Sir Grout Tucson Blog

Published December 04, 2020

For a resident in Oro Valley, the maintenance of her shower had become troublesome. The owner performed regular cleaning routines, but over time, the grout and the tiles suffered severe deterioration. She was not pleased with this situation, so she tried to find a quick solution.

Published November 16, 2020

One of the biggest problems with grout is that much of it is cement-based, which means the product is porous. Cement-based grout needs to be sealed to keep it from absorbing moisture, dirt, and other external elements that can cause it to become discolored and very hard to clean.

Published October 30, 2020

Most people choose ceramic tile for their kitchen flooring because it's easier to maintain. This line of reasoning is what led a Marana resident to choose ceramic tile for his kitchen floor. Beautiful light-colored ceramic tiles gave the kitchen in his home the hygienic appearance he always wanted.

Published August 31, 2020

Ceramic tile is known for its durability and uniform look. It also tends to give a welcoming sensation when it's used as flooring. Some types of ceramic are porous, which means they need to be properly sealed to preserve their appearance.

Published July 21, 2020

Dingy grout can completely ruin the appearance of a ceramic tile floor. A homeowner in Tucson, AZ recently contacted us to have the fixtures on his ceramic floors cleaned and sealed. Despite cleaning the floors regularly, their grout lines had become darker over time.

Published March 13, 2020

When it comes to flooring, most people tend to look for durable cost-effective materials that can withstand the test of time. One such material is ceramic. Unfortunately, ceramic tiles have one major drawback: grout lines.

Published February 22, 2020

For most homeowners, floors are one of the most difficult hard surfaces to maintain. This is because they're constantly exposed to high foot traffic and a myriad of harmful external agents. While it's true there are many ways to preserve the appearance of your floors, there will come a time when professional maintenance is needed to get them bac...

Published October 21, 2019

Mosaic tiles are beautiful, but the grout lines between them can be difficult to keep clean. The grout between mosaic tiles often gets dirty and discolored because it requires more maintenance than the grout between regular-sized tiles.

Published September 27, 2019

A couple from Catalina Foothills was celebrating their anniversary. They were hosting a party for their friends and family. The couple had everything ready for the event, but they were not happy with the condition of the travertine floor. The natural stone tiles looked dirty and unappealing.

Published June 30, 2019

A common misconception many people have when stained grout shows up on the tile surfaces in their home is that it's the result of dirt accumulation. A homeowner from Oro Valley, AZ, recently went through the same thought process when she saw the grout lines on her bathroom countertop were heavily discolored.