Tile Sealing
Tile Sealing
Imagine you've just moved into a new home that comes complete with a brand new kitchen. It's tile floors are gorgeous but they seem like a pain to keep up with. Many people are advising you to seal the tile floors, but you thought it was just the grout that needed to be sealed? So, What's the proper way to take care of your beautiful tiles?
It's important to realize that there are two parts of a tile floor...the tile and the grout. Most of the floor is made up of the actual tiles but the grout is just as important. It's the often overlooked material that holds the tiles in place. Grout needs to be sealed. It's naturally porous and will stain easily. Most installers of tile floors do not seal them because grout has to cure first. It's something you should do to keep your grout looking it's best. As a bonus, sealed grout is much easier to keep clean.
When to Seal Tiles?
It's important to realize that there are two parts of a tile floor...the tile and the grout. Most of the floor is made up of the actual tiles but the grout is just as important. It's the often overlooked material that holds the tiles in place.
Grout needs to be sealed. It's naturally porous and will stain easily. Most installers of tile floors do not seal them because grout has to cure first.
It's something you should do to keep your grout looking it's best. As a bonus, sealed grout is much easier to keep clean.
How to Tell If Grout Is Sealed
You can sometimes tell if your tile or grout have been sealed by spreading a few drops of water on them. If they darken or change color, they are probably not sealed. If they stay the same, they may have already been sealed.
It's always a good idea to follow your manufacturer's instructions on a schedule for tile sealing and grout. If tile job was completed years ago it may need to be resealed. If your tile work is in an outdoor area the elements will likely wear it down faster. However, grout in ventilated bathrooms is exposed to a lot of humidity and moisture which can cause it to break down. If you notice loose tiles or your grout flaking off when you wash the tub it might be time to have to be redone.
Sydney Tile Cleaning
Sydney Tile Cleaning is Australia’s leading tile care specialist. We are your specialist service provider for all tile & grout cleaning, tile stripping , tile sealing, tile re-grouting, grout colour sealing, outdoor tile cleaning, high pressure cleaning, after builders cleaning, commercial cleaning and minor tile repairs.
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