Blog Posts About Tile

Published November 16, 2020

One of the biggest problems with grout is that much of it is cement-based, which means the product is porous. Cement-based grout needs to be sealed to keep it from absorbing moisture, dirt, and other external elements that can cause it to become discolored and very hard to clean.

Published September 07, 2020

The manager of a retail building in Brooklyn Heights contacted us because there was a problem with the property's floor. Over the years, the surface had received heavy wear and tear. As a result, the tiles and the grout suffered intense deterioration.

Published April 27, 2020

Maintenance of tiled surfaces in commercial settings can be challenging. Depending on the business, these properties host hundreds of visitors daily. This heavy wear and tear can degrade the surfaces quickly.

Published February 10, 2020

A homeowner from Brooklyn Heights, contacted us because he wasn't pleased with the condition of his shower. He had tried regular cleaning but he hadn't been able to improve the surface.

Published January 26, 2020

Cleaning tiles and grout is a difficult task. It's a chore that many homeowners find troublesome. Our next client, a housewife from Murray Hill, NY, wanted her home to look perfect because her parents were coming to visit her. Unfortunately, there was one area of the house where the floor was in poor condition.

Published December 20, 2019

A homeowner from Manhattan was expecting a visit from a friend. The spare room was ready for the visit, but the owner was not pleased with the condition of the shower. The porcelain tiles looked dirty and unappealing. This was an issue for her because she wanted her friend to feel at home.

Published November 19, 2019

If cracked grout is neglected, it can lead to costly repairs. Unfortunately, most homeowners fail to notice changes in the appearance of their shower's grout until it's too late.

Published September 27, 2019

While it's true most people want every surface in their home to look pristine, sometimes homeowners put more attention to the regular maintenance of specific rooms than others. This was the case for one of our customers.

Published August 28, 2019

The manager of a high-end building in Brooklyn Heights needed Sir Grout's help. The building had a gorgeous lobby, but the floor had a shabby appearance. The tiles had lost their beauty and the grout lines were full of dirt.

Published July 05, 2019

The principal of Brooklyn Friends school contacted Sir Grout because their cleaning crew was having problems with the maintenance of the school's restrooms. No matter how much they tried, the tiles remained unsightly and the grout lines full of dirt.