Even if you keep your bathroom tiles clean dirty grout lines can really detract from the look of your tiled floors and walls.
Sealing grout lines ceramic tile.
The one quart container of grout sealer will seal approximately 200 sq ft of grout with 12 inch tiles and 1 8 inch grout lines.
Clean lint free rag.
Do not worry if some of the sealer gets on the surface of the tiles.
Then the sealer on the glazed tile partially evaporates and partially wears off after usage.
Unless stain proof grout was used the grout will need to be sealed.
Applying grout sealer to tile floor.
The weak link in a porcelain floor or any tile floor for that matter is the grout between the tiles.
Epoxy grout is a tough water resistant material that doesn t require sealer but it s not right for every tile application.
To seal grout start by taping off baseboards and other nearby surfaces to prevent staining.
If your tile is ceramic or porcelain it probably won t need to be sealed.
While grout sealer doesn t prevent moisture from penetrating it does help block moisture.
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Final thoughts on sealing your grout.
Unsealed tiles such as clay and natural stone must be sealed.
There are some exceptions to this so check with your manufacturer to be sure.
Another way to seal grout is by spraying the entire surface with a grout sealer.
Wait 5 to 15 minutes so the sealer can soak in then apply a second coat.
Sealing grout by spraying the entire surface.
When to seal tiles.
Most people don t even realize that they should seal their tile grout.
Next use a foam paint brush to apply one coat of liquid grout sealer to the grout lines taking care to cover the grout joints.
Because cement based grout whether sanded or not is porous by.
Sealing is done to strengthen tile or grout s defenses against dirt spills and erosion of grout but not all tile needs to be sealed.
The theory is that the grout sealer penetrates the porous grout yet lays atop the glazed tile surface.
While ceramic tile is a durable low maintenance material the grout between the tiles is not.