Tile regrouting is not for the novice home improvement do-it-yourselfer. And that goes double for shower tile regrouting services. Why is it so important that you call on the tile and grout experts at The Grout Medic? As you are probably aware, your shower tile grout is the barrier between your wet shower environment and […]
Is regrouting worth it?
Tile regrouting is a worthy home improvement project, but who you hire will determine whether your investment was worth it. Regrouting is one way to whip your tiled surfaces into shape with minimal investment compared to a full-scale tile replacement. It greatly improves the look and function of your tile. It protects your tile edges. […]
It’s Better to Regrout Than Attempt Grout Repair
Attempting a DIY grout repair project is full of ups and downs. Unfortunately, the downs are more common than the ups, which is why you should call a regrouting company. While we admire those, who successfully perform do-it-yourself projects around their homes, grout repair has its challenges. If your grout is showing wear or has […]
Grout Haze, a Common Hazard of DIY Regrouting
Grout haze occurs as a result of waiting too long to wipe grout from your tiled surface. Call The Grout Medic if you’re seeing this problem. We don’t mean to make a premature call and say that your DIY regrouting project will result in grout haze. Many of our grout cleaning clients started out as […]
Shower Grout is More Important Than You Might Think
If your shower grout is in disarray, one quick call to The Grout Medic will remedy your problem. Compared to the rest of our homes, we only see our showers a short while each day. While we are there, we might not have the health of our grout in mind. Whether you are beginning your […]
Grout Repair is Harder Than it Sounds
For proper grout repair, it’s imperative that you have the correct tools, as well as the correct type of grout to fill in the new spots where applicable. Grout repair is more difficult than it might seem, even though grout takes up less space than tile. We look at small grout lines, and assume that […]
Rejuvenate Your Shower in Just One Day with Re-Grouting and Re-Caulking by The Grout Medic
Re-grouting and re-caulking your shower are great ways to transform the appearance of your shower area. Home improvement tasks, especially those concerning tiled areas, can seem burdensome undertakings. This is true now more than ever, with so many homeowners taking to the Web to try learning how to make these improvements themselves. Installing a backsplash […]
What is grout haze? How do I remove grout haze?
If you’re experiencing grout haze, it means you didn’t wipe up excess grout in the correct amount of time and this will discolor the surrounding tile. When we install new tile or grout anywhere in our home, we expect that tiled area to look brand new. Wiping off excess grout seems an easy enough procedure. […]
Which grout is best?
Whether you are installing new tile, having tiles replaced, or having your tile professionally regrouted, you might be wondering which grout is best to use. Even though some types of grout have a life expectancy of up to 25 years, maintenance and care are key. What you might not realize, is that for grout to […]
Don’t Replace — Regrout!
Very often the tiled surfaces in our homes or offices begin to look tired and worn not because they’re damaged or dirty, but because the grout surrounding the tiles is discolored, loose, or missing altogether. If that’s the case for large areas of a tiled surface, the net effect can be an unattractive appearance of […]