Seal Floor Not Grout

While an inexpensive option is a good choice for larger projects or for tighter budgets you need to be sure the sealer gets the job done.

Seal floor not grout.

Get free shipping on qualified no sealing required grout or buy online pick up in store today in the flooring department. Not all budget grout sealers will do a good job of protecting the grout from dirt and germs. In my experience the best method for cleaning grout is to wet the surface of dingy lines with a mixture of hot water and mild. As a general rule i don t suggest sealing grout if you re able to maintain your tile properly.

Seal the tile not the grout many tiles especially natural stone such as slate marble and limestone are porous and need to be sealed. Unless you want to seal in the dirt you must first clean the grout. If the grout is stained or dirty use a mild bleach solution and scrub brush to clean it then allow the floor to dry completely before sealing. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are not porous you.

The black diamond ugs pt ultimate is the best choice for this since it s meant to fight mold and mildew growth. As a result if you don t seal your grout it will absorb water bacteria and stains. Epoxy grout is a tough water resistant material that doesn t require sealer but it s not right for every tile application. If the sealer doesn t come with an applicator buy a separate applicator bottle with interchangeable tips.

Adding a grout sealer protects your grout so it s water resistant and will repel moisture and germs. Most installers of tile floors do not seal them because grout has to cure first. For glazed tiles where sealer won t adhere you ll need to seal only the grout lines using an applicator brush or specialty applicator bottle with a rolling wheel on top. When to seal tiles.

As a bonus sealed grout is much easier to keep clean. It s something you should do to keep your grout looking it s best.