Why It’s Important To Seal Grout Your Grout
Sealing your grout is vital for the protection of your tile. Check out this article to learn why it's so important to seal grout and what happens if you don't.
If you're planning a bathroom or kitchen remodel, you've probably given a lot of thought to the tiles.
Bathroom tiles can cost between $2 and $13 per square foot, making them a big-ticket item. They're usually the first thing you'll notice. But there's a detail that's easy to overlook until it goes wrong - the grout.
Newly grouted tiles are resplendent, but if you don't seal the grout, it'll start catching the eye for all the wrong reasons. Let's take a look at the importance of sealing grout, how to do it, and how to keep your grout looking great.
The Importance of Sealing Grout
Imagine you decided to get some gorgeous ceramic tiles for your home. The only thing is they're not sealed or glazed. How long would you expect them to look good?
We often choose our tiles based on the fact that they're not absorbent. Porcelain tiles are often chosen for this reason. But we can be quick to overlook the very absorbent edging that holds the tiles in place and keeps them looking good.
Why Grout Gets Stained
Most types of grout are made from water, sand, and cement. This is known as cementitious grout.
There are also epoxy and latex-modified forms of grout that are more water-resistant than regular grout. They're less common and have other drawbacks.
The advantage of cementitious grout is that it's easy to use and comes in a wide range of shades. This allows tilers to easily find a complementary shade for the tiles being installed.
Sealing grout is vital because if it is not sealed, it will get moldy.
Mold loves damp conditions. Whenever you have a shower, the grout in the stall gets soaked. Plus, the rest of the room is exposed to water vapor.
Grout is a little like a sponge, holding onto water. If you don't dry the grout thoroughly each time (and who does?), in time, it will start to get mold and mildew developing on it.
You can clean this off but it will leave a stain. We're pretty sure that stained grout is not the look you're going for.
How Sealing Grout Helps
When you seal grout, you create a protective barrier that stops water from penetrating. Not only that, mold spores cannot penetrate the grout and take hold.
If you apply Ultimate Fast Grout Seal on freshly installed grout, you get amazing color hold protection. The color of the grout won't fade as it dries and it will keep its color over time. When used correctly, it will keep on protecting grout for 25 years!
Ultimate Fast Grout Seal doesn't just work on brand new grout. You can also use it on existing grout as long as it is clean and in good condition. It will not provide the color hold protection but will still prevent your grout from getting stained.
More Than Just Water Resistance
Grout seal doesn't just protect against water. It also protects from common kitchen stains like oil and grease. It even protects against wine!
Ultimate Fast Grout Seal dries fast, meaning you can walk on the surface in around an hour. It fully cures in 24-hours, allowing you to have a shower the next day.
How to Seal Grout
There are two main ways of sealing grout.
The first option involves using a liquid sealer. You will need to clean and dry your grout and allow it to dry for 48 to 72 hours. Then take a small brush or pad and apply the sealer to the grout.
Be very careful not to get any sealer on the tiles. If you do, wipe it up immediately with a damp cloth, otherwise it may stain the tiles. After 15 minutes, apply a second coat.
After a further five minutes, start to wipe the sealer off the grout. Then check the tiles and scrub off any patches of sealer that are left on them.
You will then need to leave the sealer to cure for about 48 hours. That means from start to finish, your tiles will be out of commission for up to 5 days.
Are you thinking - there's got to be a better way? Thankfully, there is. The method for Ultimate Fast Grout Seal is much simpler, quicker, and more user friendly.
How to Use Ultimate Fast Grout Seal
Ultimate Fast Grout Seal takes all the hard work out of sealing grout. It also does a great job of protecting tiles at the same time. That's right, there's no need to remove it from the tiles at all.
If you have porous ceramic or porcelain tiles, it makes an awesome tile sealer. Here's what you need to do:
- As soon as you have finished grouting, spray it with Ultimate Fast Grout Seal
- No need to wait for the grout to cure or dry
- No clean-up necessary
- Simply spray and walk away
- Allow to cure for 24 hours
- Test with water droplets
- If absorbed, try a second and third coat if needed.
The sealer penetrates the grout. It also works on stone and other masonry surfaces, protecting tiles against oil and water-based stains.
Ultimate Fast Grout Seal works everywhere in the home, from kitchen backsplashes to shower tiles. One can can cover 800-1,000 linear feet!
Buy Ultimate Fast Grout Seal Today
There is nothing like the appearance of tasteful lines by sealing grout.
If you're serious about preventing damage to your grout, you need Ultimate Fast Grout Seal. It's super easy to apply and works with both new and existing grout. There's no need to get down on your hands and knees - just spray and walk away! Advanced Sealers and Cleaners can help you.
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