How To Apply Grout Sealer To Wall Tile

Otherwise the sealer will soak into the tile itself and never come out.

How to apply grout sealer to wall tile.

Be sure to properly cover the whole entire grout gap from tile edge to tile edge. When your tiling project is complete it is important to apply grout sealer over the grout lines to repel moisture bacteria and stains. Applying with a foam brush can eliminate bristle marks and the narrow tip can access grout lines. 3 let the sealer sit for 5 minutes.

Allow the sealer to penetrate for the duration of time recommended by the manufacturer and then apply a second coat. You have three choices as to application. Liberally apply a quality fluorochemical based sealer to unglazed tile and non epoxy grout. It is very easy to apply tile grout sealer to your backsplash in an afternoon.

First be sure the tile is completely clean so the grout sealer will stick. Begin by protecting adjacent surfaces from spilled grout using painter s tape and rosin paper or plastic sheeting. Brushing it on rolling it on and spraying it on. Sponge brush if required per the grout sealant you have chosen cheesecloth rag.

Using the paintbrush point of the applicator bottle apply an even amount of solution onto your grout. Start at the upper corners of wall tile and work your way down to apply the sealer evenly. Clean with any good general purpose cleaner and rinse thoroughly. You can apply the grout sealer directly onto the grout this way.

Allow the sealer to penetrate deep into the tile and form a protective coating. Never apply grout sealer to the surface of the non glazed tile. The process only requires a minimum of tools most of which you probably already have or can easily purchase at a hardware store. Sponge the tile and grout joints.