Our Crew Revamped a Bathroom Floor in Harlem with Their Hard Surface Restoration Services

July 04, 2024

Many people are drawn to the traditional beauty of a quarry tile floor. For instance, a homeowner in Harlem loved how the quarry tiles added character to her bathroom area, so she couldn't stand seeing her floor lose all its shine with each passing day. The color on the tiles was muted and grime darkened all the grout lines on the floor.


After trying to detach the embedded dirt with the tools at her disposal, the homeowner decided to ask for an informed opinion. And when her search led her to Sir Grout Manhattan, she knew that her bathroom floor would be in good hands with our hard surface restoration services in Harlem. It only took her a few minutes to complete her request via our website's scheduler and our experts did not disappoint.

At her convenience, they arrived at her home a few days later, looking sharp in their standard uniform. The homeowner gladly led them to the bathroom and our techs started their inspection of the floor. They could tell that the surface saw a lot of foot traffic and the dullness on the tiles showed that the floor had likely been subjected to chemical cleaners. As they explained during their visit, off-the-counter products have a high concentration of soap and other harsh ingredients. That combination doesn't do much when it comes to preserving hard surfaces over time, altering their color, and trapping the dirt on the grout pores.

The solution was to deep clean the floor and repair the damaged spots with Sir Grout's special equipment. The sealant had faded from the grout lines, so our techs also needed a thorough sealing service to complete the restoration. The client thanked our experts for their assessment and scheduled a new appointment to have the floor revamped later that week.

On the scheduled date, our specialists returned to her house with everything they needed for the process. They started by cleaning the bathroom floor with a surface-safe cleaner and a high-speed scrubber, making several laps around the bathroom to ensure a thorough result. Thanks to this winning combination, our techs eliminated all traces of dirt in no time, including the grime that was stuck on top of the grout.

For the next step, they re-caulked the areas where the grout had gone loose and recolored all the grout lines with our signature ColorSeal. This acrylic-based sealant is available in multiple colors to suit any layout. Moreover, it lasts for months on end, repelling soil, product residue, mold, grime, and more.

Our techs buffed the floors and called the client into the bathroom. The tiles looked as good as new while showing off their signature red color, so the client was obviously ecstatic when she saw the result. She also took a moment to admire the effect the clean grout had on the floor's appearance before thanking our experts for their work.

At the end of their visit, our specialists shared some additional tips with the client. Their first recommendation was to replace bleach and traditional solutions with pH-neutral products like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner. Unlike most of the other options available, our cleaner doesn't expose the surface to harsh chemicals and manages to remove embedded dirt in record time. There's no need to scrub the same area for hours, so homeowners will see an instant improvement in their cleaning routine. Because there are no harsh ingredients in our cleaner's formula, toxic fumes stop being a problem and you can preserve the vibrancy of your quarry tiles without worrying about gradual discoloration.

To avoid scratches on the surface, our techs recommended using only non-abrasive tools like a mop, a towel, or a terry cloth. This is also the most effective way to remove any damp residue at the end of your cleaning sessions. Lastly, we remind clients to keep the room's ventilation in mind and to open the windows a few hours a day for good measure. Otherwise, bathroom surfaces become vulnerable to mold and mildew, even when homeowners follow a regular cleaning routine.

Sir Grout Manhattan is ready to assist Harlem residents with the most amazing restoration services. We specialize in tile cleaning, grout sealing, and many other related services to improve the maintenance of hard surfaces. You can come to us with your problem, and our techs will use their expertise to provide the most effective solution. Just call (718) 557-9283 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.