tile, marble, or stone that needs cleaning and/or sealing, contact Grout Works of NJ...The Importance of Tile and Grout Cleaning & Sealing for Businesses
If you have tile floors in your business establishment, it’s important that you take care of them. If your floors are grungy and in bad condition, your customers are going to get a negative impression and turn away from your business, and you obviously don’t want that to happen. Keeping up with regular tile floor maintenance could actually make or break your business. Grout is a porous material so it attracts and sucks in everything from grease to dirt and mildew. Grout can also become stained from spills, so over time the floors appear dirty and lose the nice look they once had. If enough time goes by without proper maintenance being done to preserve the grout, it will begin to crack and break apart, and water and other liquids can seep beneath the tiles causing them to become loose and dangerous for your customers to be walking on. If you own a restaurant with tile floors, especially in the bathrooms and kitchen, it is especially imperative that you keep them clean and looking nice. The tiles on restaurant kitchen floors have a tendency to come loose and break apart because of the grease buildup and from the floors being wet so much from mopping. This is not only a hazard for employees who might trip on them, but it could cause serious problems to the subfloor which would require a lot of time, money, and work to repair. If you own any other kind of business with high foot traffic, such as a hotel or grocery store, the grout will get dirty pretty quickly if it hasn’t been...Who We Service
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