Our Techs Restored a Shower in Upper East Side with their Amazing Caulking Services

September 02, 2024

If you want to convey grace and sophistication, many would agree that porcelain surfaces are the way to go. They're beautiful and durable, but dealing with damage can be tricky when it comes to the dampness of bathroom spaces. A homeowner in Upper East Side spent weeks of stress as her large porcelain tile shower was stained with mold.


Whatever progress she made during her cleaning routine was overshadowed by the dark lines running from the walls to the floor, not to mention the signs of decay on parts of the delicate surface. The homeowner wanted to preserve her shower for a long time, so she concluded that contacting our caulking services in Upper East Side was the surest way to achieve that. She'd come across Sir Grout Manhattan many times while looking for cleaning tips online, so she had no trouble completing the process of scheduling an appointment with our crew.

A few days later, our techs went to her house for an in-home evaluation, and the client explained the issue before showing them the shower. Our specialists assessed the damage very carefully, taking stock of the discoloration and the amount of embedded dirt, particularly on the floor and all the seams. There were also cracks crossing both the grout and the porcelain tiles, so repairs were imperative to avoid major structural damage.


Our crew explained all this to the homeowner, stating that regular cleaners were more likely to keep the dirt on the porous surface because of their high concentration of soap. Between that and the corrosion caused by hard water, mold was expected over time. Luckily, our restoration process is tailored to address all these issues, so the client was very satisfied after securing a new appointment with our team.

On the scheduled date, she welcomed our crew back into her home for the restoration. Inside the bathroom, our techs prepared the area and scrubbed off the dirt with the help of a surface-safe cleaner. They made their way around the entire shower before vapor cleaning the entire stall.

For the next step, they repaired the damage to the grout, regrouting the seams with a powerful epoxy solution. This would keep water, mold, and other liquids from seeping behind the tiles and protect the seams more effectively against wear and tear. When it was time to seal the grout on the walls and the floor, our techs made sure to match the porcelain's color, as per the client's request. Our flagship ColorSeal provides the transformation you've always wanted for your grout, on top of warding the porous surface against external elements, including soap, mold, mildew, etc.

The process had the shower looking picture-perfect in record time, and the client was delighted when she saw the result. She gushed over the grout's new look and promised to contact us for all her hard surface restoration needs.

Our specialists had some additional recommendations for the protection of porcelain tile surfaces. They told the client that the best approach was to replace generic cleaners with pH-neutral formulas to avoid exposure to toxic ingredients. Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner is a prime example, removing the most stubborn stains without the use of any other product. It provides all the cleaning power to protect shower surfaces and other high-traffic areas, and you can get the desired result without becoming exposed to chemical fumes each time you need to clean your bathroom.

The right tools are just as important, especially when it comes to the maintenance of delicate porcelain surfaces. Our experts recommend wiping out any residue with non-abrasive tools like a towel or a squeegee. Scratch marks are unavoidable when you use sharper tools because even mild scrubbing can cause damage to the tiles.

To fight the effects of moisture buildup, we recommend checking the room's ventilation at different points of the day. If you feel like the air quality is decreasing, you can open the bathroom door and the windows nearby to boost the circulation of fresh air. This will also help you counter the spread of mold around your shower seams.

Don't lose hope after failing to remove the embedded dirt on your grout. Sir Grout Manhattan offers a thorough restoration process to keep your grout surfaces spotless and prevent cracks on your shower stall. Our techs are ready to meet all your specifications, so don't hesitate to reach out. Just call (718) 557-9283 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. You can also subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.