Spring Cleaning Tips to Get Your Tile and Grout Looking New

sean On February 9, 2021 / Acrylic Grout, Affordable Project, Bathroom, Bathroom Floor, Bathroom Grout, Cleaning, DIY, DIY Projects, Easy Cleaning, Floor, Grout, Kitchen Cleanliness, Kitchen DIY, Mildew Damage, Mold, Mold Growth, Professional Cleaning, Quick Tile Tips, Spring

Spring Cleaning Tips to Get Your Tile and Grout Looking New As winter breaks in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, spring cleaning is a great way to get your home and flooring looking like new before warm weather brings busy schedules. Following a regular maintenance schedule, taking

What to Do if Water Damage Occurs in Your Home

sean On December 13, 2019 / Bathroom, Caulk, Caulk Cleaning, Caulk Maintenance, Caulk Repair, Cleaning, Different Types of Water Damage, Drywall Replacement, Floor Damage, Hire a contractor, Hire A Professional, Home Inspection, How to Avoid Grout Damage, Mildew Damage, Mold, Mold Growth, Mold Remediation, Regrouting, Remodeling, Tile Repair, Water Damage, Water Resistant Grout / 1 Comment

Water is a powerful element and it can cause considerable damage to your home. It can weaken structures, cause mold and mildew to grow and it can completely destroy certain elements of your home. While water damage can be devastating in some instances, there are steps that you

Most Common Causes of Grout Damage

Kevin Ferrara On December 11, 2019 / Affordable Project, Bathroom Grout, Bathroom Tile, Cement Grout, Epoxy Grout, Floor, Grout, Grout Deterioration, Grout Experts, Grout Intallation, Grout Problems, Grout Removal, Grout Replacement, Grout Sealant, Hire a contractor, Hire A Professional, How to Avoid Grout Damage, Incorrect Grout Mix, Indoor Grout, Mold, Mold Growth, Regrouting, Sanded Grout, Water Damage

Not only is grout necessary in securing the tiling in your home, it is also establishing itself as a decorative element as new colors are being released to bring an updated look to your rooms. But over time, grout can begin to crack and crumble detracting from the aesthetic appeal of your home and compromising the staying power of your tiles.

Which Grout is Right for Your Home?

sean On November 13, 2019 / Affordable Project, Backsplash, Bathroom, Bathroom Grout, Bathroom Tile, Cement Grout, Epoxy Grout, Epoxy Grout vs. Cement Grout, Floor, Grout, Grout Experts, Grout Sealant, Hire A Professional, Indoor Grout, Kitchen Backsplash, Kitchen Grout, Mold, Mold Growth, Regrouting, Sanded Grout / Leave a comment

Grout is a thick paste that can be used in various applications. It can fill gaps; it can be used to reinforce structures and it is commonly used to fill cracks between tiles. Most grout is cement based. However, even though this type of grout is popular, it

How to Spot Water Damage

sean On October 16, 2019 / Bathroom, Bathroom Grout, Bathroom Tile, Caulk, Caulk Problems, Caulk Repair, Floor Damage, Grout, Grout Deterioration, Grout Experts, Grout Problems, Hire a contractor, Hire A Professional, Home Inspection, Kitchen Grout, Mildew Damage, Mold, Mold Growth, Mold Remediation, Recaulking, Tile Flooring, Tile Repair, Tile Warpage, Wall Damage, Water Damage / Leave a comment

When you purchase a home, one of the first things you should check carefully before you commit are the bathroom and kitchen for water damage. Here’s what to look for so that you catch the water damage in time to include it in the required repairs made before you

Seal Your Grout and Tile to Avoid Damage

Kevin Ferrara On August 7, 2019 / Affordable Project, Bathroom Grout, Bathroom Tile, Ceramic Tile, Floor, Grout, Grout Deterioration, Grout Experts, Grout Problems, Hire a contractor, Hire A Professional, Indoor Grout, Kitchen Grout, Mold, Natural Stone, Porcelain Tile / Leave a comment

You could lose part of your home investment by failing to do one thing: sealing your tile or natural stone. There are installation professionals who make the mistake of installing new tile floors or a natural stone patio and never seal them. Homeowners, who don’t know to

Caulk 101: Caulk Cleaning and Maintenance

Kevin Ferrara On July 4, 2019 / Bathroom, Bathroom Tile, Bathtub, Caulk, Caulk 101, Caulk Cleaning, Caulk Maintenance, Caulk Problems, Caulk Repair, Cleaning, Grout, Hire a contractor, Mold, Recaulking, Silicone Caulk, Tile / 1 Comment

Silicone caulk can last a decade or more in most areas of your home. But caulk requires regular cleaning and maintenance, especially surrounding tile and grout in high-moisture areas. Regular cleaning will keep your caulk looking new, and it also provides regular “check-ins” on the overall condition