Natural Stone Care and Types of Stone Part 1

Natural stone care is a way of protecting your investment. After all, regardless of what type of natural stone you have, it is an investment...

Natural Stone Care and Calcium Based Stone

What do travertine, marble, and limestone have in common? Well, other than the fact that they're natural stone, they're also all calcium based stone. As such, they require different care than stone such as slate. How different? Well, did you know that if you pour anything acidic on calcium based stone such as orange juice, coffee, vinegar, or wine it can eat away at the stone? It's true. What's more, it can stain.

Marble is elegant, beautiful, but surprisingly prone to damage from acid, travertine is too. Look at Rome for example. The city had to spend millions in refurbishing the many fine works of marble that had eroded due to acid rain. A stone restoration service in San Antonio would be able to bring back your stone to whatever polish level you want, even sometimes in the event of a spill.

Natural Stone Care: Know What Your Stone Needs First

Slate and sandstone are different from each other and thus require very different care from each other. Terracotta and terrazzo sound very similar to each other, but also require different levels of attention. Slate and sandstone for example do well by grinding, but if you tried that on terracotta and terrazzo, you would end up damaging your floor. It's also not the best idea to mop sandstone, because it would be likely to retain any stains from dirty mop water. Sandstone is incredibly porous. A stone cleaning service would be able to clean your sandstone and seal it against spills as well. As you see, stone types are very different from one another. Make sure you know what you're doing, or you could run the risk of damaging your stone. There is however, a better strategy. You may wish to think about calling in a natural stone care service instead.

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Grout Color Sealing: What it Is and Why You Should Get It Part 2

Part two of our article on color sealing explores more reasons for getting it done as well as some decorating ideas...

Grout Color Sealing: Where It Can Be Done

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 As we discussed in our last article on color sealing, sealing grout protects it, while at the same time giving it a more uniform appearance. Most people assume it is only for the floor, however, that's only one place that can benefit. Grout color sealing can be done to most tile surfaces, including counter-tops, floors, and bathrooms. An important thing to note, is that only certain types of tile benefit from grout color sealing. As a rule the tile in question should be ceramic or porcelain and the grout needs to be sand-based for the sealer to bond properly. It makes sense if you think about it. You wouldn't want to color seal an expensive natural stone tile such as marble or travertine. As to the colors you can pick, that depends.

Color Sealing-A Full Palette of Colors

There are several different grout manufacturers out there, each with their own menu of color choices. Manufacturers such as Tec, Laticrete, and Mapei are the ones most used out there. Grout color sealing can match the colors of the major manufacturers, and complement them. So if you have River Rock from Laticrete, or Raven from Tec, you can match the color and restore your grout back to its original color. Color sealing can be matched to the existing color of your grout, and most companies can match the manufacturer's color palate. If your grout is taken care of, it can last anywhere between five and ten years before any touch-up work is needed. One of the most important steps of the process is grout preparation. A professional grout cleaning company has the proper tools, training, and experience to achieve top-notch results. Once the grout has been prepared, the sealant is applied with meticulous detail. Even so, it takes surprisingly very little time complete a grout color sealing project.

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Grout Color Sealing: What it Is and Why You Should Get It Part 1
Grout Color Sealing: What it Is and Why You Should Get It Part 2

Grout Color Sealing: What it Is and Why You Should Get It Part 1

Grout color sealing is an effective and relatively inexpensive way of giving your floor a brand new look. This two part article explores this strategy, and why it works...

What is Grout Sealing?

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There are several options for grout sealing in San Antonio. Clear sealant takes the existing grout and merely seals the grout and tile as is. Color sealing, however, seals your grout and changes the color. Both types of sealant provide stain protection, waterproofing, and stain resistance. However, what type of sealing you do depends on what you want to do with your floor. If you are satisfied with the color of your grout, then your best bet is to get clear grout sealing done. This will keep your grout color, and protect it. However, if you have pre-existing stains, blemishes, or you really want to remodel without paying an exorbitant price to rip out your floor and replace it, then you may wish to look at another option.

Grout Color Sealing: Protection and a Brand New Look

If you want to replace your floor, be prepared to pay. Depending on the type of flooring you have or want, you may end up spending thousands of dollars to get it all replaced. Another option to consider is to get grout color sealing done instead. Sealing grout eliminates stains or discoloration. Color sealer repels liquids of different types. If you spill red wine, coffee, or orange juice on an unsealed grout line, you are going to have a very obvious and ugly stain. With color sealant applied, however, you have protection against stains. In addition, a sealed floor is also a healthy floor. Grout is highly absorbent. After all it's made of sand. Any liquid that seeps into grout also exposes you to known health risks such as mildew, mold, or bacteria. So as you see, there are several reasons why you should consider getting grout color sealing done in your home or business.

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The Importance of Grout Cleaning

Is missing grout a problem? In a word, yes.

The Purpose of Grout and Grout Cleaning

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Grout is more than just spacing between your tile. It is also a buffer or protection between your tile. Even tile that is made of a relatively hard substance like stone can crack if there is no grout between the tiles. Missing grout can cause the other grout surrounding the tile to erode as well. A grout cleaning company in San Antonio, Texas will be able to remedy missing grout, and seal it so that it is protected. You may be surprised at what such a flooring professional can do. Did you know that you can re-color your floor with grout color sealing? The effects are truly amazing, and even customers who have had it done do a double take and start to think they had their floor replaced. Companies that provide this service often wear many hats besides these.

Stone Care in San Antonio

A tile cleaning service can also assist you with stone care in San Antonio. Most floors are made of a handful of different stones, or stone composites. Marble, travertine, slate, limestone, granite and saltillo are the main stones that are used in tiling, and each of them has their own care requirements. A professional stone care service will know the difference between travertine and marble, and how to care for each. And believe us, the care instructions vary significantly. However, stone is still only just the beginning A qualified tile and grout cleaning company can also help you with hardwood floor refinishing. They can provide you with tips and tricks to keep up your flooring between visits too. As to why you should contact such services, think of it this way. It costs money to have any sort of service come in, however it is pennies compared to replacing your floor. So call a tile cleaning service and prepare to be amazed at just how much that they can do for you and your home.

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Tile Cleaning in San Antonio, Texas

Tile cleaning in San Antonio helps to keep your tile from looking worn out.

Tile Cleaning and Grout Sealing

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If you happen to be searching for a San Antonio tile cleaning company, look no further as Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning is a leader in the field. Are you struggling with tile that appears old and dingy and grout that you aren't able to get really clean or maintain any longer? Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning has the permanent method for cleaning and sealing grout in San Antonio, Spring Branch, Bulverde and neighboring cities in Bexar, Medina, and Comal counties. Give us a call at (210) 637-5050 for a free of charge quote on making your tile and grout look new once again.

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We work around your schedule. Tile cleaning and sealing projects are completed in a day so you are able to get back to your daily routine quickly. You are able to walk on your tile and grout within a few hours after the job's finished.

Tile Cleaning Services in San Antonio, TX

We Are Your Tile Professionals- At Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning, we have years of experience working with both commercial and residential clients. We regularly update our techniques and processes to include the most recent technology and systems. We know exactly what to look for to avoid any problems, as after all, we've seen a LOT of tile and grout. Our products and process are time honored with over two decades of satisfied clients. Call us now at (210) 637-5050. Complete Satisfaction Guarantee- Your happiness is paramount to the success of our business. If you are dissatisfied with our service for whatever reason, we will do whatever we can to make it right. {Tile Cleaning #city# is committed to delivering 100% total satisfaction to our customers. If you're looking for tile cleaning and sealing services in San Antonio then Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning is your best option-a company that provides honest, affordable, professional tile and grout cleaning and sealing. Call Lone Star Tile and Grout Cleaning for tile and grout cleaning and sealing now. (210) 637-5050

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San Antonio TX 78217
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