# The Extractor ## Pages - [Shower Leak Repair](https://www.extractor.co.nz/shower-leak-repair/): Shower Leak Repair Shower Leak Repair Auckland – Fast, Non-Invasive Solutions There is no need for a shower leak repair to look so grim as shown in the photo on your left. We can stop shower leaks without removing any tiles to get to the waterproofing membrane. In most cases, our non-invasive approach not only saves time but also spares you the mess and cost of a full-scale renovation. Instead of enduring days or even weeks of tile removal and reinstallation, you get a fast, clean, and effective solution that restores your shower’s integrity without compromising its appearance. Don’t let a small […] - [Tiling Services Auckland](https://www.extractor.co.nz/tiling/): Tiling Service Auckland I know all about tiling. I’ve done all types of tiling. My spine doesn’t miss it a tiny bit… Nowadays I stick to tile and grout restoration ONLY. I can still provide tiling services across Auckland, but usually only if it’s a part of bigger restoration project. Get in touch to discuss. Tiling a patio at 24 Shelly Beach Rd, Auckland, Anno Domini 1994 Sandstone tiles are crafted from slabs cut from a rock face, with the top polished while the bottom retains irregular bumps. Tile thickness varies from 12mm to 40mm. The tiling process involves sorting […] - [Tiles Anti Slip Treatment](https://www.extractor.co.nz/anti-slip-treatment-for-tiles/): Anti-slip treatment for tiles The anti-slip treatment for tiles is inexpensive and absolutely necessary for all wet areas. Tiles certainly add a classy touch to your home. In addition, they can contribute quite a bit to your medical bills. They are a lot harder than human bones. In most cases, tiles are selected based on their appearance rather than slip resistance. If you want to keep your smile healthy and full of teeth, you should consider anti-slip treatment. This service is recommended for all wet areas, including shower floors, kitchen floors, laundries, and swimming pool surroundings. The anti slip treatment […] - [Tile Grout Sealing Service](https://www.extractor.co.nz/tile-grout-sealing-service/): Tile Grout Sealing Service Why a Tile Grout Sealing Service is Essential The grout is a very porous material. It also absorbs water like a sponge. It’s easy to connect the dots. Grout will eagerly store all the dirt we throw at it. Any dirt from the bottom of our shoes to dead skin after taking a shower will nicely fit in grout pores. When we add water to the mix, wondrous things happen. It takes no effort to ruin shower grout within months. And cleaning is NOT a solution… I find it really hard to explain to people, that […] - [Tile and Grout Maintenance](https://www.extractor.co.nz/tile-and-grout-cleaning/): Tiles and Grout Cleaning In Bathrooms Tile and grout cleaning is one of the biggest challenges in keeping bathrooms and commercial spaces looking fresh. Every time you clean your tiles, the grout becomes dirtier. You see it in every commercial job (for example, in new restaurants). Several weeks after opening a building to the public, one can notice that the grout colour has changed considerably. It happens much earlier than in a domestic situation, not just because of the amount of foot traffic. Restaurant floors are washed at least once a day. This only speeds up the process of grout […] - [Thanks](https://www.extractor.co.nz/thanks/): Thank You For Your Enquiry We’ll be in touch within one business day - [Shower Waterproofing](https://www.extractor.co.nz/shower-waterproofing/): Shower Waterproofing Membrane Made To Last I apologize for the poor quality of this video. It was done in the jurasic period, with a “flip flop” mobile… Why Shower Waterproofing Matters The important detail that must be spotted in this video is the sticking-up piece of rubber mat at the outer edge of the shower base. A waterproof membrane in the shower base must be able to withstand the weight of a person. This would be quite a strain for a regular liquid waterproofing membrane. For a rubber mat, however, this is not an issue. You can rest easy knowing […] - [Shower Repair](https://www.extractor.co.nz/shower-repair-unprofessional/): Worst Shower Repair – Shocking Mistakes to Avoid This story is the perfect example of why professional shower repair matters.Here is an example of a shower repair job that went completely off track and demonstrates why choosing the right professional matters. The owner of the house discovered a slight movement of a tile in a shower base. Also, there was a buildup of water under the tile. The owner called a plumber to investigate the leak, hoping for a quick shower repair, but things didn’t go as planned. The Plumber blamed it on waterproofing (it’s almost like a custom). So, […] - [Regrouting Decks in Auckland](https://www.extractor.co.nz/regrouting-decks-in-auckland/): Regrouting Decks in Auckland (links to external sources) Regrouting Decks in Auckland – Professional Solutions Let’s start our journey through regrouting decks in Auckland from a simple definition. Regrouting means – REPLACEMENT of existing grout. Sadly, one of the main reasons to perform regrouting is, if anyone else than a professional TILER already “regrouted” your tiles. Almost all “regrouting” jobs in Auckland are just a millimeter-thick finish over old grout. Such things are doomed to fail. It is not even possible to say, if the regrouting was necessary in the first place, as everything is covered with useless skin of […] - [Image Gallery](https://www.extractor.co.nz/image-gallery/): Image Gallery Welcome to our image gallery, showcasing a selection of our recent projects and high-quality work. Browse through the photos below to get a closer look at what we do and the results we deliver. - [Grout Sealing and Regrouting Advice](https://www.extractor.co.nz/grout-sealing-and-regrouting-advice/): Grout Sealing and Regrouting Advice Lets start my grout sealing and regrouting advice from an obvious statement. All of that can be done by non-professionals, but only it they are handy enough and do their homework really well. I wish I could say that there are tons of info online. And (unfortunately) there is! The problem is a thing called search engine optimization. See, all those websites and articles online are (usually) not written by Joe The Plumber. In the fight for Google rankings all working class heroes opt to outsource this particular part of running the business to people […] - [Grout Restoration Problems](https://www.extractor.co.nz/grout-restoration-problems/): For Tile And Grout Restoration Problems Help Is A Phone Call Away. You are welcome to contact me with any tile or grout restoration problems. If your mind is hard set for DIY, I guess there is no stopping you. You might even succeed, but please ask all the important questions first. A short conversation with me could reveal tens of important questions you were unaware of. Calling is way cheaper than an unpleasant situation caused by your lack of technical expertise… Tiles are easy to damage beyond repair. People keep on inventing new ways to destroy tiles regularly. Some 30% […] - [Grout Repair and Regrouting Service Auckland](https://www.extractor.co.nz/): Tile and Grout Repair Services Auckland Grout RESTORATION after “restoration” Is your colourant coat flaking off after less than 2 years? You have been conned! The proper colourant, applied properly, to properly cleaned grout should stay in tact for up to 15 YEARS! Let’s do it properly this time, shall we? Epoxy Injection We can re-attach loose tiles without uplifting them. We inject liquid epoxy adhesive via drill holes in the grout. This is the ONLY safe method to repair loose tiles, if they are installed on a waterproofing membrane (showers, decks) or on top of underfloor heating. Shower Leak […] - [Grout Cleaning Service Auckland](https://www.extractor.co.nz/grout-cleaning-service/): Grout Cleaning Service Auckland Wide This video contains two main lessons. First of all, the results of grout cleaning solely depend on the “quality” of dirt, NOT the quality of cleaning. Whenever some stains can survive our chemicals and machinery, they are there to stay. Old solid stains make the perfect background for a grout colourant coat. It would be a problem only if the stain was fat-based. How do we know it’s not? The fat is the first to go (zero chances of surviving the cleaning process). Secondly, because cleaning brings unpredictable results, we cannot guarantee uniformity of old […] - [Epoxy Injection](https://www.extractor.co.nz/epoxy-injection/): Epoxy Injection – reattaching tiles without uplifting The loose tile injection repair (via epoxy injection) is exactly what it sounds like. It basically involves forcing epoxy adhesive under pressure through a drill holes in grout. The adhesive fills up all spaces under the tiled floor, reattaching all areas that have lost contact with the sub-floor. What is it good for? Firstly, to avoid the scenario you see on the left. Tiles which are not fully supported by the adhesive are prone to: a/ breaking under load (when stepped on), b/ breaking due to forces on expansion and contraction. The sub-flooring […] - [Contact](https://www.extractor.co.nz/contact/): Grout And Tile Repairs Auckland | The Extractor mob: 021 187 1063 a/h: 09 940 2654 Contact me with any grout and tile repair issues. If it’s just an advice you need, that’s exactly what you’ll get. I don’t “twist hands” to get a job. On the contrary, I make sure the client is really keen to hire me before I invest my time into the examination/quotation process. Quite often I’m able to help just over the phone. People outside of tiling trade don’t even know what they don’t know. Many times the reported issue proves to be absolutely nothing […] - [About Us](https://www.extractor.co.nz/tile-and-grout-repair-service-auckland/): Tile and Grout Repair Service Auckland | The Extractor We provide all tile and grout repair services across Auckland. We’re NOT franchise operators after a short course of grouting. We require previous tiling experience for any subcontractor who wishes to work with us. Consider us your mobile tiling encyclopedia. If you encounter a problem regarding your tiles or grout, we have all the knowledge and experience to resolve it. We’ve been operating in Auckland as a tiling company since 1995. I, Jake, the owner and manager of the company, took my first steps in tiling in 1986 in Stuttgart, Germany. […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/www.extractor.co.nz/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)