FAQs Grout Sealing

Clear sealer is a transparent liquid specially formulated to provide stain resistance and protection to both tiles and grout and is best applied soon after installation. There are many different types of clear sealer from those specifically designed for tiles to those designed for grout only. Clear sealers may be either Solvent or water based depending on the type of sealer and the situation it is intended for. Selecting the correct sealer depends on many variables, from the type of tile or grout, the desired appearance, indoors or out, and high or low traffic area etc… Sealing your Tile & Grout floor (and walls) is the only way to protect your investment from water-based and oil-based stains. A sealer prevents a spill from penetrating into the porous surface of the floor, and gives you time to clean it up. And clean-ups are easy! Simply blot fresh spills with a clean cloth or paper towel. The sealer continues to protect, even after repeated cleanings.

The type of sealer used ultimately depends on the situation, as different sealers (either water or solvent based) are required for different situations. This is why it is important that our  Specialist visits to perform a thorough inspection prior to quoting. We have a large range of Tile & Grout clear sealers and only use the very best in quality.

Expected wear may vary depending on the type of sealer, the hardness and texture of surface, type of area, surface wear, frequency, and type of maintenance products used. However for most clear sealers the expected wear is up to 5 years and can be as high as 15 years. Weather conditions, harsh cleaning methods, and high-alkaline, acidic, or solvent-based cleaners will affect wear.

No. Penetrating sealers will protect without changing the original colour, texture, feel, or appearance of the tile and grout.

No. Penetrating sealers

Most clear sealers will be ready for surface traffic within two hours after final coat under normal conditions (humidity, tile & grout porosity, and air temperature etc). The sealer should achieve full cure in 24 hours depending on the sealer giving your tile and or grout resistance against water, oil, and acid based contaminants causing stains and discoloration.

Penetrating sealers are designed to create stain resistance. The objective is to create reaction time, where a stain can be held at the surface level where it can be easily cleaned within a reasonable period of time before it is able to be absorbed into the porous surface. For 100% stain protection we recommend that you talk to us about Epoxy Coloured Grout.

Once we have completed the cleaning process, Porcelain Tile Specialist can seal the tile & grout using a professional clear penetrating sealer that will provide future resistance against staining and contamination.

To achieve maximum cleaning results requires a combination of the right tools and equipment, chemicals and professional cleaning products, heat (very hot water) and most of all knowledge of what needs to be used and how in any given situation.

Yes, we have the very latest in tile and grout cleaning technology that allows us to clean any size area. Anything from the cleaning of a kitchen splash back to an Olympic size swimming pool – we can do it all!

Yes- we are very flexible and will do our best to work in with your individual requirements.