Reseal Tile Shower Floor
If your tile is ceramic or porcelain it probably won t need to be sealed.
Reseal tile shower floor. Do not use the shower nor cleaning products at this time. Some tiles are too thick to absorb the sealant so check a small area first. Allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure. Reseal the grout in shower tiles at least twice per year for maximum protection.
In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom. Again always clean grout carefully before resealing. This can take up to five days but you can use a hair dryer to help the drying process. Wipe off the tiles with a dry cotton cloth.
Put on rubber gloves and eye protection. It s important to wipe off the excess sealer on the tile. Ventilate the room and prepare a cleaning solution of an alkaline tile. 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.
Use water and cheesecloth pads to scrub off any residue if grout sealant has dried on the tiles. Use latex based products to seal both grout and tile. Rinse with warm water until you remove all detergent or soap residue and leave your shower floor to dry completely. Use a scrub brush for tough marks and dirt and a soft sponge for fine cleaning.
Do your homework before you reseal your tile to avoid a costly repair job later. It is essential for your shower floor to be dry before the sealing. A good way to determine which grout applicator works for you is to trace the sides of the grout lines onto a piece. If the tile soaks up the sealant seal the entire shower.
You will need to reseal floor grout every three to five years and shower grout once a year. 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.