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Ceramic Tiled Bathroom Transformed in Barnsley

I think you will be impressed with the renovation of this Ceramic Tiled Bathroom that I completed last year in Barnsley. It’s a great example of how to refresh the appearance of a bathroom without going through the expense of replacing the tiling.

Ceramic Tiled Bathroom Before Refresh Barnsley

The bathroom was in desperate need of some TLC. The grout was crumbling, mouldy and heavily stained plus the silicone needed replacing and the tiles had a dirty film on them. A new bathroom costs anywhere from ten thousand points upwards so getting some more years out of your bathroom by having it refreshed makes a lot of sense.

Having discussed the bathroom with the client I recommended giving the tile and grout a deep clean, replacing the grout where needed and then re-colouring the grout with a white colourant to achieve a consistent fresh appearance. The work would be completed in less than a day and wouldn’t need any expensive products. I worked out a detailed quote which was accepted and a date agreed.

Ceramic Tiled Bathroom Before Refresh Barnsley

Deep Cleaning Ceramic Bathroom Tile and Grout

The first task was to address the crumbling and loose grout which had to be scraped out and replaced with fresh white grout. Once that had set the cleaning started for which I used Tile Doctor Duo-Clean which is an effective double action grout cleaner and mould remover. It’s sprayed onto the surface and then left to soak in before being scrubbed with a stiff brush.

After rinsing down the tile and grout to remove the soiling it was wiped over and left to dry whiles the silicone sealant was grubby and mouldy was stripped out.

Applying White Grout Colourant to Ceramic Bathroom Tiles

Once dry a white Tile Doctor Grout Colourant was applied the grout lines with a small brush. A steady hand is required, and you need to ensure any excess is immediately wiped away before it dries. It is quite a slow job, but very satisfying when you see the difference it makes. The colourant also seals in the grout with an impermeable barrier so it keeps it appearance.

The last step was to put back the silicone with a good quality mould resistant sealant.

Ceramic Tiled Bathroom After Refresh Barnsley

The customer was over the moon with the transformation; the tiles were now clean and the once grubby grout now a consistent white that would be easy to keep clean. For aftercare cleaning I recommended using Tile Doctor Aqua Pro which is pH neutral and gentle enough to use on a regular basis, it also has a nice fresh smell.

Ceramic Tiled Bathroom After Refresh Barnsley

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Porcelain Floor Tile Grout Before After Renovation Darton

Patchy Grout on Porcelain Floor Restored in Darton New Build

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Recently it seems I am getting called out to an increasing number of new builds to sort out patchy grout issues. The reason why there have been so many issues arising is a bit of a mystery, but I put it down to a combination of things like poor quality grout, rushed installations, wet subfloors and the use of different batches.

Patchy Grout Before Applying Light Grey Grout Colourant

This recently built house in the village of Darton is a great example and in this case, I suspect two different batches of the same grout had been applied. Darton by the way is a small village in the Borough of Barnsley.

Invariably these problems are picked up by the new owner on their snagging list, with the tiler long gone and the builder keen to get their final payment it is always a tricky situation to resolve. I find the best solution is to apply a Tile Doctor Grout Colourant, it’s a much quicker process than removing the old grout and replacing with new. Most new homeowners would not appreciate us ripping up their brand-new rooms and generating lots of dust in the process! Also, by using the Tile Doctor Grout Colourant it adds a barrier of the grout preventing dirt from discolouring it further down the line.

Restoring grout a Porcelain Tiled Kitchen Floor

Even though the house was brand new, the Porcelain Tiled floor was not looking great. The client was happy for me to go ahead and would take up the bill with the housebuilder. I first pre-treated it with Tile Doctors Grout Colourant Pre-Treatment. This removes any contamination from the grout which might affect the adhesion of the colourant and being an acid, it also etches the surface of the grout to ensure a superior bond with the colourant.

The client chose our Light Grey colour which is one of 10 colours we offer. Once the pre-treatment had been applied, scrubbed, rinsed, and vacuumed away the floor was left to dry. Once dry we started applying the colourant, this is done with a small brush (a toothbrush is ideal) carefully scrubbing colourant into each grout joint and wiping off any excess that gets on the tiles before it is able to dry.

Patchy Grout During Application of Light Grey Grout Colourant

Once complete the newly coloured grout lines totally transformed the floor and because the grout colorant is epoxy based the grout lines will stay stain free and never get dirty.
The porcelain tiles were factory sealed so there is no need to apply a seal to the floor.

I recommended the use of Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner to keep the floor in the best condition. It is pH neutral so is far less harsh on the surface than the everyday household cleaners available. It has a minty fragrance and is mild enough to use daily. They were very happy that the floor now looked as it should have from the start and was the finishing touch to their beautiful new home.

Patchy Grout After Applying Light Grey Grout Colourant

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