Tile that seems to soak up dirt
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Lavende on Apr 10, 2014I had the same problem on our grout and just got done sealing it a few months ago. The results are fantastic and it was very, very simple. I imagine sealing the tile at the same time wouldn't be much more difficult. I used the bottle of sealer (HDX) with an application tip built on because it was the least toxic option. The surface has to be very clean, and if the tile is very dirty you may need to use a light acid wash to get a deep clean. Then just apply the sealer, let it soak in, and remove the excess. Let it dry and do it again, until the sealer stops seeping in. It took me part of an afternoon, including dry time between coats to do a small room. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Elaine Simmons on Apr 11, 2014Lavende, it is not the grout that is the main problem. It is the tile itself. I got the number of a tile guy that lives close to us and will call today to see what can be done. I have already cleaned the grout in the kitchen and used a product that is much like paint to go over the grout once it was clean. It worked well but need someone to work on the actual tile itself. I have a lot of tile so don't relish getting down on my hands and knees to do it.Helpful Reply
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Elaine Simmons on Apr 15, 2014Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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