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Posted by RayV on June 25, 2007, 2:06 pm
wrote:
> Hello all...
> I recently had my bathroom renovated and my contractor did not seal
> the grout in my bathroom. It's been a couple of weeks now and I'm
> noticing that the grout by the seams (where the wall meets the tub)
> looks like it's wearing away. A few people have suggested to me that
> I "seal the grout" to prolong its life.
> I've been reading up on doing it myself and I have a few questions:
> -Do I need to caulk this area (where the wall meets the tub)?
> -How long will the grout sealant need to dry/cure/etc?
> Are there any other suggestions/comments anyone can provide as taking
> care of my shiny new tile?
> Note: This is glazed ceramic tile so I was told that the tile itself
> doesn't need to be sealed.
> Thanks in advance for any input.
> Lisa
Grout sealant is more for stain prevention.
I always caulk where tile meets another surface or changes direction,
like in the corners of the shower.
Only a few weeks? Call the contractor back and have it fixed.
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> I recently had my bathroom renovated and my contractor did not seal
> the grout in my bathroom. It's been a couple of weeks now and I'm
> noticing that the grout by the seams (where the wall meets the tub)
> looks like it's wearing away. A few people have suggested to me that
> I "seal the grout" to prolong its life.
> I've been reading up on doing it myself and I have a few questions:
> -Do I need to caulk this area (where the wall meets the tub)?
> -How long will the grout sealant need to dry/cure/etc?
> Are there any other suggestions/comments anyone can provide as taking
> care of my shiny new tile?
> Note: This is glazed ceramic tile so I was told that the tile itself
> doesn't need to be sealed.
> Thanks in advance for any input.
> Lisa