Blog Posts About Caulking

Published June 12, 2020

Holes in your shower grout develop over time, especially when the grout in the shower hasn't been properly sealed or if it has been neglected for some time. The moisture in the shower is what causes the issue. Moisture can be grout's worst enemy, causing it to degrade until it begins to get holes or even crack and crumble away.

Published February 11, 2020

Many people notice stains on the ceiling below their bathroom or find excessive water buildup around the tub or shower area and automatically assume there is a leaking pipe or drain. That isn't necessarily the case and you don't want to rush to that conclusion and call someone to fix a problem that doesn't exist.

Published March 05, 2019

One of the biggest problems with grout is its tendency to crack and even crumble away. This can happen for a variety of reasons, and when it does, you get the opposite effect of what you intended. Instead of a beautiful tile focal point that enhances the beauty of your home, what you get is an unsightly mess.

Published February 11, 2019

Some people pay little to no attention to the state of their caulk and grout, however, when the fixtures surrounding tubs, showers, sinks, and backsplashes are moldy, peeled, or cracked, you should immediately take action to prevent further damage that can result in costly repairs.

Published August 21, 2018

Most people do not know the difference between grout and caulk and some of them even think it is the same thing and use these terms interchangeably. When starting a new caulking project we are often asked: "what is the difference between grout and caulk?"

Published July 17, 2018

As the trainer and founder of Sir Grout, a national hard surface restoration franchise, I have installed hundreds of caulk lines and have seen even more installed while training dozens of franchise owners and their technicians to perform our high-quality caulking service.

Published September 15, 2015

More and more homeowners and first-time buyers are looking to flip, renovate, and restore their properties, many of which are decades and even a century old. While some homeowners are quick to call in a renovation team, such measures are not always necessary.

Published November 06, 2013

One of the most common issues we see in our business is mold and cracking caulk in tubs, showers and on back splashes. Mold and cracks in your caulk is a major sign that it's not doing the job of keeping water out of unwanted areas.