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QuestionIs it necessary to seal grout?Art Fricke is a home renovation and repair specialist and the owner of Art Tile & Renovation based in Austin, Texas. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Art focuses on a single contractor approach to customized renovation work, and performs projects such as installing custom tile showers, fixing tiled shower leaks, replacing cracked tiles, and installing floor and wall tile.Grout isn't completely waterproof, so penetrating sealers will help prevent moisture from seeping through it.
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QuestionCan I seal grout after 24 hours?Art Fricke is a home renovation and repair specialist and the owner of Art Tile & Renovation based in Austin, Texas. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Art focuses on a single contractor approach to customized renovation work, and performs projects such as installing custom tile showers, fixing tiled shower leaks, replacing cracked tiles, and installing floor and wall tile.You should wait about 48–72 hours to make sure the grout sets completely.
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QuestionMy bathroom has been remodeled in December 2016, can I put sealant in between my tiles?Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.Yes now is a good time to seal. You want to make sure the grout is clean, dry and dust-free.
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QuestionI had a tile shower installed. Can I put sealant on the grout even after it has been used?Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.Yes, just make sure that the grouting is dry and dust-free before applying.
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QuestionShould I put sealant on tiles, too?Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.Most porcelain and ceramic tiles do not need sealing. Tiles like Travertine, slate and clay should be sealed.
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QuestionI had my shower tile re-grouted. After finishing, he sealed it right away. Will it take longer to dry?Mark Spelman is a General Contractor based in Austin, Texas. With over 30 years of construction experience, Mark specializes in constructing interiors, project management, and project estimation. He has been a construction professional since 1987.Yes, let the sealer dry for up to 12 hours.
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QuestionHow long do you wait to wipe off grout off of tile?Art Fricke is a home renovation and repair specialist and the owner of Art Tile & Renovation based in Austin, Texas. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Art focuses on a single contractor approach to customized renovation work, and performs projects such as installing custom tile showers, fixing tiled shower leaks, replacing cracked tiles, and installing floor and wall tile.That depends on the tile and the type of grout you're using. If you're tiling glossy porcelain or ceramic tile, it's easier to clean off grout, even after it dries. However, if you're working with a porous or rough tile, it's almost impossible to clean if the grout dries at all. Unsanded grout is the most forgiving to work with, followed by sanded grout, while grouts that have sealer or other special additives tend to have the shortest working times.
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