Scrubbing grout lines and the caulking along the side of a tub is part of most homeowners' regular cleaning routine. Unfortunately, the material makeup of these joint materials leads to degradation over time. Cleaning can't rebuild missing, chipped, cracked, or eroded materials. If grout has begun failing, it should be addressed promptly to prevent water damage behind the tiles. The Grout [...]
As the holiday season approaches, your home may host more people than usual. Having stable, clean grout and tile will improve safety and the overall look of your home. Even the football season might have you hosting Sunday night get-togethers. The influx of guests notices the bathroom floors and showers that might not be used regularly. Over time, grout turns uneven [...]
To the average person, the difference between sealed grout and unsealed grout is impossible to distinguish from the other. The protective layer of sealant may still look fine to the naked eye even if the sealant has started to wear down. All grout should be sealed, regardless of whether it's in the kitchen, bathroom, or foyer. If you weren’t previously aware, [...]
Are you tired of constantly scrubbing your tiles in bathrooms and kitchens, but the grout never seems any brighter? Darker grout lines in bathrooms and kitchens can make these spaces look older than they are. Even if the tile in your Clayton home is original or older, that doesn't necessarily mean it's in bad condition. In fact, a lot of vintage [...]
A new-build home or an established house with a facelift can have spotless tile and updated finishes, but still have grout that already looks dingy. The Grout Medic of St. Louis comes across unsealed grout in new builds and kitchen renovations frequently. Because grout is used to hold together tiles, homeowners may not know that it is a porous material. This [...]
Do you ever get frustrated because it feels like the grout in your shower or kitchen never really gets clean? It doesn't matter if you scrub grout weekly or monthly; grout is hard to deep clean without the proper tools. Grout is porous, so it is constantly absorbing oils from cooking, grime and soap scum in the shower, and other small [...]
Kirkwood, MO, is a charming suburb of St. Louis, popular with families and people seeking homes with character. There are homes over 100 years old alongside Frank Lloyd Wright homes. The people who live here want to preserve the original tiles and style of these homes. It's very common for the homes here to still have the original tile, but it [...]
Creve Coeur, MO, is part of the western St. Louis suburbs. The homes here are part of older, tree-lined neighborhoods ranging from mid-century houses to more contemporary homes. The older homes in Creve Coeur have been well maintained, many retaining the original tile in bathrooms, kitchens, and porches. IF the tile feels dated, it's usually because the grout is damaged, dirty, [...]
Finding a cracked tile in your home can be frustrating and bring on thoughts of long and expensive renovations. The reality is that most cracked tiles can be a simple replacement of the broken tile while keeping the rest of the tile intact. Homeowners looking for cracked tile repair in St. Louis can rely on The Grout Medic to give a [...]
St. Louis neighborhoods all have their own personality. Areas in and around St. Louis, like Clayton, Lafayette Square, and the Central West End, have a plethora of homes with tiled porches. Porcelain tile is common, but you can even find older penny tile patterns that have been there for decades. Once winter is over, those porches can start showing what the [...]
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