Flooring Tile - Sealing Grout

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bargeman
02-28-09, 05:10 PM
I'm moving into a new home with ceramic tile on kitchen floor and counter top. Does it need to be sealed and if so, do you seal entire surface or just grout lines? Also, which product should I use?
Thanks

HotinOKC
02-28-09, 07:44 PM
Hi! Welcome to the Forums!

Clean the grout real good, then apply a sealer, like 511 Impregantor (HD sells it).

No need to seal ceramic tile, just the grout lines.
bargeman
03-01-09, 03:33 PM
Do I have to be precise, or will a little sealer on the tile surface be ok?

HotinOKC
03-01-09, 04:20 PM
It will not harm the tile at all. Just take a cloth and wipe up any excess.
chandler
03-01-09, 04:55 PM
I used it this past week on grout lines. Just use a sprayer set on stream and try to hit the grout line. It won't hurt to get it on the tile as it won't absorb anyway. Wait 20 minutes and do it again. I found, however, after the 20 minutes, once I sprayed it on, it rolled off, so the initial coating was good.
bargeman
03-01-09, 05:30 PM
Can I apply with a sealer with a brush or sponge?
HotinOKC
03-01-09, 06:37 PM
A brush would be better. A sponge would just soak it up and not apply it.