This Bathroom Looks Like New After Our Caulking Services in Boston, MA

April 11, 2019

Bathrooms can say a lot about their owners. Not only are they one of the most personal spaces in a home, they also are the room we always want to keep clean for our guests. In an attempt to evoke tidiness and cleanliness, most homeowners choose light colored tiles for their bathrooms. What they often fail to realize is that regular cleaning and maintenance sessions sometimes are not enough to preserve this immaculate appearance.


A homeowner from Boston, MA recently contacted us to have the bathing area in his bathroom restored. Like most people, he found comfort on the clean appearance of his bathroom. One day he noticed the tiles and grout lines in the bathtub area had become dirtier than they used to be. He tried cleaning the surfaces with products he had bought at a local store, but his attempt wasn't successful. On top of that, the caulk on the bathtub's joints were cracked. The homeowner knew these cracks could potentially compromise the integrity of the bathtub and the walls, so he decided to look for professional help. He went online and searched for caulking services in Boston, MA to have the caulk replaced. He found our website within the top results. After browsing the Before and After picture gallery and watching some of the video testimonials from previous customers, he called to schedule a free in-home consultation.

On the day of the evaluation, our experts arrived at the client's home to inspect the bathroom. With just one look at the bathtub area, our techs realized why the customer wanted a restoration service. The walls were covered with soap scum and hard water stains. The grout lines were also filled with grime. Upon closer inspection, our crew noticed the caulk on the bathtub's joints were in bad shape. The caulk was peeled and cracked on several spots. This meant water could easily seep into the walls and cause severe water damage.

After they finished the assessment, our team offered the homeowner a thorough cleaning of the bathtub's surfaces. They also offered to replace the old caulk lines and seal the grout lines with ColorSeal, our proprietary sealant. They assured the client these procedures would be enough to restore the bathtub to its former appearance. The customer was convinced and agreed to the service.

Later that week, our experts in hard surface restoration went back to the client's home to perform the service. First, they soaked every surface with a pH-neutral cleaner to loosen the embedded dirt on the tiles and grout lines. This cleaner is safe for both tile and grout. It also contains properties that help inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms after it has been applied. Next, they used a high-speed scrubber to remove the grime from the bathtub and the walls.

After they finished cleaning, our techs removed the cracked caulk from the bathtub's joints. Next, our team filled the grout lines with our flagship sealant, ColorSeal. This is a thick sealant that will keep grout protected from water, soap, mold, mildew, and other harmful external agents. Shortly after sealing the grout lines, our team re-caulked the bathtub's joints.

Once they finished, they let the homeowner see the results. He was amazed when he entered the bathroom and saw what our experts had done to the bathing area. He thanked them and said he would call back for maintenance.

To maintain the bathtub's appearance, our experts gave the customer a few tips. First, they recommended cleaning the bathroom once a week with a soap-less pH-neutral cleaner like Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner. This cleaner is safe for tile and grout. To avoid hard water stains, our experts also recommended the client to wipe away excess water after every bath. They also advised him to keep an eye on the caulk surrounding the bathtub. Water seepage can lead to costly repairs and mold growth.

Are you looking for caulking services in Boston? Sir Grout of Greater Boston can do it for you. We are the leading experts in the field of hard surface restorations. Call us at (781) 899-0388 or fill out the "Request a Quote" form at the bottom of this page to set up a free in-home evaluation today. Also, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with our latest news and promotions.

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