Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1 Feb 24, 2016 9:53 am Hi All, I would like to know if all tile grout, especially in wet area's should be sealed as standard practice? I have a new house and the grout when exposed to the smallest amount of water changes to a darker colour and soaks up the water. I understand this means my tile grout has not been sealed, but is it mandatory? I have always been told all grout must be sealed. Thanks My Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=74866 Re: Grout Sealing 2Feb 24, 2016 5:44 pm No not mandatory. However, I like sealing grout always for many reasons including yours. Sent from an iPhone please excuse the ridiculous spell correcting software. My forum thread is at viewtopic.php?t=74944 Re: Grout Sealing 3Feb 28, 2016 10:55 am Excited_much I understand this means my tile grout has not been sealed, but is it mandatory? I have always been told all grout must be sealed. No grout is on the wet side of the waterproofing, so doesn't need to be sealed. Sealing is just to protect the aesthetics of the grout. Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 6709 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi everyone Question about Brevis gas heating undergound - was recently installed by previous owners (<1 year old) but live in a relatively large house - 4 bdr - and only… 0 1742 Thanks splashers, that makes sense. The waterproofing guy used this Davco product, I will raise the issue with builder and hopefully get resolved with him - if not… 2 12892 |