Learn How Our High-Quality Grout Recoloring Service in Houston, TX, Renovated the Guest Area of This Home

July 28, 2023

Most homeowners expect to have a beautiful house with gorgeous floors in every room. The best choice is slate. This is a favorite and desirable type of stone floorings available nowadays, not just for its outstanding durability but for its effectiveness in areas that receive a lot of traffic. This was the case with our next client, a man who lives in Houston. He had a significant problem with the appearance of his slate floor. The only way to resolve it was hiring grout recoloring professionals in Houston, TX.


Slate, besides being durable, gives a unique look wherever it is installed. That is the attribute every owner looks for. When purchasing this natural stone, it will be more expensive than many any other material, but it will last for decades if it is well maintained. Slate requires regular, proper maintenance to stay attractive but unfortunately, many people do not know the correct products and methods to use when cleaning slate surfaces, which eventually leads to issues.

After buying his house five years ago, this resident decided to install slate on the living room. He had no idea about the maintenance the surface would require. He always tried to maintain a cleaning routine to prevent any damage to the living room floor, and bought different cleaners to use. During one of the cleaning sessions, he noticed the grout lines were starting to look dark in some areas, but thought a deep cleaning would solve the issue. After months of cleaning, the homeowner realized the issue was not getting any better. It was, in fact, getting worse.

When the man had a few off days at work, he used them to do some further cleaning. After he finished, he expected to see the grout lines cleaner than ever, but he was surprised to see the grout was still in poor shape. He was not ready to give up on his favorite floor just yet, so he continued with the cleaning sessions a few more days with no results.

Since he was getting back to his busy daily life soon, he didn't want to waste more time trying to solve the problem himself. He decided to look for professional help right away. The best way he had to find a reliable hard surface restoration company was the Internet, so he typed into his favorite search engine: 'best grout recoloring specialist in Houston, TX'. In the search results, he saw numerous companies that provided different hard surface services, but one of them got his attention for its positives reviews— Sir Grout Houston. While browsing on our website, he read testimonials from satisfied clients and also read about the services we offer. After reading about our grout recoloring services and seeing photos of previous jobs from the gallery section, he was convinced there was no better option than to use us to restore his slate floor. He called immediately to schedule a free in-home evaluation.

On the day of the assessment, our team of professionals went to the client's home to examine the surface's condition. When they saw the living room floor, they noticed the dirty grout lines right away and they also noticed the slate was full of grime that made it look dull. Our crew explained that this problem is very common because the area receivs a lot of foot traffic, and that using incorrect products when cleaning, makes the condition even worse. The owner asked if there was anything they could do to recover the beautiful appearance of the floor. Our experts assured her we had the perfect solution—a grout recoloring job. We would need to seal the entire surface to prevent future damages. The man agreed and scheduled another date for the grout recoloring process.

Our technicians returned to the house ready to restore the living room floor. They began the procedure by cleaning the entire surface. They applied a proper cleaner and let it soak for a couple of minutes, then they used a high-speed scrubber to eliminate the dirt and grime accumulated on the slate and the grout lines. Once the surface was totally clean, our team continued the process by sealing the grout. To do so, they used our proprietary sealant, ColorSeal, and explained the product protects the grout lines, making them stain, water, and mold and mildew resistant. it also recolors grout, making it look like brand-new.

After the job was finished, our specialists showed the client his just-renewed slate living room floor. He never thought he would see the surface looking so great again. He thanked us for the amazing work and assured us he would recommend our services to anyone who had similar problems.

Before leaving, our experts made some recommendations for maintaining the living room floor in a top-notch condition. They advised him not to use soap-based or acidic-based products when cleaning the surface because these leave a sticky residue behind that traps dirt. They recommended using soap-free pH-neutral cleaners. They also suggested using a dry mop or terry cloth to dry the floor to ensure the slate and grout lines remain clean.

When you have tried everything possible to completely clean your hard surface and the results are not satisfactory, do not give up. We can still help you! Sir Grout Houston has the best experienced and qualified hard surface technicians that will surely exceed your expectations. Do not hesitate to contact us by calling at (713) 856-9586 or filling out the "Request a Quote" form on this page to schedule a free in-home consultation. Also, do not forget to subscribe to our newsletter!

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