Our Grout Sealing Services Successfully Restored a Bathroom in Milford, NJ

January 13, 2021

Grout surfaces are meant to secure the tiles together, providing hard surfaces with the necessary strength to withstand wear and tear. Unfortunately, the porous structure of cement-based grout allows external agents to seep into it, resulting in stains and deterioration. After living in his lovely home for two years, a Milford resident began to notice changes in the appearance of his master bathroom. He first spotted a few moldy spots in the shower area and decided to use a combination of soap-based cleaners and homemade solutions on the grout. The problem not only persisted, but it also started affecting the bathroom floor, so the owner decided to ask for professional assistance.


He went online and searched for a reputable company that could help him solve the problem. He found Sir Grout Western New Jersey in the top search results and was immediately interested in our grout sealing services in Milford. Watching a few video testimonials and browsing the picture gallery was all he needed to determine that we were true professionals in the field, so he felt very confident in our ability when he called us to request a free evaluation and a quote.

We visited the client's home on the scheduled date to perform the assessment. The grout lines stood out to us as soon as we walked into the bathroom, so we took our time evaluating every surface while testing our cleaner on some of the moldy spots. The damage to the bathroom floor wasn't severe, though there was a lot of embedded dirt to get through. The shower grout, on the other hand, was close to falling apart. After speaking to the customer, we learned that none of the grout lines had been sealed in over a year, which explained the cracks on the shower seams and corners.


Shower areas are in constant contact with water. As such, the grout tends to deteriorate faster, either from the minerals in hard water, the soap scum that usually permeates the surface, or a combination of both. Every time the client took a shower, water seeped into the grout and weakened its structure, on top of causing visible discoloration in parts of the grout, so it was a struggle for the client to preserve a uniform color across all the grout lines.

Luckily, the damage was still reversible. We assured the client that we could restore all the grout lines in the bathroom with a grout cleaning and sealing procedure. We would also repair the shower grout before applying ColorSeal to the floor and the walls so they could stay protected against soap and leftover water. The client agreed to the proposal and scheduled an appointment to have the bathroom restored later that week.


On the day of the job, we went back to the house to perform the service. Our specialists began with a thorough cleaning of the shower area. To do this, we soaked the floor and shower surfaces with a powerful pH-neutral cleaner. After most of the grime came loose, we extracted the remaining dirt and used a high-speed scrubber on the bathroom floor. Then, we used a 275-degree steam cleaner to eliminate any trace of mold on the shower, particularly around the corner joints.

For the next step, we addressed the cracks on the shower seams, carefully scraping out the damaged caulk before regrouting the affected areas with waterproof epoxy mix.

To protect the rest of the grout, we sealed the lines on every surface with ColorSeal. This product is an acrylic-based sealant that shuts off the grout pores, protecting the porous surface against water, stains, dirt, soap, mold, and mildew. It also simplifies routine maintenance and comes in a variety of colors, so we made the bathroom look pristine after using white sealant on the grout, enhancing the color contrast with the ceramic tiles. As expected, the homeowner loved the outcome and complimented us for our hard work.

To keep the bathroom in its current state, we gave the homeowner some care tips before we left. Our first recommendation was cleaning the bathroom's surfaces once a week using a dry mop and a pH-neutral formula like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner. While it's true that the grout in the client's bathroom will be more resilient thanks to ColorSeal, all hard surfaces require consistent maintenance, and grout surfaces need to be cleaned regularly to preserve their color.

We also suggested wiping away the excess moisture after every shower with a clean towel or a squeegee. This helps avoid severe water damage and mold growth around the seams and other harder-to-reach areas. Lastly, our specialists reminded the client to open the windows and leave the door ajar for a few hours so the bathroom could get enough fresh air during the day. The owner thanked us for the tips and promised to tell all his friends about our restoration services.

Is the appearance of your bathroom being ruined by soiled grout lines? Reach out to Sir Grout Western New Jersey, and you can forget about the spread of mold across your bathroom surfaces. We're the leading experts in the field of hard surface restoration, so you can rest easy knowing that we have the expertise to fix your specific problem. Call us at (732) 392-7323 or schedule a free quote to ask for an appointment with our crew. Subscribe to our newsletter if you want to keep up with our latest news and promotions.