Cheaper is Never Better: Grout Pens Don’t Work but Hiring The Grout Medic Will
Quick and easy solutions are plastered everywhere. From DIY pages on Pinterest to TikToks on the latest and greatest quick fixes for difficult problems. Most of the time, these ‘solutions’, like grout pens, only mask or provide a temporary solution that lasts just long enough for you to forget about it before you realize you have to do it again. Grout pens trap mold, dirt, and grime beneath the temporary seal and let it grow beneath the grout’s edge. The claim is that grout pens can clean and restore grout to its former shine, unfortunately, only a professional grout cleaner can really do that.
Grout Pens and How They Work
Grout pens provide a thin waterproof coating straight to the grout lines between tiles. This coating may be colored to match the color of your grout, ensuring that everything blends well together. This coloring is done with a little container that resembles a thick marker or pen. The pen is pressed along the grout line, and the narrow-pointed tip allows for precise application. After two treatments, your grout should be clean and sparkling again.
It’s crucial to realize that grout pens have limits and aren’t a long-term or permanent solution. A grout pen should be utilized as a way to “touch up” your grout in between proper cleaning of it. Perhaps the seal is worn due to high traffic, a grout pen could be a quick and easy solution, but it is not recommended to do your entire tile flooring with a pen. Not only would it be time-consuming, but it is very easy to have the pen bleed the sealant onto the tile, staining it. Though the Grout Medic of San Diego is able to remove this grout pen bleed if it hasn’t been too long, a long-sat stain could cause us to be forced to replace the tile.
Let The Grout Medic of San Diego Help with Your Grout Color Sealing Needs
If you are looking to update the look of your tile on a budget, look no further than The Grout Medic of San Diego. Professional grout color sealing will give your tiled surfaces a fresh, clean appearance. It is critical to note that grout color sealing will take place only after TGM of San Diego has steam cleaned your tile grout and it has dried. After steam cleaning your tiled area, we will apply a unique, color penetrating coating by hand that will give your grout a fresh look and helps protect it for years to come.
Giving your tiled surfaces a fresh, clean appearance is only half the battle. The sealer will shield your grout from dirt, dust, and even liquids. Remember that grout is highly porous and vulnerable to dirt particles as well as liquids. This is especially true if your grout is routinely exposed to a lot of moisture, such as in your bathroom where steam is frequently present. The sealer will aid in preventing moisture from infiltrating the grout and producing discoloration or mold development. It is recommended to reseal your grout every two years, due to uneven wear of the sealant in high-traffic areas.
To experience the difference that The Grout Medic of San Diego can make in your home or business with professional tile grout cleaning services, call us for an obligation-free, in-person consultation. Call 619-773-0093, submit our contact form, or select a day that works best for you using our online scheduling portal to make your appointment today!