• Slate Stripping and Protection

    • Dirty Dull Looking Slate
      Notice the layers of wax and the discolored grout lines in this BEFORE image.
    • Slate Dirty Grout Lines
      Mopping and scrubbing did not make a difference on these grout lines.
    • Slate Stripping
      Here it is easy to see which portion of the floor has been stripped and which part has not.
    • Slate Stripped and Cleaned
      This AFTER image shows the dramatic improvement of the grout lines after color sealing.
    • Slate Refinishing
      Notice the beautiful matte appearance of the slate finish has been restored in this AFTER image.

    Old Wax Diminishes Appearance of Slate

    This slate floor in a Boston home had several layers of old wax on the surface. Dirt, scratches, dullness, and discolored grout lines gave the floor an unsightly appearance.

    Our Slate Restoration Process

    First, we stripped the wax off the slate tiles and grout lines using a combination of heavy duty wax stripper and weighted floor machines, as well as grout brushes to scrub and scrape by hand, as needed. Then, we cleaned the floor with stone soap to neutralize and remove any chemical residue left by the stripping process.

    Our Grout Restoration Process

    We repaired missing and loose sections of grout and then applied a high quality grout color sealer to give the grout a nice, even appearance and like-new color.

    Finishing Touches

    Our final step was to apply coats of a matte finish topical sealer to the slate and grout lines to offer extra protection and make regular cleaning more productive. The homeowners were very pleased with the results.

    To learn more, visit our Slate Services page.


    We can provide the same high-quality services for your slate floors throughout the Boston area. For a FREE estimate, contact us online or call (508) 358-5555 today. Count on us for slate stripping, cleaning, grout repair, grout color sealing, and slate refinishing.

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