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How to Reseal Old Ceramic Tile & Grout

July 5, 2022

If you reseal your old ceramic tile and grout, make certain to use the correct product. You could change the look of the tile should you use the incorrect sort of sealer. Utilize a water-based penetrating sealer intended for the specific type of tile you have, or for all surface types, to guarantee fantastic outcomes. Do your homework before you reseal your tile to avert a costly repair job after.

Wear rubber gloves and eye protection. Ventilate the area and prepare a cleanup solution of an alkaline tile cleaner using hot water, according to the manufacturer’s directions. Use the solution to the tile and grout, using a mop or clean cloth. Permit the solution to penetrate the tile for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer.

Clean out the tile and grout, using a sterile wash pad. Do not use steel wool because it can scratch the tile. Scrub the grout lines using a stiff brush, using a circular motion to loosen the debris and dirt.

Remove the filthy water and grout particles using a wet/dry shop vacuum.

Apply an acidic tile cleaner to greatly lighten grout lines. Let the cleaner to penetrate the grout for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer. Clean the grout lines using the brush. Vacuum up the cleaner.

Rinse the tile clean water and remove the water using the vacuum.

Wipe residue out of the tile, using paper towels or wash cloths.

Permit the tile to dry completely. Use fans to accelerate the drying process.

Pour the sealer right onto the tile and grout. Make sure you saturate the grout lines.

Spread the sealer on the tile using an applicator brush, a loofah or a clean towel. Permit the sealer to sit and permeate the outside for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer.

Eliminate any standing sealer, and buff the tile using a sterile towel. Permit the sealer to dry for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer. You may apply multiple coats. The tile is adequately sealed when water beads on the surface.

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