How To Seal Grout On Wall Tiles

Start applying the grout in small sections.

How to seal grout on wall tiles.

Wait 5 to 15 minutes so the sealer can soak in then apply a second coat. Work in sections for the best results. 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. In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom.

The lines of grout between the tiles in your shower bathroom walls and floor tiles can get grungy and gray after a while. To seal grout start by taping off baseboards and other nearby surfaces to prevent staining. Unsealed tiles such as clay and natural stone must be sealed. Whether you are repairing or replacing tile and grout new or old sealing them is the last and usually most overlooked step.

Pour or squeeze a small amount of grout on to the tiles and start working it into the gaps in the tiles using a grout float. If you are using something like caulking grout that comes pre mixed you can skip straight to the next step. Refresh its appearance by cleaning and resealing. The best way to prevent this is to seal your new grout and repeat as needed every year or so for wall and floor tiles that don t get much moisture and more often for grout in the shower or on.

This is particularly true in shower or bathroom areas where moisture shampoo and soap residues can cause hard to remove staining and contamination. Sealing wall and floor tile grout in your home can be very beneficial.