15 Years Restoring Kansas City Tile, One Job at a Time

John started Absolute Tile and Grout to do the work right, without shortcuts. He runs the business, stands behind every job, and the restore-rather-than-replace philosophy is how it has run since day one.

Who We Are

A Locally Owned KC Business, Run by the Person Doing the Work

John founded Absolute Tile and Grout after years of working in the tile trade and recognizing a gap in how tile restoration was done in the Kansas City area. Most contractors were set up to replace. The skill and equipment to restore tile properly, and to do it at a price that made sense, was harder to find.

He built the business around the belief that most tile is worth saving. Before a homeowner spends thousands on new tile, someone should take an honest look at whether the existing tile can be cleaned, recolored, or restored. That assessment is always worth having.

John runs the business and is the person KC homeowners deal with. The work reflects that directly.

John Warton, Owner of Absolute Tile & Grout

John Warton

Owner, Absolute Tile & Grout

The Philosophy

Restore Rather Than Replace

Tile is durable. The tile itself rarely fails. What fails is the grout, the sealer, the caulk, or the cleaning approach. In most cases, addressing those things specifically costs a fraction of what a full retile would cost, and the result is tile that looks new.

This is the honest conversation John has with every homeowner who calls. Sometimes tile genuinely does need replacing. When that's true, he'll say so. But in the majority of calls, the tile is restorable, and knowing that before committing to a contractor is worth a phone call.

That question is always free to ask.

Ready to Talk

Tell Us What You're Working With

Call 816-408-0323 or fill out the form. Describe the room, the surface, and what you're seeing. We'll tell you honestly what's possible.