The Grout Experts - Chicagoland

12/21/2023

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The Grout Experts - Chicagoland
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03/06/2023

How important is proper installation in extending the lifespan of tile and grout?

It is very important, especially with maintaining your shower for longevity. Rule of thumb. You should always re-caulk your shower three to five years. Once you start seeing saturation and mold, you should always call your professional to come and re-caulk your shower.

You should always re-grout a shower. That is Unsanded grout. Preferably small tiles like a four by four tiles. You should re-grout that every 15 plus years. If you do have grout that is not as old, but you do have a lot of saturation and mold, we could steam clean the grout joints and add a color seal to give it longevity and protection for future mold and staining.

10/19/2021

How to Fix the Holes in Your Shower Grout If you haven’t gotten the grout in your shower upgraded recently, you may begin to see signs of damage. Cracks, mold and discoloration will be obvious, but if you look closely, you may see small holes starting to form. Although these holes may not seem threatening, they

If you haven’t gotten the grout in your shower upgraded recently, you may begin to see signs of damage. Cracks, mold and discoloration will be obvious, but if you look closely, you may see small holes starting to form. Although these holes may not seem threatening, they are a precursor to more s ....

10/11/2021

A Step by Step Guide on How to Stain Grout Today, there are many grout color options to choose from. If your tiling was done years ago, you may feel like you’re stuck with a plain white that’s starting to look dingy. You may think that an entire retiling job is the only way to escape your

Today, there are many grout color options to choose from. If your tiling was done years ago, you may feel like you’re stuck with a plain white that’s starting to look dingy. You may think that an entire retiling job is the only way to escape your fate. Not so! There is another option. You can st...

09/28/2021

How Does Temperature Affect Grout Installation? Winter is on its way, and you may wonder how this will affect the grouting jobs you have planned for your home. It is best to install grout when temperatures are moderate, that is to say, not extremely hot or cold, but if you keep the conditions

Winter is on its way, and you may wonder how this will affect the grouting jobs you have planned for your home. It is best to install grout when temperatures are moderate, that is to say, not extremely hot or cold, but if you keep the conditions within your home comfortable, you shouldn’t have a ....

09/20/2021

How to Protect Your Grout for the Cold Weather The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are starting to fall, there’s no doubt about it, winter is on its way. When winter comes, homeowners usually take steps to keep their homes protected from the harsh weather. But what about tile and grout? During the winter, people

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are starting to fall, there’s no doubt about it, winter is on its way. When winter comes, homeowners usually take steps to keep their homes protected from the harsh weather. But what about tile and grout? During the winter, people will be coming in .....

02/08/2021

Why Should You Hire a Professional For Your Re-Grouting Jobs Why Should You Hire a Professional For Your Re-Grouting Jobs If you look on the internet, you can find DIY tips for just about anything and that includes re-grouting. When you look over the videos and articles, the work may seem totally doable, but if you don’t
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Why Should You Hire a Professional For Your Re-Grouting Jobs If you look on the internet, you can find DIY tips for just about anything and that includes re-grouting. When you look over the videos and articles, the work may seem totally doable, but if you don’t have experience with the job at ha ....

02/08/2021

The Right Grout Can Eliminate Water Damage Behind Tiles The Right Grout Can Eliminate Water Damage Behind Tiles The water and humidity that builds up in a bathroom area can do considerable damage. It can cause mold and mildew to form which can be a serious health risk to your family. Mold and mildew can often
https://grout-experts.com/2021/02/the-right-grout-can-eliminate-water-damage-behind-tiles/

The Right Grout Can Eliminate Water Damage Behind Tiles The water and humidity that builds up in a bathroom area can do considerable damage. It can cause mold and mildew to form which can be a serious health risk to your family. Mold and mildew can often be caught or early on so it’s treated bef ....

02/08/2021

How to Up Your Caulking Game How to Up Your Caulking Game When it comes to filling in seams between tiles, caulk is a useful material that can be easier to deal with than grout. It can substitute grout in certain situations and its versatility and simpler installation makes it a favorite for
https://grout-experts.com/2021/02/how-to-up-your-caulking-game/

How to Up Your Caulking Game When it comes to filling in seams between tiles, caulk is a useful material that can be easier to deal with than grout. It can substitute grout in certain situations and its versatility and simpler installation makes it a favorite for many homeowners. Even though cau ...

02/08/2021

Your Grout May Be Telling you How Serious the Leak in Your Shower Is Your Grout May Be Telling you How Serious the Leak in Your Shower Is Excessive water buildup around the tub or shower. Water stains on the ceiling. These are just some signs that you may have a leak in your bathroom area. But how serious is the
https://grout-experts.com/2021/02/your-grout-may-be-telling-you-how-serious-the-leak-in-your-shower-is/

Your Grout May Be Telling you How Serious the Leak in Your Shower Is Excessive water buildup around the tub or shower. Water stains on the ceiling. These are just some signs that you may have a leak in your bathroom area. But how serious is the leak? When most people see signs of a leak, they ca ...

11/25/2020

Why You Need Grab Bars in Your Home Why You Need Grab Bars in Your Home You may think that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in your house. The sharp utensils and possible fire hazards are more than enough to cause you to take precautionary measures when you are cooking. You may not
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Why You Need Grab Bars in Your Home You may think that the kitchen is the most dangerous room in your house. The sharp utensils and possible fire hazards are more than enough to cause you to take precautionary measures when you are cooking. You may not realize that the bathroom can be quite dang ...