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One of the most common complaints about tiling is that the grout becomes stained, dirty, discoloured and hard to keep clean. The good news is that it is possible to prevent this from happening by using a good quality grout sealer and, that sealing grout is easy. Now, grout sealer and the idea of sealing grout have been around for a very long time yet, it seems that very few people take advantage of the low cost protection that it can offer. In the UK and Ireland it is estimated that less than 10% of all grout joints are sealed. While most people appreciate the wisdom in
the saying “prevention is better than cure” they appear
to be perfectly happy to wait until their grout becomes so stained
or dirty that it becomes almost impossible to clean. That’s
why you need to use grout sealer. It is far easier and cheaper to
keep new grout looking new by sealing grout than it is to try to
restore heavily stained grout. Here are 10 reasons why you should use the very best Aqua Mix grout sealer when sealing grout:
Go to our sealers department to buy Grout Sealer now or for a more detailed understanding, read on: With the exception of 100% epoxy grout (that is impervious), all other cement-based grouts are porous, even latex or polymer-modified grouts are porous to some degree. Consequently, they are subject to sub-surface staining if you haven’t used grout sealer. Sealing grout joints using grout sealer is very easy and the benefits are obvious. The primary benefit being that the grout sealer, once dry provides a barrier between spills and the grout. Like all penetrating sealers, a grout sealer’s job is to provide ‘reaction time’ so the staining contaminant is prevented from penetrating deep into the joint; it is kept at surface level where it can be easily cleaned. Some grout sealers have reaction times of several hours, while others have just minutes. Also, grout sealer technology has improved so dramatically, that now they can last for years rather than just months before requiring reapplication. The perfection of water-based products offers a far more pleasant, easier and safer D.I.Y application. Sealing grout with a good quality grout sealer will not only offer excellent protection against water-born contaminants but should also offer good resistance to acid and oil based staining. This is an obvious benefit in kitchen and food serving areas, clearly surfaces coming into direct contact with food such as work-surfaces should be grouted using a suitable epoxy grout, but adjacent areas such as splash backs and floors are invariably grouted with non-epoxy grouts. In addition to protecting grout joints from
unsightly stains and prolonging the ‘new’ look, grout
sealer will help prevent unpleasant mould growth. Mould thrives
on moisture; consequently areas subject to continuous moisture are
areas where mould will prosper. A tiled shower with unsealed cement-based
grout will never actually reach a completely dry condition. Even
if the shower is used just once every day, the grout will absorb
sufficient moisture during each shower to maintain a damp condition
that is ideal for mould growth. By simply sealing grout, and allowing
adequate ventilation, mould growth can be substantially reduced
or even prevented. When you consider the very low cost, the ease of application and the multiple benefits of sealing grout, the decision to protect your grout with grout sealer should be an easy one. Don’t delay; Buy your Grout Sealer online today in our sealers department. Related Articles:
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