Sir Grout New York Blog

Published October 19, 2018

Limestone is one the oldest flooring materials. It dates back centuries ago when it was used all around Europe to build cathedrals and churches that stand sturdy to this day. This testifies to the timeless elegance and beauty that this natural stone provides.

Published October 05, 2018

Slate can give a unique and beautiful appearance to any room. Not only is this type of stone completely natural, but it is also one of the strongest, which makes it resistant to scratching, chipping, and cracking. However, slate should be sealed on a regular basis depending on where it has been installed.

Published September 20, 2018

Vinyl composite tiles are a fantastic choice for areas with heavy foot traffic because they are usually extremely resilient. When installed and laid correctly, they can last for many years.

Published September 05, 2018

A homeowner recently moved to a house she had inherited from her grandparents in Soho, NY. For the most part, the house was in a good state because it had been recently renovated. The guest bathroom, however, still had the same small-tiled floor as it had over fifty years ago, when her grandparents first bought the house.

Published August 17, 2018

Bathroom tiles can provide a sleek, elegant, and stylish look that many homeowners seek. To keep them pristine and beautiful, they require proper care and maintenance. As durable as they are, tiles are not impervious to damages and can become stained or dirty with daily wear and tear.

Published July 20, 2018

Depending on its location, a hotel may be visited by thousands of people. Guests expect the bathrooms to be in mint condition. For this reason, keeping the bathrooms clean is very important and a top priority for hotel managers.

Published June 21, 2018

Ceramic tile is one of the most commonly used types of material because it can be installed in almost any environment, as with any other hard tile surface, ceramic tile has its advantages and disadvantages.

Published May 16, 2018

Maintaining the look and classic feel of a 60's bathroom is a difficult task, but for this family in Midtown Manhattan, NY, it was very important to keep the vintage atmosphere of their bathroom intact, no matter how difficult it might be.

Published April 04, 2018

New York is known as the city that never sleeps, and for a young man from upper Manhattan this statement was about as literal as it gets. He worked all day and spent at several hours cleaning at least twice a week.

Published March 20, 2018

Sourced from all over the world, porcelain has come to be a decorative, reliable option for a variety of household and commercial uses, which is why this homeowner chose porcelain tile for her kitchen flooring several years ago.