Sealing shower grout
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SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC on Nov 16, 2015the general rule of thumb is once a year... what is stated on the sealer used? What type of grout used? Assuming normal (not epoxy) & based on sealer used, how often the shower is used it could be every few months or few years - just make sure water doesn't sit on it longer than needed http://thehtrc.com/2009/ceramic-tile-maintenance-upkeepHelpful Reply
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Susan Cryor on Nov 16, 2015one person using daily once a year two persons using daily every 6 months NEVER use vinegar to clean groutHelpful Reply
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Ji.flooring2009 on Nov 16, 2015An infused grout is all I use in wet areas, quartz lock, Epoxy grout, fusion pro, etc... Never again have to seal /reseal ,no stains. But it would take a removal of your existing groutHelpful Reply
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Graeme on Nov 16, 2015You could use grout / tile sealer spray which should extend it to about once every two years (if it's only one shower a day)Helpful Reply
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Bananas! on Nov 16, 2015It will really depend on the quality of your sealer. One I could buy was $50 another was $140 (for same amount) when I asked, the guy (a tile pro) said the $50 will last a year, the other 10 years ..... it was a pretty simple choice If you used epoxy grout, then you wouldn't need to ever seal it! I did and although some people thought I was crazy, I'm happy I did.....it's a B*No search results.#th to work with though!!Helpful Reply
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Pat Zagami on Nov 17, 2015I have a pebble shower floor and my tile man told me to use half water and half white vinegar. I use Dow Bathroom Cleaner and rinse that off and then spray with the vineger and water and let it dry on the tile and the floor. I haven't had any mildew for the last 2 years. He said bleach will distroy your grout.Helpful Reply
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Susan Cryor on Nov 17, 2015ok one tile guy (mine) told me never vinegar on grout even diluted and yet some of yours says vinegar so I am asking vinegar ok or not??? now its bleach that is bad I use a sealer on the floor of the shower and NuFinish car wax on the walls, it seals the grout, water repels off and I do the walls twice a year but not the floor as it can be slippery but who knows the answer to vinegar I certainly use it in my toilet and mostly everywhere but grout noHelpful Reply
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Johnchip on Nov 18, 2015I seal with marine varathane. To clean I use clorox, let sit ten minutes, wipe off, perfect white. The easiest permanent low maintenance system, been using all my life without fail.Helpful Reply
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Ji.flooring2009 on Nov 18, 2015From an installer: I use exterior grade concrete sealer once a yearHelpful Reply
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JOHNNY on Nov 18, 2015hat depends on water conditions (hardness of water) & usage / frequency and type pf cleanser used. basically every year to be safe or less. the old way, prior to all the chemicals, was to use baby oil, apply to a rag, wipe on liberally , let set, and wipe off excessHelpful Reply
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Patty on Nov 25, 2015I use professional grout sealer that can be purchased at most flooring stores as well as Lowes and Home Depot. I also resell at least once a year.Helpful Reply
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