Bathroom Remodeling

If you want to remodel your bathroom, it may not be as expensive as you think...

Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom remodeling in San Antonio | (210) 637-5050

Bathroom remodeling starts out with what appears to be a good plan.  That is,until you get estimates on how much it will cost.  What makes bathroom remodeling so expensive is when you are looking at taking out existing items like tile and grout as well as removing a bathtub or sink.   You could be stuck doing a remodeling project in pieces, and run the risk of having colors not match. In addition, removing sinks, toilets and bathtubs effectively makes the bathroom in question unusable for an indefinite period of time.  You may wish to look at another option.

Tile cleaning alone can remove soap scum and mildew as well as restoring your bathroom tile to a like new appearance.  It can also remove any discoloration from the grout as well.  But how do you keep the tile and grout clean?

Renovating Your Bathroom With Grout Sealing

Remodeling is all about details.  Most people just clean the tile and grout on the bathroom floor but what about the shower tile? Cleaning shower tile and grout requires a different focus than other tile does.  For example grout joints start deteriorating which leads to cracked tiles if you're not careful.  You also want to seal tile in the shower to keep the grout intact as well as your tile looking beautiful.

If you seal your grout, it keeps stains out and can last for years without any touch-ups needed.  You can also do grout color sealing on your bathroom tile, giving it a fresh new look.  And no one will be able to tell that your bathroom remodeling cost a lot less than a regular remodeling job would have, and with much less inconvenience.

Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning
4019 Stahl Rd, Suite 202
San Antonio TX 78217
(210) 637-5050
http://www.lonestartileandgroutcleaning.com

Natural Stone Care and Types of Stone Part 2

Part two of a two part series on natural stone care explores where different stone comes from and the chemical composition of it. This is good information to know to take proper care of your floor and/or your counter tops...

Natural Stone Care: Slate Tips

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Slate requires much different stone care than sandstone does. Slate comes from shale in old clay beds. Slate is fine-grained, used on roofs, as tile or in some cases used to make furniture. Slate is often cut into thin sheets. Slate is made of a combination of muscovite, quartz, and some other trace minerals like hematite and tourmaline. Slate is usually gray in appearance, but can take on many different hues. Slate mined in North Wales for example can be gray, purple, or green. Although slate is both fireproof and fairly durable, it is also susceptible to chipping and cracking because of its fine nature. NEVER clean slate with acid based chemicals, as this will cause your stone to deteriorate. A stone care service would be able to properly polish your slate as well as recommend some tips.

Sandstone: A Different Level of Stone Care

Sandstone, on the other hand, is a much softer stone, relatively speaking. Sandstone has been widely used around the world in constructing buildings such as temples, cathedrals, and other buildings. Since it is porous, having a company apply impregnating stone sealer is imperative. Sandstone is treated with this sort of sealer when it's produced and you want to keep up the waterproof seal. To clean sandstone, wash it with warm water and dish soap. Rinse with fresh water. Don't let the water stay on there too long in case there are any gaps in the stone sealer. If you know how, grind your stone with a a 50-grit diamond-polishing pad. Grind the sandstone while it is still wet from being rinsed. If you don't know how to grind sandstone, you may actually want to call in a San Antonio stone care service.


Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning
4019 Stahl Rd, Suite 202
San Antonio TX 78217
(210) 637-5050
http://www.lonestartileandgroutcleaning.com

Natural Stone Care and Types of Stone Part 1
Natural Stone Care and Types of Stone Part 2