Clear Grout Sealers Q & A'sWhy is it important to have my grout sealed?A. Grout sealers will help prevent spills from penetrating into the porous surface of the grout (see picture below) and gives you time to clean it up. Simply blot fresh spills with a clean cloth or paper towel. The sealer continues to protect even after repeated cleanings. Sealing your grout with a "quality" grout sealer is the only way to protect your investment from water-based and oil-based stains.
(Notice how the water soaks into the grout on the right Does my ceramic tile need to be sealed?A. No. The ceramic tile is sealed in the manufacturing process but the grout between the tiles should always be sealed.How does a sealer protect my floor?A. The penetrating sealer is absorbed by the Natural Stone or Ceramic Tile Grout. It fills up the “nooks and crannies” with the sealer solids so that when spills occur (oil or water based) the liquid cannot get below the surface, and it sits on the surface until it is wiped away.How is a sealer applied?A. First, the floor is professionally cleaned, neutralized and fully dried. Then, the sealer is applied using professional equipment and allowed to soak into the flooring material for approximately five to ten minutes. Finally, the excess sealer is removed from the surface using a floor buffer and allowed to dry.Why is it necessary for a professional to apply sealer? Can’t I do it myself?A. Our professionals have the training, experience, tools and a wide variety of sealers for all types of natural stone, tiles and grout. Professional application ensures complete protection for the entire surface of the floor. Improper sealing can leave a sticky residue on the surface of the floor that is difficult, if not impossible, to remove.What do sealers protect against?A. A penetrating sealer repels water-based and oil-based liquids, prevents stains caused by most food and beverages and protects the surface from dirt and impurities.Does a sealer alter the appearance of the grout?A. No. Our clear sealers protect without changing the original color, texture, feel or appearance of the surface. However, we also offer color-enhancing sealers for natural stone, marble, granite, limestone and masonry surfaces as well as grout line color sealants to change grout color.Is a sealer expensive?A. Our sealing programs are very affordable and can actually SAVE you money in cleaning and replacement costs.How should I maintain my sealed floor?A. We will provide you with literature on maintenance and precautions on choice of cleaning solutions. We offer an excellent line of suitable cleaning products through our company. It is important to use the right cleaning solution, as the wrong type can actually break down the sealer and render it useless.Will my floor ever have to be professionally cleaned and sealed again?A. Yes. We can provide periodic maintenance cleanings and re-seal your grout (when needed) to keep your floors in top condition. The frequency will depend on the amount of traffic on them, frequency of spills, your cleaning habits, etc. Sealers will essentially make maintaining your floors much easier and more effective, but not maintenance free.Click here to exit the Grout Sealers Q&A page.
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