Hemingway's Floor Cleaning Services: carpet, upholstery, hardwood, tile and grout
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Grout repair and color sealing

When cleaning is not enough, we repair cracked, loose and missing grout, then seal every line in a fresh color that lasts and wipes clean.

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Before: a gray tile bathroom floor with grout the same dark gray as the tile.Before
After: the same floor with bright white grout outlining every tile.After
Bathroom floor, grout restored. Drag the line, or use the arrow keys.

How grout restoration works

We do not just clean grout. We clean it, repair it and seal it in color, so the floor looks as good as new and stays easy to keep.

  1. Clean

    A thorough grout cleaning comes first, and any loose or weak pieces of grout are removed.

  2. Repair

    Hairline cracks, holes and missing grout are filled with our own grout repair cement. It dries quickly, so we work a small area at a time, with a flexible margin float or a gloved finger, until the grout looks uniform again.

  3. Color seal

    Every grout line is sealed with a siliconized acrylic coating that adds color as it seals. It has no odor, dries in 8 to 20 minutes and bonds for years of service.

Why color sealing

  • It seals the grout's pores, so dirt and spills stay on the surface
  • It leaves less texture for grime to grip
  • Repairs and old stains disappear under the new color
  • An outdated grout color can be changed for a fresh look
  • Later cleaning is easier, and needs no harsh chemicals

There are 40 standard colors, and they can be customized to match another brand of grout or a paint color.

The grout color seal chart: 40 color swatches in neutral tones.
The color chart. 40 standard colors, and custom matches.
A cracked, open grout line between floor tiles, and the same floor with the grout repaired.
Grout repair. The open, cracked grout line, then the same floor repaired.

What customers say about it

Rated 5.0 on Google from 290 reviews. Every quote is a real Google review, word for word.

5 out of 5 stars.
Cliff was on time for the quote and cleaning appts. He prepped my house with bumpers on furniture and cloth paths throughout. I did not have to clean up after he left. He cleaned a large area of tile and grout and sealed it with a fresh new color. His color choice was better than mine, it is clear he is very experienced and eager to please. Floors look brand new. He did some rugs also that turned out great. Two before and after pics. Photos still not indicative of the transformation. As a realtor I refer a lot of contractors and few have the work ethic and results as Mr Hemingway.
Christy D.Google review, August 2026
5 out of 5 stars.
Cliff did an outstanding job! He cleaned 3 rugs, cleaned all the tile floors and color matched the grout. It looks new again. I am very thankful we used Hemingway's Floor Cleaning Service!
John W.Google review, August 2026
5 out of 5 stars.
Cliff cleaned my grout and it looks like new.! Great job. He is such a nice person with whom to work. Pleasant, timely, and thorough.
I would recommend Cliff to everyone.
Photos of before and after. 🤗
Churchill J.Google review, July 2026

Questions people ask

How many grout colors are there?

40 standard colors, and they can be customized to match another brand of grout or a paint color.

How long does the color seal take to dry?

The coating dries in 8 to 20 minutes.

Does the color seal smell?

No. The coating we use has no odor.

Can you fix cracked or missing grout?

Yes. Hairline cracks, holes and missing grout are repaired before the color seal goes on.

Watch the work

Tile and grout cleaning and color seal.
Transforming Dirty Tile and Grout Into a Masterpiece. New Client Happy as Can Be With The Results.
color seal process
Our Grout Restoration Service
July 29, 2025

These are Hemingway's own films. More on their YouTube channel.

Get a free estimate

Tell us about the job and where you are. Photos of the floor help, and Cliff will come back to you.

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