Sealant for tile floors. - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

4thGeneration · 11-24-2006, 08:41 PM

I want to seal my tile that has just been installed. Is that something that can be done to keep out dirt? I heard of sealing grout, but can the whole tile be sealed? If so what product and what applicator? I am a paint contractor so if you need any paint advice I am hanging around that forum everyday when time permits. Thanks.

MattCoops · 11-24-2006, 11:33 PM

wait a bit after install, day or two
and pour some sealer on sponge and give it a good uniform swipe down
some tile dont even accept sealer, i.e. glazed porcelains
Most ceramic/porcelain are glazed
It's the grout you have to worry about, and should always be sealed with silicone based sealer.
Stone tile should be sealed with a penetrating sealer.

TileLab makes a good product and can be picked up at home depot.

**Teetorbilt** · 11-24-2006, 11:36 PM

Like Matt says, most tile doesn't need sealer. The kind that does usually needs it before grout.

MattCoops · 11-24-2006, 11:42 PM

On travertine, and other pourous tile we pre seal
Custom even makes an actual "PreGrout" sealer