Sir Grout Chicago Blog

Published May 20, 2021

Giving a house some well-deserved renovations is a satisfying accomplishment. However, it can be a costly endeavor. Planning your resources well is necessary for a successful home improvement. Even so, sometimes things do go according to plan.

Published April 28, 2021

A couple from Hinsdale, IL, was expecting a visit from their daughter. While cleaning the travertine bathroom in the guest room, they noticed the surface had suffered heavy deterioration. The tiles were stained and the grout lines looked dirty.

Published March 20, 2021

A woman in Uptown, IL, recently contacted us because the travertine island in her kitchen was no longer what it used to be. A few months ago, she noticed the natural stone surface had become dull and etched.

Published February 16, 2021

The landlord of a rental unit in Chicago was getting ready to receive his new tenants, but there was a problem with the property. The previous tenants didn't perform regular maintenance in the shower. As a result, the surface suffered heavy damage.

Published January 20, 2021

A homeowner from Lakeview neighborhood was having a difficult time with the maintenance of her shower. Thankfully, Sir Grout came to the rescue and saved the day once again. While performing regular cleaning, the owner noticed the tiles looked dingy and stained.

Published December 10, 2020

An Avondale resident recently contacted us because she had been struggling with the state of her master shower. The shower's glass block window and walls had been subject to the natural wear and tear that happens over time.

Published November 16, 2020

One of the biggest problems with grout is that much of it is cement-based, which means the product is porous. Cement-based grout needs to be sealed to keep it from absorbing moisture, dirt, and other external elements that can cause it to become discolored and very hard to clean.

Published October 16, 2020

A resident from Glencoe, IL needed our help. While performing regular maintenance, she noticed a problem in her bathroom. The tiles and the grout looked dirty and run-down. She was not pleased with this situation, so she looked for a quick solution.

Published September 14, 2020

A resident from Oak Park, IL contacted Sir Grout Chicago because he wanted to improve the condition of his natural stone shower. After years of daily use, the surface looked dirty, stained, and run-down. Despite his regular cleaning routines, the problems persisted.

Published August 13, 2020

A resident from Lakeview, IL contacted us because he was not happy with the condition of his white marble floor. He was expecting a visit from his parents. While preparing the house for their arrival, he noticed the floor looked dull and unappealing.