What was probably not done and should be done asap in your new construction home ?
One of the most common things that are not done in many new construction homes in Lakewood is proper caulking around bathtubs and other areas that get wet. Many times, even in high end homes, caulking was never done and at best there is only grout in the seams. I have been called many times due to leaking in ceilings because of this reason. Generally, any seam that connects 2 surfaces and is exposed to water should be caulked.
These are the most common places of cracked grout and gaps for water to leak that need to be caulked: 1. Where the bathtub meets the bathroom floor and shower walls. 2. Where the shower walls meet with each other. 3. Where the bathroom tile floor meets the walls. 4. Around toilets and sinks. 5. Between the backsplash and countertop.
Even in homes that were caulked by the builder many times they were not caulked with proper silicone caulk and are not waterproof. These acrylic caulks tend to peel quickly and get moldy.
Sometimes people tell me they don’t want caulk because it gets moldy or it looks ugly. The truth is they have never seen a truly professional caulk job using premium grade silicone. Caulk only gets moldy if water gets behind it. If all the grout and caulk is done properly there is no reason caulk should be moldy with reasonable use of a shower. Caulk gets a bad rap due to rampant poor quality work. We special order premium grade 100% silicone which matches the colors of the surface and carefully apply it in a thin line just enough to fill the joint so it blends and actually enhances the bathtub or countertop with a seamless transition to the tile wall or backsplash.
Grout Works Specializes in grout and natural stone sealing as well as cleaning, repairing, refinishing, restoring and resolving any issues related to tile, grout and natural stone.
Grout Works can be reached at (732) 994-9681
