Category: Grout Cleaning & Maintenance

The superficial failure of quick fixes Grout pens fail because they are temporary topical pigments that do not achieve a chemical bond with the cementitious matrix of your flooring joints. These tools are essentially markers filled with thin acrylic paint that sits on top of the grout rather than penetrating it. In environments like showers…

I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. Most guys skip the leveling compound and think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. This same philosophy applies to grout. If you think you can just slap a sealer on and call it…

Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That same lazy mindset follows installers into the bathroom. They slap some tile down and assume the job is…

Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That same logic applies to your cleaning routine. You think a cheap bottle of white vinegar is a magic…

Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That same level of laziness is why most grout looks like a disaster after six months. If you don’t…

I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That level of attention is what most people skip. When it comes to slate in a bathroom, the surface is just as demanding as the subfloor. I remember walking into a home where a custom…

Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That same level of neglect happens in bathrooms across the country every single day. People ignore the structural and…

How to Remove Grout Without Damaging Your Expensive Shower Tray I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That same precision is what stands between you and a cracked shower pan. Most guys skip the prep. They think the underlayment or the grout…

The phantom of the too-wet sponge Grout bleaching and pigment washout are typically the result of using too much water during the installation and cleanup process. When an installer uses a saturated sponge to wipe away grout haze, the excess moisture dilutes the cementitious pigment on the surface of the joint, leading to efflorescence and…

Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. When you see a floor that is failing, you are usually looking at a lack of respect for the…