10 tile situations and 10 grout and tile guides, from showers and backsplashes to epoxy, sanded and unsanded grout, sealers, colors, joint widths and natural stone.
Each page explains the situation, what it calls for and which services help.
Home situationBathrooms and ShowersSteam, soap and minerals make bathrooms the hardest place for grout. Here is how to keep showers clean…Learn more 
Home situationKitchens and BacksplashesCooking oil, spills and constant wiping take a toll on kitchen grout. Here is how to keep floors…Learn more 
Home situationOlder Homes and Dated TileOlder tile is often sound while the grout is worn out. Here is how to refresh dated tile…Learn more 
Home situationNew Construction TileNew tile rarely looks finished. Here is how haze removal, grout touch-ups and sealing bring it to handoff…Learn more 
Home situationRentals and TurnoversBetween tenants, tile and grout need to look clean fast. Here is what a good turn includes and…Learn more 
Home situationBefore You SellBathrooms and kitchens sell homes. Here is which tile and grout updates make a visible difference before listing.Learn more 
Home situationKids and PetsMuddy paws, spilled juice and constant foot traffic are tough on floors. Here is how to keep tile…Learn more 
Home situationHard Water HomesMinerals in water leave chalky film, spots and scale on tile and glass. Here is how to remove…Learn more 
Home situationOutdoor and Pool AreasSun, rain, algae and freeze and thaw attack outdoor tile. Here is how to restore patios and pool…Learn more 
Home situationHistoric and Vintage TileHex tile, subway tile and encaustic patterns deserve careful treatment. Here is how to repair and clean vintage…Learn more Honest guides to each grout type, sealers, colors, joint widths, tile and stone, and how caulk differs from grout.
Grout and tile guideSanded GroutThe workhorse for floors and wider joints: cement grout with fine sand for strength and shrink resistance.Learn more 
Grout and tile guideUnsanded GroutSmooth cement grout for narrow joints and delicate tile, with a creamy texture and a gentle touch on…Learn more 
Grout and tile guideEpoxy GroutResin-based grout that resists stains, acids and moisture and never needs sealing, with a higher price and a…Learn more 
Grout and tile guideUrethane GroutA flexible, pre-mixed grout that resists stains and cracking, a middle ground between cement and epoxy.Learn more 
Grout and tile guideGrout SealersPenetrating or topical, enhancing or natural: how sealers work, which to choose and how to know when to…Learn more 
Grout and tile guideGrout Colors and Color SealersWhite, gray or charcoal? How color changes the look of tile, how it ages and how color sealers…Learn more 
Grout and tile guidePorcelain and Ceramic TileThe two most common home tiles: what makes them different, how to clean them and where their grout…Learn more 
Grout and tile guideMarble and Natural StoneMarble, travertine, granite, limestone and slate are beautiful and sensitive. Here is how to care for each.Learn more 
Grout and tile guideGrout Joint WidthNarrow or wide, joint width changes how grout performs and how tile looks. Here is how to choose…Learn more 
Grout and tile guideCaulk vs GroutGrout is rigid and fills tile joints. Caulk is flexible and seals corners. Here is where each belongs…Learn more Call us and we will look at every surface, test the grout and tile and give you a clear plan and a written scope for cleaning, repair or restoration.
