To seal or not to seal granit floor

[Colt]

First off I gotta say this is the best forum I have ever seen, Hats off to all you moderators as well as the other mechanics who take the time to answer questions and give advice.

Well I have a small guest bath that has granit 12x12 black (GALAXY) polished I quess (it really shines) with black spectralock grout 1/8 joint, The tile store sold me a sealler (511 penetrator) when I bought the tile . I havnt put any on yet, its been about 4 weeks now . Should I seal this floor and vanity top? doesnt seem like this type of stone would even take it.

Thanks
Colt

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[Brian Briggs]

You are correct, Black Galaxy is a non porous stone and does not need to be seales. However, your grout will need to be sealed if it is in the shower.

[Rhode Island Flooring]

good ol' 511 impregnator, yeah use it to seal the grout and wipe it off the tile just after it hazes! and 4 weeks is good for the waite so the cement based products can Cure.

[Steven Hauser]

Hi there,

Spectralock probably won't take the impregnating sealer either.

If you use it (511) be sure to wipe up any dampness before it dries.

[Rhode Island Flooring]

sorry ive never used spectraloc, but I was told that you really dont have to be that fussy with the impregnator because it hazes then wipes right off with a nice buffing towel.