Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 May 25, 2008 2:52 pm So what is the best way of sealing bathroom and laundry grouting before you move in? I'm guessing there is a bunnnings product I can buy. Would that do the job ok? or is there another way. We do have fairly whitish grout so it needs to be done. Does it work? to keep the grout cleaner- or at least make it easier to clean? Re: Sealing tiles 2May 25, 2008 3:05 pm Dolly22 So what is the best way of sealing bathroom and laundry grouting before you move in? I'm guessing there is a bunnings product I can buy. Would that do the job ok? or is there another way. We do have fairly whitish grout so it needs to be done. Does it work? to keep the grout cleaner- or at least make it easier to clean? The BEST WAY could be to have quality epoxy grout fitted. It won't need sealing. If you are having standard cement based grout, YES it certainly will benefit by being sealed. You could buy a product from Bunnings and DIY, but that is probably your cheapest option. DON'T EXPECT THE BEST RESULTS FROM THE CHEAPEST OPTION! Not all sealers seal the same. About the BEST product to use is a grout colourant such as Aquamix Grout Colourant. It provides about the best performance you can get from a sealer, but must be applied after the grout has cured. Ideally, a trained applicator would do this for you, but it can be done yourself, if you follow instructions very carefully. Aquamix also have a much cheaper DIY option, with a spray pack same day sealer. It is designed to do a good budget job soon after it is grouted. Remember though, cheaper options DON'T give premium results. Ash. Re: Sealing tiles 3May 25, 2008 3:09 pm Ash, is sealing only required when grout is light in colour. If I go with dark floor tiles & dark grout, can I then not need to seal?
A bit confused here........tile selections not due for another month., so want to get this right well beforehand . Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Sealing tiles 4May 25, 2008 3:24 pm Southies Ash, is sealing only required when grout is light in colour. If I go with dark floor tiles & dark grout, can I then not need to seal? A bit confused here........tile selections not due for another month., so want to get this right well beforehand . Same deal. Lighter grout will show dark contamination & soiling, and vice versa. Dark grout will often show collected soap scum or calcification. Irrespective, cement based grout is absorbent, and can soil & stain readily. Sealing is therefor a good idea. Epoxy grout is a water-tight, non-absorbent grout, so doesn't need sealing (but not all tilers will do it, as it is more challenging to work with and clean up when grouting). Ash. Re: Sealing tiles 5May 25, 2008 3:32 pm Well, I guess that is one more job to do before we move in. Off to bunny's today. Do the sealers include a mould inhibitor too? (shame I didn't think about this before we built huh....one of many things)
How long before grout is cured? It's been about 6 weeks since it was done, so it should be fine to do now right? Thanks for the info Ash, you're a champion Re: Sealing tiles 6May 25, 2008 4:13 pm Dolly22 Well, I guess that is one more job to do before we move in. Off to bunny's today. Do the sealers include a mould inhibitor too? (shame I didn't think about this before we built huh....one of many things) How long before grout is cured? It's been about 6 weeks since it was done, so it should be fine to do now right? Now I'm confused! Before you said "tile selections not due for another month". Many grouts claim to have mould inhibitors in them, but these cannot be relied upon. Mould can be a complex issue, and to put it bluntly, the claims are quite unsubstantiated. Best defense against mould is good ventilation, and preventing standing water. Bunnings won't have Aquamix products. I'm NOT saying other products aren't any good. Just that I know Aqmix to be good quality reliable products, and safer to use than many others. Better products will be from speciality tile sealing companies, rather than general application companies. This is another good supplier http://spiritsealers.com/ If you can't get Aquamix or Spirit Sealers, try the better tile stores, rather than Bunnings. 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 6713 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 2147 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7794 |