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How to Seal Cement Tile Grout

Granada Tile

When installing cement tiles , whether on a floor or wall, they must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout staining the tile. Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. The grout used for most tile installations is cement grout which is porous and can absorb stains.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

To further protect against stains, seal the tile once a year, with one of our sealant products. Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it. With our sealants, you’re able to protect your investment.

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How to Transform Your Home Office into a Masterpiece with Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Once you’ve prepared the floor and determined your layout, just apply the mortar, lay and space your tiles, apply grout release (or a first coat of concrete sealer), apply the grouting, and that’s it!

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Grouting & Installation. Our Gears mosaic is unique in that the grout becomes a large part of the design. A graphic designer might compare the open space and grout allowance in this mosaic, to white space around a logo or page layout they are designing. If using SpectraLOCK epoxy grout, it’s already stain resistant!

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Grouting & Installation. Our Gears mosaic is unique in that the grout becomes a large part of the design. A graphic designer might compare the open space and grout allowance in this mosaic, to white space around a logo or page layout they are designing. If using SpectraLOCK epoxy grout, it’s already stain resistant!

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Don’t Remodel Your Bathroom Before Considering Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

The durability of cement tiles also makes them very low maintenance, and as long as they are sealed properly before the grout is applied, they won’t crack, scratch, or fade easily. Our sales team can guide you through our collections or help you create your own custom design. Cement Tiles Won’t Go Out of Style. Professional or DIY?

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New Product Update – Laticrete StoneTech Surface Care

United Tile's Blog

These products will replace the items we previously carried from Miracle Sealants. StoneTech Advanced Grout Sealer (aerosol). For those looking for crossovers to our old Miracle Sealants products, they are as follows: StoneTech Bulletproof Sealer —> MS 511 Porous Plus. StoneTech Heavy Duty Sealer. StoneTech Enhancer.