See How Our Grout Recoloring Experts Restored a Shower Floor in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

February 02, 2017

Sometimes projects don't go as planned, particularly when it comes to home repairs. This homeowner from Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, decided to fix some of his property's imperfections himself as part of the yearly home improvements. Among those upgrades, he wanted to revamp the floor of his master shower, so he went to the hardware store and bought premixed grout to begin the project. Unfortunately, the results were not what he expected, with the grout looking worse than ever before. Both he and his wife felt devastated after witnessing the disastrous outcome of the project – they were both very fond of the shower's tile layout.


That afternoon, the homeowner's wife talked about the situation with her neighbors, who surprisingly had a solution for her. This couple had once hired a restoration company that did wonders for all the showers of their previous home, so they advised her to search online for a similar service in the area. Following their suggestion, the owner went online to look for a grout recoloring service in Blue Bell.

Among the first search results, she found Sir Grout Bucks PA, so she immediately visited our website. There, she read all about our services and reviewed the testimonials from the area she lives in. She wasn't sure if it was possible to remove grout from tiles, so the owner decided to give us a call and find out. We explained that our services could restore any kind of damaged grout and that we could visit her home for a free consultation.

Our team of experts arrived at the Blue Bell property the following day. The homeowners welcomed us and gave us a rundown of the the problem before we got started with the assessment. During the inspection, our hard surface experts noticed the poor condition of the shower floor; dry grout was all over the ceramic tiles. The husband explained that he was trying to regrout the shower floor but had to stop midway through when an emergency came up at work. When he got back to the shower, the grout was as hard as a rock and it was impossible to remove it from the tiles.


Despite the floor's worrying condition, we assured the couple that our standard restoration process could remove all evidence of the bad grouting job, offering a grout repair, cleaning, and recoloring service. They both accepted, so the restoration process began that same week.

Basically, our techs arrived the following day with the necessary equipment to restore the shower and the couple immediately gave us free rein over the stall. To start the cleaning process, our team used Sir Grout's special tile and grout cleaner to loosen the embedded grime. Then, we used a 275-degree vapor steamer to address any moldy spots on the corner joints.

When the shower was free of dirt, it was time to remove the dry, brownish grout from the tiles, so our experts worked masterfully on each of the lines, regrouting the floor with waterproof epoxy grout. We used the same approach to repair the corner joints between the floor and the walls.

After all grout repairs were done, our team transformed the wall grout with ColorSeal, a water-based, acrylic sealer that guarantees lasting protection against external agents, including mold, mildew, and mineral residue. As a final step, the team applied Sir Grout's Tile Armor sealant to the entire shower; this product is often applied after a color sealing service to protect tiles and grout from stains and spills.

The shower floor noticeably changed after the entire process. The grout was pristine, and even the tiles looked different; the homeowner's husband even asked us if we had retiled the shower. "We were absolutely delighted with the outcome! The bathroom looks brand new, and we intend to keep it in tip-top shape," the couple later told us. Before leaving, our team advised the homeowners to use pH-neutral formulas like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner to improve shower maintenance. Our product won't damage grout, unlike acid- or alkaline-based cleaners like bleach and homemade solutions. Shower surfaces stay spotless for much longer, and homeowners can boast the best hygiene conditions inside their bathroom spaces.

If the goal is to prevent mold and mildew growth, our specialists recommended to always keep the room properly ventilated, especially after hot showers. This will keep the dirt from getting embedded in porous surfaces while reducing the growth of mold and mildew.

If you'd rather leave the replacement of your hard surfaces' grout in professional hands, you can count on us! Sir Grout Bucks PA is here to make your bathroom spaces look as good as new, and you can stop worrrying about the deterioration of your grout after weeks of moisture buildup. Call us at (215) 709-8125 for more information about our services, or schedule a free quote to ask for an in-home evaluation. Also keep up to date with our promotions by subscribing to our newsletter.