What is Grout Sealer?
The grout sealer is going to stop water and other liquids from penetrating the grout and is going to help to keep stains from liquids decreased.
Grout sealer is used to hinder stains and moisture from getting into the spaces in between the tiles that are packed with tile grout. Sanded grout is a mixture of sand and cement, whereas Unsanded grout comes with no sand. These types of grouts are going to perform as required without sealing, however, grout sealer is going to add a topical layer of protection, like using wax on your vehicle.
Please be advised that cement-based grouts altered by polymers and other additives like latex have a level of resistance to staining. Cement grout does not require sealing to be functional, nevertheless, ease of maintenance and more increased stain resistance is accomplished with the utilization of a grout sealer.
Is it Difficult to Install Grout Sealer?
Not at all, it is simple to apply grout sealer. It is going to take a little time when applying the grout sealer, however, it is something any homeowner can accomplish. Every manufacturer of grout sealer has detailed instructions for using their products on their containers of grout sealer. Many of the grout sealers can be installed using a foam application pad, making the whole project move quick when using smaller tiles such as mosaic ones. When grouting larger tiles, there are a lot of grout sealers available with applicator brushes to allow you to concentrate on the smaller grout lines.
When and How Often Should You Apply Grout Sealer?
Grout sealers need to be applied to new tile installations after the grout is completely dry. Any remaining water in the mixture is not going to enable the grout sealer to fully permeate the tile grout. Typically, it takes 1 to 3 hours for the tile grout to dry, and the grout manufacturer is going to have installation instructions detailing the drying time.
Outdated tile grout is going to need to be re-sealed with sealer every 1 to 2 years. Grout sealer mimics vehicle wax. A vehicle that has wax on it is going to make any liquids that it encounters on the surface bead up. The tile grout needs to have the identical effect, and you can test your grout sealer by placing a liquid on its surface. Should it still bead up, then your sealer is still good. If not, then it’s time to re-seal your grout.
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