Sealing Ceramic Tiles Before Grouting
What a lot of diy ers and homeowners don t realize is that sealing your tile grout is one of the most important things to ensure your tile floor backsplash countertop or walls look great and last for a long time.
Sealing ceramic tiles before grouting. Seal the tile not the grout many tiles especially natural stone such as slate marble and limestone are porous and need to be sealed. Epoxy grout is a tough water resistant material that doesn t require sealer but it s not right for every tile application. Next choose your sealer based on the type of tile you have and its. If they are touch up grout and wait the requisite 48 to 72 hours before sealing.
Existing grout should be cleaned and dried before resealing. Allow new grout to cure for 48 to 72 hours before sealing. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are not porous. Make sure grout lines aren t cracked chipped or otherwise compromised before treating with a sealant.
Unsealed tiles such as clay and natural stone must be sealed.