Sir Grout Chicago Blog

Published February 12, 2018

What is the single most common problem in bathrooms? Everyone knows the answer: mold. This fungus is to blame for the black stains that fill grout lines, caulk, shower door frames, faucet rims, and every other area exposed to moisture. This persistent problem is very difficult to get rid of and once it has set in it is very difficult to eradicat...

Published January 15, 2018

This homeowner in Lakeview, IL, decided to give every room in his house an extreme makeover, but he was very concerned about the service bathroom, as it had deteriorated over time.

Published December 19, 2017

Homes are often seen as a reflection of the owner's lifestyle. That is why most homeowners care so much about their houses' appearance. However, many people do not have the time or skills to follow a proper maintenance routine in their homes—no matter how much they want to.

Published November 28, 2017

It's no secret that it can be hard to keep a well-maintained home. In many cases, time and money are needed to prevent your home from falling into disrepair. That was what happened to this married couple who had lived in this house for the past nine years. They loved their house, but they didn't have the time to clean it.

Published November 13, 2017

Some homeowners pay very little attention to the grout between their tiles. However, grout can enhance or ruin the look of your tiles, affect the overall look of a room and make it look bigger or smaller depending on the color the grout is combined with.

Published October 28, 2017

Most people tend to be oblivious to small changes, even if they happen right before their eyes. Dirt accumulation is one such occurrence.

Published October 10, 2017

This homeowner didn't understand why her gorgeous, Venetian gold, granite kitchen countertop had become so dark.

Published September 27, 2017

A well-maintained apartment building is every property manager's goal and every tenant's dream. This company from Chicago hires our services every month or two to restore different kinds of hard surfaces in multiple units of their property on Lake Shore Drive.

Published September 10, 2017

Public facilities and organizations are responsible for keeping all installations in optimal condition. Even if their maintenance staff does everything in their hands to fulfill this task, the deterioration that happens over time can't be fixed unless a professional cleaning procedure is performed.

Published August 25, 2017

There is no doubt about it: vanity tops are a signature element for most bathrooms. It doesn't matter if you have a deluxe marble shower or an equally amazing freestanding bathtub, if your vanity is average it can detract from the rest of your master bathroom configuration and decline its value.