- How do I prepare my grout for stain/sealer ?
- Can I change my grout color ?
- How long will the stain/sealer protection last ?
- Should I seal my grout ?
- How
should I maintain my ceramic tile ?
- Does grout need to be cleaned
before stain/sealing ?
- How is the stain/sealer
applied ?
- How long does the stain/sealer
take to dry ?
New grout can be protected after 10-12 days of curing. Any greasy
buildup should first be removed with This Old Grout's Deep Clean. Then,
lightly etch the grout surface with This Old Grout's Easy Etch. The grout
should now be free from any dust, dirt, debris or any previous sealers or
coatings. It should be porous and readily absorb water.
Yes. Our stain/sealing process allows you to change grout from
light to dark or dark to light with 100's of colors and shades to choose from.
Save thousands by updating an old tile area instead of replacing it. Recolor
and protect in one step!
If applied and maintained correctly, the stain/seal protection
will typically last 10-15 years or more.
Grout does not have to be sealed. But without some sort of protection, the
grout will begin absorbing dirt and grime immediately after installation.
Because grout is a porous material, it will readily absorb dirt and stains even
with regular mopping. This can leave the grout color looking uneven and dirty.
And that can spoil the look of a whole room. Our process makes grout
stain-proof.
[TCeramic tile should be maintained using a neutral PH
tile and grout cleaner. Harsh cleaners like bleach, ammonia and vinegar
should be avoided and can damage grout. We recommend using This Old
Grout's Maintain for regular maintenance. This cleaner is specially
formulated for use on both protected and unprotected ceramic tile and grout.
- Follow the cleaning directions below:
- Sweep loose dirt and debris from floor
- Mix 2-4 oz. of Maintain per gallon of mop water
- Apply solution to 10 foot square area to be cleaned
- Allow solution to dwell for a couple minutes
- Agitate cleaner on floor with a sponge mop
- Rinse dirty solution from floor thoroughly
- Dry puddled water from grout joints using a terry
cloth towel
New grout is ready for protection 10 days after
installation and does not need to be cleaned first. On older or soiled
tile areas, the grout joints must be clean and free of dust, dirt, grease, oil,
sealers, or coatings of any kind. Use This Old Grout's Deep Clean to
remove greasy buildup followed by This Old Grout's Easy Etch to prepare grout
for stain/sealer.
Shake bottle well before using. Using flip-top
applicator lid, place drops of This Old Grout's Stain/Sealer 1/2 inch apart on
the grout joint. Using a toothbrush (or similar applicator), spread
product evenly along grout joint with a scrubbing motion. While
Stain/Sealer is still wet, wipe off excess product from surrounding tile with a
damp (not wet) towel or sponge. Take care not to wipe product off grout
line. Apply in small workable sections. When product has "set" (30
minutes to an hour), lightly clean the tile with a damp (not wet) towel or
scotch pad and dry the tile to remove any haze. Changing grout colors,
dark to light or light to dark, may require an extra application. Two thin
coats are better than on heavy coat.
Allow 2 hours before light foot traffic. Keep
grout dry for 7-10 days after initial cleanup. Avoid scrubbing grout for
20 days.
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