Here’s why you should leave re-grouting and re-caulking in McLean, VA, to the experts!

If you currently have failing grout or caulk in your shower, bathtub, sink, or tiled floor, it’s very important that you address the issue as quickly as possible. This is especially true when it comes to failing caulk in any area where water could seep into your wall or your floors. The last thing you’d want is to have a simple issue such as failing grout or caulk turn into tile water damage. That would entail removing your tile, all the damaged backboard, and wood and would be much more expensive than if you’d simply re-caulked when necessary. The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia offers all new customers a free consultation, so claim yours if you’re unsure if you need a re-grout or re-caulking. You can reach us by calling us anytime at 703-634-4646 or by filling out our contact form to the right or here.

Can I caulk my own shower?

When it comes to re-caulking your shower in McLean, VA, we highly recommend leaving it to the professionals, especially if you aren’t experienced. The reason for this is that we’ve encountered on several occasions that the incorrect caulk is used, thus resulting in the caulk to crack and peel in a very short amount of time, leaving your walls and floor susceptible to water damage. At The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia, we’ve been performing caulking and re-grouting services for over 16 years. We are extremely experienced in precisely which type of caulk to use in specific scenarios. For example, you would never use the same caulk for your shower as you would a backsplash.

We also highly advise against utilizing YouTube and undertaking your re-grouting or re-caulking project. We’ve earned so many jobs directly as a results of YouTube inspired DIY projects having gone awry. It happens on a weekly basis, in fact. So, if you’d like to have peace of mind in knowing your shower or bathtub re-caulking job was performed correctly and you don’t have to worry about tile water damage repair, all you have to do is rely on the local experts at The Grout Medic of Northern Virginia.

When do I need to perform a re-grout?

This is an excellent question; however, it’s best answered by a professional tile and grout technician after performing an inspection. In some cases, we can remove just the old, bad grout and apply new grout, but that’s not always the case. If your grout is cracked and chipped all throughout, then it’s most likely time for a full re-grouting. We’ve been performing re-grouting in McLean, VA, for nearly two decades. We have the experience and expertise to ensure that your tile and grout look nearly as good as new by the time we’ve completed the project.

It’s worth noting, just as with caulk, it’s extremely important that you utilize the correct type of grout. There are so many different types of grout out there that it’s easy to become confused with which type is best for your shower tile vs. your floor tile. You’ll want to ensure you know the exact type to use, especially when it comes to the gapping on your existing tiles. The last thing you want is to perform a full re-grout yourself, possibly breaking or damaging tiles while removing the old grout, only to have to remove it again. This will only become frustrating and potentially result in tile damage to the point you’ll need your tile’s replaced. Grout haze has been known to cause this on numerous, numerous occasions.

Searching for regrouting and recaulking near McLean, VA?  We serve these surrounding areas in Northern Virginia:

Ashburn, Vienna, Fairfax, Burke, Great Falls, Warrenton, Lovettsville, Round Hill, Hamilton, McLean, Leesburg, Chantilly, Clifton, Herndon, Burke, Manassas, Oak Hill, Centreville, Nokesville, McLean, South Riding, Reston, Stone Ridge, Sterling, Springfield, Southbridge, Brambleton VA, and surrounding areas of Northern Virginia.

Are you ready to see and feel the difference The Grout Medic can make in your McLean, VA home or business, with our state-of-the-art regrouting and recaulking services?  Contact us for your obligation-free, in-person evaluation.  Call 703-634-4646, or email northernvirginia@thegroutmedic.com.