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Tile and Grout Cleaning

Tus Group has been providing residential and commercial tile and grout cleaning services for over 25 years.

We clean tile and grout covering walls, floors, countertops, and showers. We remove dirt, mold, and mildew.

We clean synthetic tiles such us ceramic tile, vinyl composition tile, quarry tile, porcelain tile, terracotta tile (known as "saltillo tile").

We clean natural stone tiles such as marble, slate, terrazo, granite, travertine, and flagstone.

We clean and sanitize tile and grout with high pressure steam machines. We seal porous surfaces to repel water and oil based stains, recolor grout.

We polish natural stone tiles, including marble.

We are certified by the leading organizations in the industry.

We have excellent references.

We offer a 100% money-back guarantee that your tiles and grout will receive the most thorough cleaning.

Synthetic Tile Cleaning

Below is a basic introduction into the cleaning and restoration of the most popular synthetic hard surfaces in today's industry.

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  Ceramic Tile

  Ceramic Tile is clay-fired, man-made material. Glazed surfaces (single-fired, double-fired, etc.) do not normally require any protective treatment. It is the glaze itself that gives the material its excellent protection against the absorption of dirt, along with its particular aesthetic effect. Many of the new ceramic tiles in today's market are manufactured to look like real stone.

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  Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)

  Vinyl Composition Tile can be found in 9 inches but most commonly in 12 inches. It contains vinyl resins and comes in a wide variety of colors. It is an extremely dense yet porous floor and has a good resistance to acid, alkaline and solvent base spots and spills. It is highly resilient and is installed in light, medium and heavy traffic areas. Of all resilient floor coverings, VCT is the most commonly found in commercial use.

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  Quarry Tile and Paver Brick

  Quarry Tiles are an unglazed ceramic material that are particularly suitable for exterior paving due to their low adsorption and resistance to freezing (the high baking temperatures and high quality of the clay, with other raw materials, make this type of floor one of the most durable in the market today).

  There is no particular waiting time before treating these materials as they are not generally affected by blooms and their absorbency allows for rapid drying. In any case, protection treatment should only be carried out when the floor is completely dry. There are different products and processes for these materials according to whether they are laid inside or outside. The most common types: Rustic and Stoneware.

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  Porcelain Tile

  Is a very hard material that is particularly resistant to chemical agents, scratches, freezing and absorption of water. It is ideal for paving floors in public places such as restaurants, airports, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers. It has also recently begun to be used in residential applications.

  Porcelain Tile can be given a polished surface industrially. This produces the "polished" version with its mirror-like shine. However, unlike the "natural" or unpolished versions, it is subject to marking. Can be honed and polished, but is very difficult and time consuming.

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  Terracotta Tile (known as "Saltillo Tile")

  One of the oldest ceramic materials made by man, this type of floor is obtained by mixing clay and water, leaving this to dry naturally, then baking it in a kiln. Saltillo Tile has particular characteristics of a physical (absorption), mechanical (special finish), and compositional (for the different types of clay) nature that demand special treatment.

Natural Stone Tile Cleaning

In this section, we cover the most popular natural stone hard surfaces in today's industry and include some tips on how some of these surfaces should be cleaned and restored. Please give us a call at 703-481-1261 if you have any further questions. We would be delighted to answer them.

• Marble

  Known as calcium carbonate stone, marble reacts to acids and gives a high gloss appearance. Is acid sensitive and scratches easily; most marble stone have veins, swirls and bands. For cleaning and restoration purposes, the most suitable method should be chosen according to the level of wear. It entails removing dirt, erasing stains, and restoring the worn protective layer.

  
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  Slate

  Is classified as a "rough" material with low absorption. Slate can be found both in interiors and exteriors, and rarely has a high polished appearance unless a coating is placed on it. Slate can be a problem, especially in wet areas, because of its high content of clay, and can develop efflorescence easily. A good quality silicone impregnator sealer can protect the stone and generate more durability. A color enhancer can be applied also in this type of floor to create a colorful look to the stone.

• Terrazo

  The appearance of terrazzo is more uniform than most natural stone and is available in tile forms or by pouring application on the slab. Terrazzo is a mixture of Portland Cement and marble chips. These chips can range in size from a fraction of an inch to several inches. The very good side about Terrazzo is it can be ground, honed and polished just like marble and can be easily mistaken for granite.

  
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  Granite

  Granite is an extremely hard natural stone with low porosity. It is normally given a polished finish. Granite is formed by volcanic action, and is acid and scratch resistant as well. Granite paving is not usually treated; in this case waterproofing the material is recommended, especially if it is laid in places such kitchens or bathrooms.

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  Travertine

  Is limestone that has been formed in hot springs. Water movement caused the erosion of the stone, creating numerous holes of varying sizes. A polished travertine will have its holes filled with color-matched Portland Cement filler. These fillers do not take a high polish and therefore the overall polish tends to look blotchy.

• Flagstone

  Is the term given to almost all-stone material cut into thin, irregular shapes. Found extensively on public spaces like sidewalks, foyer entrance, and pool decks, flagstone can be almost any material but is commonly the sandstone type. Flagstone should not be ground and should only be cleaned and sealed.

Client Testimonials

• "Thank you! Please pass on to Peter my appreciation for his work and complete satisfaction with the results! "

  ~David H., Aldie, VA

• "I am remiss in not contacting you earlier to say thank you for the wonderful job your crew did at ... for my client, ... The tile floor looks like brand new! I also appreciate you squeezing us in your schedule and working late to correct the tile issue. Warm regards,"

  ~Karen S., Reston, VA

• "I highly recommend The Tu's Group for tile cleaning services. The tile in our bathrooms had not been cleaned or maintained properly in over a decade. After nearly 10 hours of detailed work, our bathrooms sparkle. Thanks!"

  ~Mary Maples, Reston, VA

• ~Kathy Dragoo, VA

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Certification

Your home deserves the best care it can get, and you can rest assured that it will with Tus Group Our specialists are carefully trained and certified by the best organizations in the industry. The following are certifications obtained by Tus Group Owner and President, Peter Tu.

• StoneTech Professional
• Tile and Stone Care System
• CFI (Certified Floorcovering Installer)

Our Service Areas

Tus Group provides services in the following areas: Northern Virginia, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA, Fairfax County VA, Arlington County VA, Sterling VA, Ashburn VA, Vienna VA, Great Falls VA, McLean VA, Reston VA, Herndon VA, Fairfax VA.