A Grout Sealing Job in Rye, New York Leaves This Terracotta Floor's Grout Lines Impeccable

December 28, 2016

Some homeowners love to enhance the beauty of their homes with rustic surfaces, and terracotta perfectly serves this purpose. It is a very popular type of flooring among homeowners due to its durability, insulating properties, and versatility. When installing terracotta tiles, and any other type of tiles, grout is used to fill in the separations between them. However, grout ages and deteriorates, which can give the surface an unappealing look; precisely this had happened to this homeowner's terracotta floor. It had become dull and had evident scratches, cracks, and dingy grout lines. You can imagine how badly she felt about the state of her floor, so she decided to recover its former charm.


This homeowner wasn't going to let an amateur touch her precious floor. In fact, she had her mind set on finding the best grout sealing company in Rye. When she browsed the web, she found Sir Grout Westchester among the top results. After watching our clients' video testimonials, she decided to contact us for an in-home, free quote.

The experts arrived at the agreed time and date. They told the homeowner how necessary it was to remove all the wax from the floor, deeply clean the surface, and seal the grout and terracotta tiles to prevent further damage. This would revive the appearance of the terracotta floor, which was our customer's ultimate goal.

As mentioned before, grout is present in every tile surface installation. Grout's main characteristic is its porosity, which allows the absorption of moisture and grime. Terracotta is porous, too, which makes it susceptible to dirt buildup, just like grout. Therefore, sealing tiles and grout is necessary to prevent staining, cracking, and discoloration.

When the day of the job finally arrived, our professionals began the arduous job by chemically stripping all the existing and dirty-looking wax from the surface. They then used our proprietary tile and grout cleaner, a high-speed yet gentle scrubber, and vapor steam cleaning to remove all the remaining residue.


Once the surface was clean, our team of well-trained professionals proceeded to carefully recolor and seal the grout lines, using our proprietary ColorSeal, which makes grout water-, stain-, mold-, and mildew-resistant. They applied a pewter shade of ColorSeal that perfectly matched the terracotta tiles. This step required a high level of attention to detail since terracotta is extremely absorbent. Our specialists finished the service by applying multiple coats of our proprietary Mirror Seal, which gave this beautiful floor a glossy finish while providing extra protection against spills and dirt.

Once the experts finished the meticulous service, they brought the homeowner in to see the results. She was completely amazed by the new look of her terracotta floor. She thanked the team and expressed how beautiful and appealing it now looked.

At Sir Grout Westchester, we care about educating our clients on how to preserve the splendor of their hard surfaces. Following this policy, our experts gave the homeowner some tips for the upkeep of the results. They told her that it was necessary to periodically sweep the tiles and clean the surface with a damp mop and pH-neutral cleaner. They also recommended her to regularly test the sealant by placing some drops of water on the terracotta tile; if the tile absorbs the liquid, it should be resealed.


If you have deteriorated terracotta floors or dingy grout lines in need of a hard surface restoration service, Sir Grout Westchester is the right choice for you. We are a leading hard surface restoration company that offers excellent results at a fair price. For more information, fill out the "Request a Quote" form on this page or call us at (914) 592-5902.

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