Color Sealing Your Grout: Is It All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Grout is often the unsung hero of tiled surfaces. It holds tiles together, adds visual appeal, and protects against dirt and moisture. But over time, grout can discolor, stain, and lose its charm. Enter grout color sealing, a solution that promises to restore your grout to its former glory. But is it worth it? Let’s dive into the world of grout color sealing to uncover whether it’s the miracle solution or just another maintenance gimmick.

What Is Grout Color Sealing?

Grout color sealing by Tru-Clean Surface Care is a process that involves applying a pigmented sealant to your grout lines. This sealant not only recolors your grout but also protects it from future staining, moisture, mildew, and dirt. Think of it as a shield that keeps your grout looking fresh and vibrant for years.

How Does It Work?

The process typically involves the following steps:

Deep Cleaning: Our professionals clean your grout to remove spots, dirt, oils, contaminates, and old sealant.

Application: A specialized grout color sealer is carefully applied to each grout line.

Curing: The sealant is left to dry and bond with the grout, creating a durable protective layer.

The Benefits of Grout Color Sealing

Enhanced Appearance

Color sealing gives your grout a brand-new look. You can even choose a color that complements your tiles or creates a dramatic contrast.

Stain Resistance

Once sealed, your grout becomes virtually impervious to stains. Coffee spills? Muddy footprints? No problem!

Easier Maintenance

With a sealed surface, cleaning becomes a breeze. Dirt and grime no longer penetrate the grout, making it easier to wipe away.

Prolonged Grout Life

Color sealing helps protect your grout from wear and damage, reducing the need for costly replacements while extending the beauty of your floors for years to come.

Is Color Sealing the Same as Grout Sealing?

Not quite. While traditional grout sealing creates a protective barrier, it doesn’t alter the grout’s color or hide permanent staining. Color sealing does both: it changes the color and adds a protective layer.

Common Misconceptions About Grout Color Sealing

“It’s Just Paint.”

This myth couldn’t be further from the truth. Grout color sealant is a specialized formula designed to bond with grout and withstand daily wear and tear.

“It Doesn’t Last.”

When professionally applied by Tru-Clean Surface Care, , we guarantee our grout color sealer for as long as you live in your home with proper maintenance. There are many inferior sealers on the market and unfortunately some unscrupulous companies use low grade sealers or house paint to color grout lines.  These low-grade sealers peel, chip, and discolor within a year.

Choosing the Right Color Sealant

Not all color sealants are created equal. Our grout sealers are UV stable, and created using a proprietary mixture of urethane, resins, specialty dyes, water-based polymers, and anti-microbials to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mildew.

How We Prepare Surfaces for Grout Color Sealing

Inspect and Measure Your Grout: Make sure it’s in good condition. Cracked or crumbling grout needs repair first. We measure the flooring so that we can provide the client with a firm quote and answer any questions.

Choose a Color: Tru-Clean Surface Care can match any color or suggest a enhancing color to match your grouts initial color or to blend with your interior design.  We work with the client to choose a color that’s perfect for them. If the job is scheduled, we mix the colors and prepare for cleaning and application day.

Clean Thoroughly: Using top grade cleaning and etching solutions coupled with state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, we clean all tiled areas and prepare the grout lines for grout sealing application. Our cleaning process will remove soils, oils, dust mites, pollen, pet dander, pet urine issues, and other contaminates.  Once the tile and grout have been thoroughly cleaned, we move to the application process.

The Application Process Explained

Application of Grout Color Sealer

Our Sealant is meticulously applied by hand, ensuring even coverage and precision.

Curing

The sealer is dry to the touch after 30 minutes and fully cured within 24 hours. Once the sealer has been applied, our technicians will return most furniture to its original location and the floor is safe to walk on eight hours after application.

How Long Does Grout Color Sealing Last?

When professionally applied by Tru-Clean Surface Care, our color sealant is guaranteed to last for as long as you live in your home with recommended maintenance.

Cost of Grout Color Sealing

The cost varies based on the size of the area, grout condition, and the professional service chosen. Expect to pay between $1.50 to $2.00 per square foot.

Maintaining Sealed Grout

Use pH-Neutral Cleaners: Our technicians will recommend the appropriate cleaning solution to maintain your flooring. A neutral floor cleaner (pH of 7.0) with a weekly mopping, or steaming, will keep your tile and grout looking phenomenal.

Clean Regularly: Wipe away spills promptly to maintain the sealer properties.

Avoid Abrasives: Scrub gently to prevent damage to the sealer.

Signs Your Grout Can Benefit from Grout Color Sealing By Tru-Clean Surface Care

• Discoloration – If your grout lines are showing permanent staining due to pet urine, age, improper cleaning agents, etc. you may want to consider color sealing.
• Stains that don’t clean off. Stains cannot be removed by professional cleaning.  Think of it this way; if you spill bleach on your favorite pair of jeans, washing them will not remove the stain. Grout is made of tiny particles of concrete that were colored prior to your tile being placed.  Over time, with the conditions mentioned earlier, the colorant can be worn off or stained.  Grout color sealer covers your grout lines with a strong sealer to protect from future staining.
• Dull or chalky appearance

FAQs About Grout Color Sealing

Can I Change My Grout Color Completely?

Absolutely! Color sealing lets you pick a completely different shade.

Is Grout Color Sealing By Tru-Clean Surface Care Waterproof?

Yes, it makes your grout highly water-resistant.

How Soon Can I Use My Floor After Sealing?

Wait at least 8 hours for light walking on the tile and 24 hours for a permanent cure.

Does Color Sealing Work on Shower Grout?

Yes, it’s an excellent option for areas exposed to moisture, like showers.

Tru-Clean Surface Care | SW Florida’s Grout Color Sealing Experts

Grout color sealing by Tru-Clean Surface Care will leave your tiled areas looking better than new, guaranteed!  No more ugly grout, no more back break scrubbing with limited results, and no worries about spills discoloring your grout any longer.

Tru-Clean Surface Care is a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), a Stone PRO Professional, and a SurpHaces Certified PRO Partner.  We are A+ Rated with the Better Business Bureau and an eight-year-in-a-row winner of the coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award.  Our cleaning and sealing solutions are allergen-free, contain no odor, and are pet and infant safe.

For more information about our grout color sealing services, visit Tru-Clean Surface Care online at https://trucleansurfacecare.com/ or call us at:

Lee County – 239-541-4888

Collier County – 239-206-1935

Charlotte County – 941-621-2198

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