Some tiles are too thick to absorb the sealant so check a small area first.
Reseal tile shower floor.
Use water and cheesecloth pads to scrub off any residue if grout sealant has dried on the tiles.
Put on rubber gloves and eye protection.
You will need to reseal floor grout every three to five years and shower grout once a year.
There are some exceptions to this so check with your manufacturer to be sure.
It is essential for your shower floor to be dry before the sealing.
If your tile is ceramic or porcelain it probably won t need to be sealed.
Rinse with warm water until you remove all detergent or soap residue and leave your shower floor to dry completely.
Reseal the grout in shower tiles at least twice per year for maximum protection.
Use latex based products to seal both grout and tile.
Wipe off the tiles with a dry cotton cloth.
Do your homework before you reseal your tile to avoid a costly repair job later.
A good way to determine which grout applicator works for you is to trace the sides of the grout lines onto a piece.
This can take up to five days but you can use a hair dryer to help the drying process.
In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom.
Use a scrub brush for tough marks and dirt and a soft sponge for fine cleaning.
3 buy the right applicator for the sealing job.
Shower tiles should be sealed every one to two years depending on how often the shower is used.
Sealing is done to strengthen tile or grout s defenses against dirt spills and erosion of grout but not all tile needs to be sealed.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure.
It s important to wipe off the excess sealer on the tile.
Again always clean grout carefully before resealing.
If you have very thin grout lines and unsealed tiles a sponge allows you to seal larger sections of your bathroom walls or floors easily by wiping over both surfaces at once.