This Floor in Hingham Regained All Its Beauty Thanks to Our Hard Surface Restoration Services

August 06, 2024

Despite all her hard work inside the house, a homeowner in Hingham, MA, felt powerless when it came to the maintenance of her kitchen floor. The dark slate tiles had collected an alarming number of stains and it ruined the air of elegance they were meant to exude. Spills, foot traffic, and other factors had surely played a part, but the homeowner didn't expect for her floor to look so altered when she'd never missed her cleaning sessions.


Knowing that slate surfaces required the best care, the homeowner decided to contact a professional before trying any more products on the floor. Sir Grout of Greater Boston caught her attention as soon as she started her search, and she decided to contact our hard surface restoration services in Hingham after reading about our work online. During her phone call, our agent answered all her questions and confirmed the date to have our techs visit her house at her convenience. This only took a fraction of her day and the homeowner felt pretty relieved after the call.

On the scheduled date, our specialists visited her house in Hingham, MA. The client welcomed them into her home and led them to the kitchen so they could begin their evaluation. There, they could see all the marks left by soil, grease, and other elements. The slate's rich black color had turned into a dull gray and, upon closer inspection, our specialists could see grout haze dotting the entire surface. They explained that the slate's porous surface can absorb a lot of dirt over time, especially in such an active part of the house. Moreover, generic cleaners likely made things worse after trapping some of that dirt under a soapy film. The safest way to deal with the problem was by using Sir Grout's professional equipment to remove all the stains. Our crew also offered to seal the grout and the stone tiles, stating that unsealed surfaces can't go long without attractive more dirt. After hearing what they had to say, the homeowner was pleased with this approach, so she immediately requested a new appointment for the restoration,

Our techs returned before the end of that week with all the necessary equipment to work on the kitchen floor. After arriving at the house, they started by cleaning the floor with a surface-safe product and a high-speed scrubbing machine. With this combination, they had the surface ready for the next step in no time.

When it was time to restore the grout, our experts applied ColorSeal to all the grout lines and carefully removed the residue from the smooth black tiles. Our acrylic-based sealant wards off external elements and liquids, including water, grease, grime, mold, soil, and more. It even protects against UV rays so homeowners can get used to finding less signs of decay on their grout surfaces.

To protect the slate tiles, our crew applied stone sealant and buffed the floor before completing the restoration. Then, they called the client back into the kitchen so she could see the result. The floor looked gorgeous and she marveled at the tiles' color and shine. After thanking our specialists, the homeowner also promised to tell everyone she knew about our hard surface restoration services.

Here are the recommendations that we share with clients at the end of each appointment. First, no matter how much care you put into it, regular cleaning will not yield the desired result if you use subpart products and this is all the more evident on delicate stone surfaces. That's why we always recommend using Sir Grout's Natural Hard Surface Cleaner to preserve natural stone surfaces for longer. Our product has all the benefits that make pH-neutral cleaners so effective. It removes stains and embedded dirt without subjecting the tiles to harsh ingredients, leaving the stone spotless and glowing. As our techs explained during the appointment, our product works best when combined with non-abrasive tools like a towel, a mop, or a terry cloth. This way, homeowners can clean the trickiest parts of their floors and ensure that the tiles don't get new scratch marks in the process.

Our last recommendation focused on the right environment to prevent the worst effects of moisture buildup. A stuffy room will collect mold more quickly and its hygiene will be compromised in a relatively short while. You can prevent it with regular cleaning and a few extra steps to keep fresh air circulating. Just remember to open the windows and doors for a few hours every day, and you'll start seeing an improvement.

Sir Grout of Greater Boston is here to help you with all your hard surface restoration needs. You can trust our trained specialists with your natural stone surfaces and we'll make sure to deliver the most impressing result. If you're struggling with the maintenance of any part of your home, you can contact us at any time. Just call (781) 899-0388 or schedule a free quote online to request an appointment. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss our latest promotions and updates.