Tile and Grout cleaning, sealing, grout staining and Natural Stone Restoration. Natural Stone Countertop restoration.
Tile and Grout cleaning:
Choosing the correct company to do your tile and grout cleaning can be the difference between your home looking good or looking great. Don’t be fooled by carpet cleaners that say they can clean tile and grout by blasting it with hot water that can damage fractured or cracked grout and can do more damage.
There’s really only one number to call, that has over 30 years experience in every aspect of tile and grout cleaning and sealing. Grout Wizards knows a thing or two about delivering real and lasting results for all of our clients.
Grout being porous, trends to accumulate dirt, mold and mildew making it look discolored. Different methods and products work best depending on the severity of the stains and the type of tile and grout.
Grout sealing:
Consider applying a grout sealer after cleaning. This creates a protective barrier that helps to prevent stains from penetrating the porous grout making future cleaning easier.
Grout Wizards offers Grout Staining: since the 80’s Grout Wizards has developed a new and unique type of grout staining . Grout Wizards can make your grout look new, can change the color of your existing grout without having to remove the old grout.
Grout Wizards has a product that can stain your grout to look new and last for years
Natural Stone Restoration: Is a specialized process that aims to bring back these worn or damaged stone surfaces back to their original beauty and even enhance their appearance and longevity. It goes beyond simple cleaning and involves a series of techniques to repair and refinish, and protect the stone.
Natural Stone, such as Marble, Granite, Travertine, limestone and Slate, bring timeless beauty and elegance to any space. However, over time even the most durable stone can show signs of wear.
- Scratches - scuffs and dullness-on traffic areas.
- Etchings-dull spots caused by acidic substances.
- Stains-from spilled liquids, oil, rust, mold and mildew.
- Loss of shine-due to wear, improper care, lack of maintenance.
- Cracks or Chips-from impacts or structural issues.
- Hazing or Dullness - a general lack of clarity or vibrancy.
Natural Stone:
1. Inspection and assessment of the type and condition of stone
2. Deep Cleaning of stone and grout. Using low PH-neutral cleaners, using the strata grit brush system on a floor machine.
3. Repairing Damages (cracks, chips, holes, using specialized epoxy resin fillers are carefully mixed to color match the stone.
4. Honing with diamond pads to remove scratches, etching and achieving a uniform surface.
5. Polishing with a polishing compound to a reflective shine.
6. Seal using penetrating sealer.
When to consider professional restoration
While routine cleaning and sealing can be done by the homeowner, significant damage like deep scratches, etching, cracks or sever staining usually requires the expertise of a professional natural stone restoration company.
Benefits of professional stone restoration
- Renewed Beauty
- Extended Life span
- Increased value
- Improved hygiene
- Customizable finish