How long before I can walk on my new tile installation?
Wait 24 hours before walking on fresh tile or grout installations.
How long does it take grout and tile sealer to cure?
Grout and tile sealers will dry to the touch in about 2 hours, but require
24 hours to develop full water repellent ability.
24 hours to develop full water repellent ability.
Does my grout and tile sealer require maintenance?
Most sealers will last any where from 1 to 25 years. They do recommend
that you test the sealer about every 6 months to see if it requires another
application. A simple water test is a good way to determine whether your
sealer is still working. If you drop a small amount of water on your sealed
tile and/or grout and it beads up like a freshly waxed car than you know
your sealer is still working. The life of a sealer can be extended by using
the recommended grout and tile cleaner from any tile distributor.
that you test the sealer about every 6 months to see if it requires another
application. A simple water test is a good way to determine whether your
sealer is still working. If you drop a small amount of water on your sealed
tile and/or grout and it beads up like a freshly waxed car than you know
your sealer is still working. The life of a sealer can be extended by using
the recommended grout and tile cleaner from any tile distributor.
Do I need to seal my tile and grout?
We recommend sealing all grout and stone tile. Porcelain and ceramic
tile do not require sealing, but the grout does. The reason why it is a
good idea to seal grout and stone tile is because they are porous and
absorb water and stains prior to sealing. Once sealed, the stone tile and
grout will be water and stain resistant and easier to clean.
tile do not require sealing, but the grout does. The reason why it is a
good idea to seal grout and stone tile is because they are porous and
absorb water and stains prior to sealing. Once sealed, the stone tile and
grout will be water and stain resistant and easier to clean.
Here are some common questions that we are asked during tile
installation projects.
installation projects.
Are there different types of sealers to choose from?
Yes, standard sealers will leave your tile and grout looking as they are
and enhancer sealers will give your tile and grout a darker almost wet
look. A good way to decide whether to enhance your stone tile is to wipe
it with a wet clothe. If you like the way it looked dry than use a standard
tile and stone sealer. If you like the way it looks wet than use stone
enhancer sealer. Typically you will not use an enhancer sealer with
ceramic, porcelain, or glass tile because it will not affect the appearance
of these tiles.
and enhancer sealers will give your tile and grout a darker almost wet
look. A good way to decide whether to enhance your stone tile is to wipe
it with a wet clothe. If you like the way it looked dry than use a standard
tile and stone sealer. If you like the way it looks wet than use stone
enhancer sealer. Typically you will not use an enhancer sealer with
ceramic, porcelain, or glass tile because it will not affect the appearance
of these tiles.
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