While every now and then we all seem to get the itch to take on a DIY project, re-grouting your Vienna, Virginia tile isn’t one we recommend. It may seem like an easy undertaking, especially after the consumption of a few inspiring YouTube videos, too! However, you may end up costing yourself more money and time than if you simply hired a professional company to do it for you. The reason for this is relatively simple. There’s a wide variance of pitfalls that you may run into when attempting to re-grout your Vienna, VA tile yourself. If you’re looking for a licensed and insured tile and grout contractor in Northern Virginia, leave the heavy lifting to The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia. Call us today at 703-634-4646!
The first reason you should leave re-grouting to the professionals is that after all the tools and supplies you purchase, of which you’ll only use one time, you may have ended up costing yourself nearly the amount to have hired a company to do it for you. Additionally, you may end up purchasing the wrong type of grout. Are you certain as to which type of grout you need to buy? Should you get sanded or unsanded? Additionally, most big box stores will sell you the pre-mixed grout, which you definitely shouldn’t ever use in shower or bath areas, as it will quickly accumulate mildew. Furthermore, re-grouting takes time if you’re inexperienced. Are you prepared to take on a project you assumed would be a weekend-long project and drag it out for two to four weeks? We’ve seen it happen time and time again.
Just as you would purchase a paintbrush or roller, use it once, then let it dry out and never use it again, the same applies to re-grouting tools. The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia has all the supplies and tools already on hand and will usually be able to re-grout your kitchen tile, bathroom tile, or any other tiled surface in just one day. The last thing you want is to not wipe away the grout in the correct amount of time and leave behind a grout haze on your tile. You also don’t want to damage your tile by using ad hoc tools to remove the grout. Again, we’ve seen everything from butter knives to dremels and flathead screwdrivers. Don’t try this at home!
If you don’t want to risk having to replace tiles and have all the new, incorrectly applied grout removed and replaced, all you have to do is call The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia. We specialize in bringing your home’s tile and grout back to life. Call us today at 703-634-4646, email us at northernvirginia@thegroutmedic.com or fill out our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
