smithbros
07-30-2009, 09:21 AM
Hi,
I just had installed 13.25 x 13.25 glazed porecelain (montalcino Italgres or something like that) tile in my tub surround & ceiling as well as the floor. The grout used is Light Smoke Polyblend Sanded from HD. The grout is less than 1/4" but bigger then 1/8 inch, whatever that is? The grout has been in since 7/21/09. There are some minor pinholes scattered throughout, some very tiny & only noticeable by me that I will be filling in today.
Now for my question...how do I go about sealing the grout & which product should I use or is best suited for my needs? The bathroom is the main bath (and we have a 1/2 bath used by hubby & daughter to get ready in the am) shared by 5 people bathing mostly, with some showering. Since the grout has been put in no one has showered, but there has been some drywall dust that has been cleaned up. Do I need to clean the grout before sealing & where should I seal. I am kinda picky & don't like stains. I do have a rug in front of sink & tub but with 3 teenagers I want it protected as much as I can. Also once sealed what do I clean the shower/floor area with? I read alot about ph & what's good for grout & what's not but I am confused on how to proceed. Also I told all who bathe & shower to wipe everything dry that they can!!
THANKS VERY MUCH!!
I just had installed 13.25 x 13.25 glazed porecelain (montalcino Italgres or something like that) tile in my tub surround & ceiling as well as the floor. The grout used is Light Smoke Polyblend Sanded from HD. The grout is less than 1/4" but bigger then 1/8 inch, whatever that is? The grout has been in since 7/21/09. There are some minor pinholes scattered throughout, some very tiny & only noticeable by me that I will be filling in today.
Now for my question...how do I go about sealing the grout & which product should I use or is best suited for my needs? The bathroom is the main bath (and we have a 1/2 bath used by hubby & daughter to get ready in the am) shared by 5 people bathing mostly, with some showering. Since the grout has been put in no one has showered, but there has been some drywall dust that has been cleaned up. Do I need to clean the grout before sealing & where should I seal. I am kinda picky & don't like stains. I do have a rug in front of sink & tub but with 3 teenagers I want it protected as much as I can. Also once sealed what do I clean the shower/floor area with? I read alot about ph & what's good for grout & what's not but I am confused on how to proceed. Also I told all who bathe & shower to wipe everything dry that they can!!
THANKS VERY MUCH!!