Tile and Grout

Even though tile is a very durable material, there are several reasons why tile cracks or becomes dislodged:

Shock from dropping a sharp or heavy object
Sub-flooring issues or the age of the tile installation job
Water damage to the grout or behind the dry wall

Over time, grout can become dirty, grungy, cracked and missing in places.

Regrouting is a repair process that's necessary to keep up the quality and look of tile in your restaurant.

Our services extend the life of your floor while eliminating standing water and foul odors.

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Features and benefits:

Overnight install
Slip resistant
Strong and durable

Product can be installed in:

Back-of-house
Commercial kitchens
Bar areas
Bathroom
Service areas
Walk-in cooler

WE MAKE UGLY TILE AND GROUT LOOK NEW AGAIN

Is your Restaurant Kitchen Floor in need of
re-grouting or repair?
Are the grout lines between quarry tiles shrinking,
loose, broken or cracked?
Is the health inspector saying: "You have to do
something about this floor"?

One of the largest maintenance issues a restaurant has is keeping up with its tile flooring and grout. This is one of the first things your local health code official will look at upon inspection. Is the floor tile broken, cracked or missing in places? Is the grout low or missing? Can food and other objects collect in the grout joints? Are there gaps behind the cove base along the wall?

At Imperial, we have dedicated crews that install and repair tile floors in restaurants all over Florida. Our crews work night shift regularly so we can keep your business open throughout any type of project. We start when you close and have everything cleaned up and ready to open in the morning. No need to shut down your facility while we work! Depending on your typical busy hours and project specifications, we can work discreetly and in increments based on your schedule.

Call Imperial at 407-259-9781 and get a free quote for floor repair now. We service after hours, without disturbing your customers. Pass your inspection and keep the restaurant open!

See more Before & After photos in our PROJECT GALLERY

Tile Repair & Grout Installation

Let us regrout your kitchen floors; re-set loose tiles; and replace broken tiles
WHILE YOU SLEEP!
That’s right–we perform all of our work between your
closing and opening times. No need to shut down your business for our business.

Eliminate foul odors instantly
Brings back a fresh look to your floors
No more standing water in your grout joints!
We clean up after ourselves so you don't have to worry about a mess

WE CAN EXPERTLY INSTALL REPAIR REPLACE OR RE-GROUT TILED AREAS FOR YOUR RESTAURANT

NOTE: Re-grouting your floor in time is crucial. The longer you wait, the more damage that will occur to the floor. After decades of experience and auditing the condition of commercial restaurant floors we can back up our claim that the care for your grout will have everything to do with how long your grout will last. We suggest that you do NOT use pressure washers, water hoses, or harsh chemicals to clean your tile and grout as this will greatly decrease the longevity of your grout lifespan. This alone will lower the grout leaving the joint low and able to collect food and debris while also creating an area for fruit flies and pests to harbor. We recommend using buckets of cleaning water and a squeegee to clean, as well as using floor fans to keep the floors as dry as possible throughout the day. These tips will help to extend the life of your grout.

Commercial Quarry Tile

Make sure your tile contractor is using an abrasive quarry tile or a treaded quarry tile to maximize slip resistance. Smooth quarry tile is NOT recommended for commercial kitchen environments.

For long-lasting usability at a low price,
quarry tile is the best option for a commercial kitchen

Floor covering options for commercial kitchens are limited. Most will not hold up to grease, other organic contaminants and strong antimicrobial cleaners. The acids in food and grease are so aggressive that they can even break down concrete. It is equally important that the tile is rated for high traffic areas, impact strength and resistance to chemicals typically found in the commercial kitchen. Thick quarry tile is commonly selected for these areas and is typically available in a few different color options.

Commercial quarry tile is made from a mixture of minerals such as shale, clay and feldspar which are ground, extruded into a tile shape and kiln-fired at temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperatures increase the density of the tile and, ultimately, helps the product stand up to oil, grease, traffic and any other challenges of heavy-duty commercial environments.

Quarry tile has exceptionally low absorption rates —as low as 0.5 to 3%— leaving a slightly rough texture better suited for high-moisture environments and better equipped to reduce slips and falls.

In fact, it provides better slip resistance than almost any other hard-surface product. Terrazzo has a fall rate of 9.6 incidents per million dollars of sales. Smooth quarry tile has only 7.3 incidents. And abrasive quarry tile comes in at 4.7. Clearly, quarry tile has a marked advantage over other materials when it comes to accident prevention — a key concern in most commercial environments.

These benefits, paired with the low price point, make quarry tile an extremely attractive flooring option for many indoor and outdoor commercial applications beyond just kitchens. It can be used for just about any application which requires a durable, slip-resistant, low-maintenance product.

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) recommends that tile have a Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) greater than 0.42 for wet tile surfaces. Using tile with a DCOF greater than 0.42 will help reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents. Abrasive or treaded tiles should be considered.

Professional regrouting and repair of commercial kitchens, restaurants, cafeterias, and quarry tile.

Quarry Tile colors:

Red Blaze

Diablo Red

Adobe Brown

Sahara Sand

Ashen Gray

Arid Gray

We carry many styles and sizes of typical non-skid kitchen tile in stock, and we have accounts with most major suppliers and can match tiles if you have a color that you don't see here.

Grout colors:

Mocha

Delorean Gray

Natural Gray

Charcoal

Maintenance

Build up of grease and fatty acids will disintegrate grout. Remove grease with neutral cleaners that will not damage tile and grout.

To ensure a long-lasting, trouble-free tiled surface, it is important to use the right cleaning products. Kitchen surfaces are constantly coated with grease and other foodstuffs, so they are often treated with strong, antimicrobial cleansers. These typically harsh cleaning cycles are carried out on a daily basis in food preparation areas.

The no-rinse cleansers often used in kitchens leave a residue that continually breaks down the fats and proteins into fatty acids. These acids will begin dissolving the grout, and continual use of the cleaner will eventually damage the tile installation. It is best to use neutral cleaners that are designed to safely and effectively clean ceramic tile. These cleaners will not dull the surface of the ceramic tile or harm the grout. Using cleaners designed by the installation product manufacturer assures that the products are appropriate for use with ceramic tile and will not damage the assembly, which can result in costly repairs.

Inspect tiled restaurant floors routinely. If a broken tile is discovered at any time, it should be replaced immediately to contain further damage to the tile assembly from water or other contaminants getting under the tile.

For a commercial kitchen tile assembly that will last for years, be sure to install the right tile with the right products and follow all product manufacturer's directions. Using installation and cleaning products that are designed to stand up to the rigors of a commercial kitchen will ensure a durable, appealing surface for years to come.