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About Our Company
Texas Floor Restoration has long time experience in both residential and commercial restoration and maintenance of all natural stone. We strive to exceed all client expectations by remaining an honest and reliable company. While other companies try to cut corners, recommend unnecessary services, and take advantage of their customers; we believe that a good reputation will sustain Texas Floor Restoration in the long run. Using our high standard craftsmanship to polish , clean and seal your marble , travertine , granite, slate, limestone, ect. to restore your natural stone surfaces back to their original and beautiful appearance.
Texas Floor Restoration is committed to utilizing the most suitable products and latest advances in technology to ensure your natural stone is treated in the most effective and efficient way. We also make sure to continually undergo training to keep updated on current techniques and innovations. Let Texas Floor Restoration take care of all your natural stone needs.
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Grout & Tile Cleaning
Grout and Tile Cleaning
Grout and Tile can be notoriously difficult to keep clean. Continuous mopping, scrubbing, and spot cleaning just does not cut it. There has to be another way.At Texas Floor Restoration we take pride in our unique and sometimes unorthodox ways of getting the grime and dirt out of your floor. Whether it is ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone they all need a unique approach. For example, if a customer has a concrete-based grout that has efflorescence coming through, a steam machine or a high pressure rinse would make this problem far worse by opening up the pores. Most people assume grout and tile cleaning is just running a high-pressured steam machine on their floor, but sometimes it is not that simple. At Texas Floor Restoration we try to find the specific solution to your specific floor problem. We understand not all grout and tile are the same.
Problems We Come Across On The Job For Porcelain And Ceramic Tile:
GROUT HAZE ON PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE- Grout haze is usually caused by grout not fully being wiped from tile after installation. This is solved using specialty chemicals, brushes, or pads.
HAZE IN THE PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE- Haze in the tile is usually caused by a chemical reaction due to grout being removed from surface of the tile after installation. Haze can also be caused by chemicals and sealers, to fix this can be very difficult and takes an expert.
GROUT DISCOLORATION- Grout Discoloration can be caused by many things but most commonly caused when grout was first being mixed with water (to wet or to dry). It can also be caused by drying to fast in some areas or a chemical reaction. In order to fix this problem we must neutralize the floor with chemicals and maintain the PH balance.
WAX SEALER ON PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE AND GROUT- Porcelain and ceramic tiles should never be sealed with wax/topical sealers. The wax never bonds correctly to the tile and absorbs deep into the grout.This can often times be devastating to the floor. When removing the wax from the tile it will easily come off the tile but be difficult to remove from the grout. When particles of old wax are left behind in the grout it will act like a magnet to dirt,this leaves homeowners with not only a dirty looking floor but also a costly procedure as the wax must eventually be stripped off. Stripping the wax can also open the pores in the grout. If you have a company that even mentions a wax sealer; STOP! Do some research and call an expert.
EFFLORESCENCE IN GROUT- Efflorescence is usually caused by moisture trapped beneath tile. Water could come up through the foundation or caused during a flood. Efflorescence looks like white salts coming through the grout, or could look like hard calcium deposits in the grout. Over time, if not treated, it could cause the grout to deteriorate. We have many tools that we use to treat efflorescence. A compressive estimate will need to be performed to determine the best route to take in treating the tile.
OVER POLISHING PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE- Due to the various new porcelain and ceramic tiles that are on the market, there is not an all encompassing answer to treat the different types of tiles. When porcelain or ceramic are over scrubbed, or incorrect chemicals are applied the result can be disastrous.
MOLD AND MILDEW ON PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE AND GROUT- Mold and mildew can be caused by moisture under or on top of the tile. Just like any mold/mildew it needs a dark warmer place to grow. For this reason we usually see spots in bathrooms and kitchens. Mold and Mildew can cause illness and/or irritation and should be removed with specialty chemicals as soon as possible.
CLEANING METHODS OFFERED
STEAM CLEANING
-We have an advanced heat and pressure machine that has vacuuming capabilities. Included with the pressure machine we also use an alkaline cleaner that breaks down dirt and solubles. This method has some pros and cons but is by far your most economical choice. When using high pressure heated water you run the risk of opening up pores in the grout. Many times companies with try and use this type of cleaning with porous floors such as Travertine or Saltillo. This is a huge mistake and over time will destroy the natural stone. With ceramic and porcelain (non porous) this method is a cheaper and easier way to get the tile sparkling.
CHEMICAL CLEANING
-Chemical cleaning is the most gentle and effective way to clean and remove dirt and stains. This method is more complex and needs a skilled tech to decipher which chemicals are needed and the education to know how to apply. Chemical cleaning for tile and porcelain is used to remove mold, mildew, grout haze and remove wax sealant.
* Need more information please don't hesitate to call! Texas Floor Restoration at #713-306-4822
Grout & Tile Cleaning - Previous
Grout and Tile Cleaning
Grout and Tile can be notoriously difficult to keep clean. Continuous mopping, scrubbing, and spot cleaning just does not cut it. There has to be another way.At Texas Floor Restoration we take pride in our unique and sometimes unorthodox ways of getting the grime and dirt out of your floor. Whether it is ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone they all need a unique approach. For example, if a customer has a concrete based grout that has efflorescence coming through, a steam machine or a high pressure rinse would make this problem far worse by opening up the pores. Most people assume grout and tile cleaning is just running a high pressured steam machine on their floor, but sometimes it is not that simple. At Texas Floor Restoration we try to find the specific solution to your specific floor problem. We understand not all grout and tile are the same.
Problems We Come Across On The Job For Porcelain And Ceramic Tile:
GROUT HAZE ON PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE- Grout haze is usually caused by grout not fully being wiped from tile after installation. This is solved using specialty chemicals, brushes, or pads.
HAZE IN THE PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE- Haze in the tile is usually caused by a chemical reaction due to grout being removed from surface of the tile after installation. Haze can also be caused by chemicals and sealers, to fix this can be very difficult and takes an expert.
GROUT DISCOLORATION- Grout Discoloration can be caused by many things but most commonly caused when grout was first being mixed with water (to wet or to dry). It can also be caused by drying to fast in some areas or a chemical reaction. In order to fix this problem we must neutralize the floor with chemicals and maintain the PH balance.
WAX SEALER ON PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE AND GROUT- Porcelain and ceramic tiles should never be sealed with wax/topical sealers. The wax never bonds correctly to the tile and absorbs deep into the grout.This can often times be devastating to the floor. When removing the wax from the tile it will easily come off the tile but be difficult to remove from the grout. When particles of old wax are left behind in the grout it will act like a magnet to dirt,this leaves homeowners with not only a dirty looking floor but also a costly procedure as the wax must eventually be stripped off. Stripping the wax can also open the pores in the grout. If you have a company that even mentions a wax sealer; STOP! Do some research and call an expert.
EFFLORESCENCE IN GROUT- Efflorescence is usually caused by moisture trapped beneath tile. Water could come up through the foundation or caused during a flood. Efflorescence looks like white salts coming through the grout, or could look like hard calcium deposits in the grout. Over time, if not treated, it could cause the grout to deteriorate. We have many tools that we use to treat efflorescence. A compressive estimate will need to be performed to determine the best route to take in treating the tile.
OVER POLISHING PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE- Due to the various new porcelain and ceramic tiles that are on the market, there is not an all encompassing answer to treat the different types of tiles. When porcelain or ceramic are over scrubbed, or incorrect chemicals are applied the result can be disastrous.
MOLD AND MILDEW ON PORCELAIN & CERAMIC TILE AND GROUT- Mold and mildew can be caused by moisture under or on top of the tile. Just like any mold/mildew it needs a dark warmer place to grow. For this reason we usually see spots in bathrooms and kitchens. Mold and Mildew can cause illness and/or irritation and should be removed with specialty chemicals as soon as possible.
CLEANING METHODS OFFERED
STEAM CLEANING
-We have an advanced heat and pressure machine that has vacuuming capabilities. Included with the pressure machine we also use an alkaline cleaner that breaks down dirt and solubles. This method has some pros and cons but is by far your most economical choice. When using high pressure heated water you run the risk of opening up pores in the grout. Many times companies with try and use this type of cleaning with porous floors such as Travertine or Saltillo. This is a huge mistake and over time will destroy the natural stone. With ceramic and porcelain (non porous) this method is a cheaper and easier way to get the tile sparkling.
CHEMICAL CLEANING
-Chemical cleaning is the most gentle and effective way to clean and remove dirt and stains. This method is more complex and needs a skilled tech to decipher which chemicals are needed and the education to know how to apply. Chemical cleaning for tile and porcelain is used to remove mold, mildew, grout haze and remove wax sealant.
* Need more information please don't hesitate to call! Texas Floor Restoration at #713-306-4822
Marble Restoration
Marble, Limestone, travertine, and Shell stone are all calcite stone floors, but at the same time they are all so different each and every one of these tiles need their own special attention. Even though you can categorize all the stones as calcium bassed, does not make them the same. At Texas Floor Restoration we give each one of these floors the special attention they deserve in the Houston, College Station and surrounding areas.
Time To Restore Your Marble Floors?
Has your marble lost its luster? It's probably time to have your floors looking their best. I know you paid alot of money for your floor and you want it to look like it did when it was installed and right now it doesn't. If you call me I can make your Marble floor look its best. We will also let you Know what type of Restoration is best for your marble. marble has become more and more popular in the past few years so I focus a lot of my attention on every aspect of marble restoration, like what is the best way of cleaning it without hurting the stone, how deep can you grind a marble or what is the best type of sealer to use.
Whats Different About Our Company
One thing that makes our company different is that we believe that any floor can be waterlogged, even marble floors, and that's why when we're working on a floor we have a two man team working at all times, one man on the vacuum and one on the buffer. By keeping the floor dry during the process we are able to seal the floor the same day and the sealer does a better job on a floor that's never been waterlogged in addition to the other problems being corrected.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us at 713-306-4822 or email us using the email contact form on this site at info@texasfloorrestoration.com with your questions or concerns.
Marble Sealing
Marble Sealers
Whether installing a new floor or restoring an existing floor, it is always important to create a new surface that will retain looking its best for as long as possible. Any natural stone is porous and so, without saying this, without adequate protection it will absorb spilled liquids leading to unsightly stains. Sealing the floor creates a barrier between your floor and most harmful spills. All stone surfaces should be sealed in order to protect them as well to enhance their natural beauty.
At Texas Floor Restoration we know that marble floors are becoming the most popular flooring to be installed in higher end homes. We focus our attention on cleaning, honing, polishing, and sealing marble floors. But that does not mean that's all we have expertise in. We also have expertize in all natural stone floors, countertops, and showers. So for any of your sealing needs in the Houston, College Station and surrounding areas trust the experts at Texas Floor Restoration.
Education on Marble Sealing
Texas Floor Restoration would like to educate you on marble sealing, so you wont be misled by cheap prices and to save you from the consequences of choosing an inexperienced company. You need to stay clear of any sealers that say matte, gloss, shine or enhancer. Stay away from any company or individual that says they can fix all your floors problems with one sealer that is most likely a gimmick and will be very costly to remove later on. As a matter of fact the only sealer you should use on these types of stones are penetrating impregnator sealers.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us at 713-306-4822 or email us using the email contact form on this site at info@texasfloorrestoration.com with your questions or concerns.
Marble Honing
Marble Honining in Houston, College Station and Surrounding Area
Marble Honing
Honing, a form of polishing, is more commonly performed on a Travertine floor. Honing is a lower level polish providing a satin finish. Most Travertine floors come from the factory with that low shine/hone while most Marble floors come from the factory polished dose not mean all marble or Travertine floors have to stay that way. Whether or not your floor has come from the factory polished or honed we can always customize your marble to a honed or polished finish. When your Marble has been worn for several years, and has developed enough surface scratches to dull the surface, or just plain dirty you might be ready for your Marble to be resurfaced.
Marble Honing Processes
Texas Floor Restoration is is able to machine hone your Marble with the use of diamond abrasive pads. This procedure will remove minor scratches and surface abrasions and return the Marble to a like new appearance or in many instances better. If your tired of the honed look you can always choose a polished or higher hone depending upon your tastes and preferences. Marble honing can also be performed with the use of an abrasive compound power also known as ,honing powders and state-of-the-art diamond pads. The most important thing is how you seal your Marble when you're done honing because that's going to keep it looking better for longer.
Do I Need my Marble Refinished?
Over time every floor will need to be refinished, honed or cleaned and if you let it go to far it will need to be replaced. When your Marble has been worn for several years, and has developed enough surface scratches to dull the surface, or just plain dirty you might be ready to have your marble resurfaced. If your reading this chances are your marble need some attention so don't hesitate call today.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us at 713-306-4822 or email us using the email contact form on this site at info@texasfloorrestoration.com with your questions or concerns.
Marble Cleaning Services
Marble Cleaning Services in Houston, College Station and Surrounding Areas :
Marble Cleaning
Our marble cleaning typically involves a intensive cleaner that is very effective, but very gentle on the stone. We are very careful not to get the stone too wet, because any floor can be water logged or flooded. This is very important because water and soap can hurt or damage your floor by penetrating too deep.
There are a lot of other companies that will use surface cleaners which are basically a pressure washer with a vacuum. These machines often open up the pores on soft stones, and for that reason we don't recommend using that on your marble floor.
These machines use between 1200-1800psi at 3 gallons per minute, that is way too much water hitting the floor with too much pressure. The vacuum does not stop the water from penetrating the floor and opening up the pores.
Let me give you example that you might understand: If you have ever pressure washed your driveway or concrete you would have noticed little particles of sand all over you and everything around you. Now we can think that it's dirt but the truth is that it's part of the concrete and you are opening up the pours. That's why after cleaning your concrete it gets dirtier faster and faster unless you seal it. This wil also, in the same way, happen to your marble.
Marble Maintenance Services:
Once your marble floors have been professional cleaned and sealed,the floors should not need maintence for between 1-4 year, depending on traffic and proper sealing. We recommend getting your floors professionaly cleaned as needed, and never wait longer than the recommended maximum of 4 years.
Types of Marble Finishes
Marble tiles have become more popular in home flooring, walls, backslpash, pavers, and around the pool. All travertine can look uniquely different due to their different finishes. Some of the most popular finishes are polished (a mirror like shine), tumbled (rough), Brushed (worn or textured suface), or honed (matte). Your Texas Floor Restoration technician will be able to correctly identify which type of travertine you have and can further advise you on how to clean it to bring out it's maximum potential. Each marble is different, and they varry by color, durability, porosity, and density depending on the quarry that they came from. No two marbles are the same so be cautious when a company has a "one size fits all" answer to your floor cleaning plan.
Mistakes We See When Cleaning Marble
Cleaning marble requires special tools, chemicals, sealers, and protectants to prevent scratching, etching, and permanent staining. If your professional DOES NOT have the right tools, chemicals and expertise he could create a scenario for some fairly significant damage to your marble stone. CAUTION: never clean marble with cleaning products containing lemon, bleach, vinegar, or any type of acidic products. Also never use scouring creams and powders. These types of products will etch or scratch marble floors and may require costly marble restoration services to your budget. Also NEVER clean with high alkaline cleaner as they break down the sealer leaving your floors vulnerable to water stains, etch marks, and other stains. We also NEVER Recommend using using OxiClean or Mr.Clean Magic Eraser as a cleaner on any type of natural stone. OxiClean and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser have many beneficial uses but using it to clean your marble is NOT one of them. All our clients receive a comprehansive Stone Care Guide that address these issues.
The next most common mistake we see being made, is that the home owners or their "professional" marble cleaner will use a generic sealer from the local hardware store that leaves the floor with a sticky residue. The reason for that is because your polished, tumbled or honed marble have different porosities. Again one size dot fit all. You will need a sealer that correctly matches your marble needs.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us at 713-306-4822 or email us using the email contact form on this site at info@texasfloorrestoration.com with your questions or concerns.
Limestone Cleaning
Limestone Cleaning Services in the Houston, College Station and Surrounding Areas:
Our Limestone cleaning typically involves a intensive cleaner that is very affective, but very gentle on the
stone. We are very careful not to get the stone too wet, because any floor can be water logged or flooded. This is very important because water and soap can hurt or damage your floor by penetrating too deep.
Surface Cleaner
Surface cleaners come in all different shapes and sizes but all do the same thing. Basically a pressure washer and a vacuum combo. Do you want somebody pressure washing your $20,000+ floor?. I warn you against this machine it can and will open all the pours in your Limestone. It works ok for ceramic or porcelain but if you dont have one of those floors I would steer clear.
There are alot of other companies that will use surface cleaners which is basically a pressure washer with a vacuum. These machines often open up the pores on soft stones, and for that reason we don't recommend using that on your specialty floor.
Limestone Maintenance Services:
Once you have your Limestone floors done by a professional, the floors should last about 2-6 years depending on traffic and if the floor was sealed correctly. We recommend getting your floors done as needed in that window, and never wait longer than the recommended 6 years.
Types of Limestone Finishes
Limestone tiles have become more and more popular in home flooring, walls, backslpash, pavers, and around the pool. All Limestone can look uniquely different due to their different finishes. Some of the most popular finishes are honed (matte), tumbled (rough or pitted surface), Brushed (worn or textured suface), or polished (shiny). Your Texas Floor technician should be able to successfully identify which type of Limestone you have and can further advise on how to clean to it's maximum potential. Each Limestone is different and they varry on color, durability, porosity, and density depending on the quarry that it came from. No two Limestone floors are the same so be cautious when a company has a "one size fits all" answer to your floor cleaning plan.
Mistakes We See When Cleaning Limestone
Cleaning Limestone requires special tools, chemicals, sealers, and protectants to prevent scratching, etching, and permanent staining. If your professional DOES NOT have the right tools, chemicals and expertise he could create a scenario for some fairly signifigant damage to your Limestone stone. CAUTION: never clean Limestone with cleaning products containing lemon, bleach vinegar, or any type of acidic product. Also never use scouring creams and powders. These types of products will etch or scratch Limestone floors and cause costly Limestone restoration services to your budget. Also NEVER clean with high alkaline cleaner as they break down the sealer leaving your floors vulnerable to water stains, etch marks, and other stains. We also NEVER Recommend using using OxiClean or Mr.Clean Magic Eraser as a cleaner on any type of natural stone. OxiClean and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser have many beneficial uses but using it to clean your Limestone is NOT one of them. All our clients receive a comprehansive Stone Care Guide that address these issues.
The next biggest mistake we see people make is that either home owners or their professional Limestone cleaner will use a generic sealer from the local hardware store that leaves the floor with a sticky residue. The reason for that is because your honed, tumbled or polished Limestone has various different porosities. You will need a sealer that correctly matches your Limestone type.
In many instances, when cleaning Limestone that is evev modertly soiled, the process may uncover surface scratches, small holes, and even hairline cracks that are disguised from the soiling. Simmularly, the Limestone maintence cleaning may dislodge filler in the Limestone that is not stable. Our Limestone repair or Limestone honing process wiik adequetly address most of these issues.
Travertine before and after pictures
F.A.Q
If there are any questions that you may have that you do not find on the faq page please feel free to contact us at 713-306-4822
How long will my floor hold up?
This is a difficult question and the answer depends on many different variables. All floors are different, but for the most part the floor that we work on will be restored to its new state; how long it will stay that way depends on many separate circumstances. For example high traffic areas and areas that are under extreme conditions such as water, direct sunlight, or subject to grease/acid are going to need attention sooner than others.
Why do I need to seal my floor?
Whether completing a new floor installation or restoring an existing floor, it is always important to create a surface that will remain looking its best for as long as possible. Any natural stone is porous and so without adequate protection it will absorb spilled liquids which will stain. Sealing the floor creates a barrier between your floor and most harmful spills. All stone surfaces should be sealed in order to protect them and in some cases in order to enhance their natural beauty.
What is your sealing process?
We use a method described as the top off method. We first saturate the floor to make the sealer penetrate as deep as possible into the floor on the first coat. Then the floor is assessed to determine if another coat is needed. This takes an expert eye to determine if another coat is needed or not. Please contact Texas Floor Restoration to have a consultant come and asses your floor.
How do I maintain my floor?
Every floor is different and therefore the process of how to maintain them is unique to
each one. Your T.F.R. consultant will give you a detailed instruction on how to maintain
the beauty of your particular floor after your service is completed.
Is there a maintenance package that you offer?
Yes and your T.F.R. consultant would love to go over any details with you about it. We have both a 3 year and a 5 year package at a discounted price.
What type of warranty do you offer?
We do not per say have a certain warranty; we do however stand behind our work. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our work we guarantee that we will make you happy. Customer satisfaction is our specialty and we can guarantee a happy customer every time.
Why wont the water spots on my marble or travertine clean up?
These are not water spots,they are an etching in the surface of the stone. This is a result of an acidic substance coming in contact with it. Contact Texas Floor Restoration and we can remove any “water spots”.
Is the overall process messy and/or dusty?
No there is absolutely no dust from the grinding process due to fact it is a wet grind.
