Case Study | Cutler Bay
Metal dog crates sat in the same spot on this Cutler Bay tile floor for close to two years. When they came out, the rust they left behind had gone deep into the tile. Here is how the job went, and why we told the owner to expect about 90 percent, not 100.
The Job at a Glance
Cutler Bay | Tile floor | Work by Miguel
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What We Found
This was not surface dirt, and it was not ordinary discoloration. Metal that sits in one place for months oxidizes, and the rust bonds into the surface of the tile. After close to two years under the crates, the staining had worked its way into the floor itself.
So the real question was not just how to clean it. It was how much of it the tile would give back.
Watch the job | 28 seconds
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What We Did
Miguel handled this one himself. He worked the stained areas with a rust and oxidation treatment, and the work on the stains took about 30 to 45 minutes. No tiles were pulled up and nothing was replaced.
STEP 3 OF 3
What Was Realistic
We removed roughly 90 percent of the staining. After years of rust, some shadowing can stay, because long exposure can change certain tile surfaces for good.
We give you the real number before we start, not after.
What the Client Said
★★★★★
"Miguel is fantastic. He did a great job cleaning my floor and went above and beyond. He is honest and that is rare to find, especially in Miami. Will use him again and will recommend him to anyone who needs this type of service."
Rebecca E. | Google review
Rust Stains on Tile: Questions People Ask Us
Can rust stains come out 100 percent after sitting for years?
Sometimes, but not always. Long-term rust exposure can change some tile surfaces for good, so we tell you what to expect before we start rather than overpromising.
What causes rust stains like this on tile?
Metal left in one place for a long time. Dog crates, furniture legs and appliances can oxidize and bond rust into the tile surface over months or years.
Do you have to replace the tile to fix rust damage?
Usually not. On this Cutler Bay floor we removed roughly 90 percent of the staining without replacing a single tile.
Rust or Stains on Your Tile in Cutler Bay?
Text a photo of the stain to 305-741-9729 and we will tell you what is realistic before we start. Every job begins with a $250 assessment, credited in full toward your service.
More real jobs on our tile and grout cleaning in Cutler Bay page, or read our acrylic sealer and terrazzo case studies.
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