Sir Grout Southwest Missouri Blog

Published May 29, 2017

Proud homeowners like to show off their homes to family and friends, which is easiest to do when the house is new. However, homes deteriorate over time and those surfaces that were once shiny and smooth can become dull and unappealing over time.

Published April 03, 2017

Many of us like to feel proud of our home and we go to great lengths to make sure it is welcoming and enjoyable. For some that means a comfortable living room or an astonishing master bedroom, a luxurious master bath, or decorative rustic exteriors.

Published March 17, 2017

Natural stones embellish any environment, especially hardscapes like sidewalks, walkways, or patios. A homeowner had slate tiles installed in his backyard floor; the different colors and textures of the square stone tiles gave the place a unique, rustic look.

Published February 21, 2017

Our client, was visiting her mother on a long vacation and was enjoying herself quite a lot. One morning, she woke up early and saw her mother on her hands and knees, scrubbing the floor so intensely she thought she was about to sprain her wrist.

Published February 15, 2017

A couple from Springfield, MO had a big, gorgeous foyer in their home. The entrance hall had elaborate doors and windows, and an elegant white, veined marble floor with a rectangular medallion installed just in front of the entrance door.

Published February 02, 2017

Some people are lucky to inherit real treasures from their family. In this client's case, this treasure came in the form of a beautiful house. She had inherited it from her mother a couple of years before, and had decided to restore it as best as she could.

Published June 02, 2016

Favored by the Romans for building everything from temples to the amphitheaters like the Colosseum, travertine has been used for a very long time. Homeowners love this natural stone that comes in colored varieties, highly used in modern architecture.

Published February 18, 2016

If you have been following Sir Grout on Facebook, you probably noticed we held our very first Valentine's Day contest, #LoveSirGrout. Many of our followers started the word hunt with us, constantly looking for the clues on countertops, tiles, and bathrooms.

Published May 26, 2015

We were recently contacted by a couple in Southwest Missouri, who were excited about the purchase of their new lake house. While they were thrilled with their new place, they were not thrilled with the 1,000 sq. ft. of lackluster travertine.

Published April 30, 2015

Over the years, a customer, had grown unhappy with the state of her shower. The reason? The walls, grout, door, and fixtures of the shower had developed a covering of white haze and mold that was only getting worse with time.