Sealers matched to your tile type that protect porous tile and stone from stains, moisture and daily wear.
Not all tile needs a sealer. Glazed porcelain and ceramic are essentially waterproof on the face. But unglazed quarry tile, terracotta, cement tile, travertine, limestone, slate and many stone surfaces are porous, and without protection they absorb oil, water and spills. Sealer slows that absorption and gives you time to wipe up a spill before it becomes a stain. It also helps stone resist mineral buildup and keeps unglazed tile from darkening.
We start by identifying the tile and testing how porous it is. Then we select a sealer that suits it, whether a penetrating sealer that leaves the look unchanged, an enhancer that deepens color or a topical finish for certain floors. We clean the surface thoroughly, let it dry, apply the sealer in even coats and remove excess before it cures. We tell you how long to stay off, how to maintain the seal and when to reapply, so protection does not quietly wear away.
Glazed tile usually does not need sealing, but porous tile and stone do. We test to be sure.
Penetrating, enhancing and topical sealers do different jobs, and we match them to the tile and the room.
Tile is cleaned and fully dried so sealer bonds and cures properly.
You learn how to test the seal and when to renew it.
Drag the handle to compare.
BeforeAfterTime to wipe up spills.
For porous tile.
Only seal what needs it.
Or enhanced color.
Know when.
Proper cure.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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 
Home situationBathrooms and ShowersSteam, soap and minerals make bathrooms the hardest place for grout. Here is how to keep showers clean…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 Pick a room, traffic and water type to get a care schedule for cleaning, sealing and caulk.
You tell us about your tile and what bothers you, stained grout, a moldy shower or a dull floor, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look closely at tile, grout and caulk, tap-test floors, probe suspicious spots, test cleaners in a hidden area and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for cleaning, recoloring, sealing or regrouting, bring grout color samples and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We protect floors, cabinets and fixtures, set up dust control and remove old grout or caulk where the plan calls for it.
We deep clean, repair, regrout, recolor or seal with the right products for each surface and clean the tile as we work.
We clean up, walk the room with you and leave simple care and cure instructions and a reminder for your next check.
Glazed porcelain usually does not. Its grout does. Unglazed porcelain may benefit.
Place a few drops of water on the tile. If it darkens and soaks in, it is porous. We test this for you.
Penetrating sealers do not. Some topical finishes can, which is why we choose carefully.
Every one to three years for most porous tile, depending on traffic and exposure.
Yes, with products made for outdoor exposure and freeze and thaw.
Grout SealingA penetrating sealer that keeps spills, soap and dirt out of porous grout so lines stay cleaner for…Explore 
Natural Stone SealingThe right sealer, applied the right way, to protect marble, granite, travertine, limestone and slate from stains and…Explore 
Tile CleaningProfessional cleaning of ceramic, porcelain and stone tile that removes the film, grime and stains mopping leaves behind.Explore 
Maintenance PlansA yearly visit that deep cleans, checks, reseals and touches up tile, grout and caulk so restoration lasts.Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.
