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Quarry tile looks tough until the grout goes. Protect-All replaces thousands of feet of grout joints with a few hundred feet of welded seams, in a slip-resistant floor your cooks can actually stand on.
Quarry tile is dense and durable, but it is only as good as the grout between it. In a busy kitchen, hot water, degreasers and constant traffic erode grout until tiles loosen, crack and rock underfoot. Open joints collect grease and food soil, and the floor gets harder to clean every month.
| Protect-All | Quarry tile | Epoxy / urethane cement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seams / joints | Few welded seams | Grout at every tile | Seamless when intact |
| Underfoot | Resilient, easier to stand on | Hard | Hard |
| Dropped dishes | Often survive | Usually break | Usually break |
| Return to service | Seams: 20-30 min; adhesive: about 12 hrs | Grout and setting cure time | Varies; published full cures often run days |
| Repairs | Section can be cut out and welded in | Individual tiles and grout | Patch and recoat |
| Slip resistance | NFSI certified (matte) | Depends on tile and grout condition | Depends on broadcast texture |
Comparisons are general. Return-to-service times are from Protect-All installation guidance; actual schedules depend on substrate prep, size and system. We confirm yours in writing.
The manufacturer’s current installation manual allows Protect-All to go over sound quarry, ceramic, porcelain or terrazzo tile with intact grout, which can save demolition time and cost. It also recommends removing old flooring down to the subfloor in many situations.
So the honest answer is: it depends on your tile. During the site assessment we check for loose or hollow tiles, failed grout, moisture and floor height at doors and drains, then recommend the approach that will last. You will know before you sign.
We walk the space, measure, check the slab or subfloor and note drains, thresholds and equipment that has to move.
You get a written scope: install system, color, cove base, drain rings, schedule and price. No guesswork on install night.
Our factory-trained crew preps the substrate, sets Protect-All in urethane adhesive and welds the seams. Most kitchens are scheduled around closed hours.
Rapid Weld seams take foot traffic in about 20 to 30 minutes; the adhesive reaches normal traffic in roughly 12 hours.
Get a free assessment of your quarry tile floor and a written plan to replace it.
