Granite tile - sealing question.

[arcdef]

Hey guys, I am just about to start laying the granite tiles but have been given some conflicting advice regarding the sealing process. Do i simply lay the tiles and seal the top of the tiles before grout or do I need to seal underneath and the sides as well? To me the later makes more sense as surely the moisture from the adhesive will stain the tiles??

Cheers,
Ash.

 

[david campbell]

do not seal the sides or underneath the tile,doing so will stop the adhesive(underneath)and grout(sides)bonding to the tile

 

[Terry Cottar]

Hey guys, I am just about to start laying the granite tiles but have been given some conflicting advice regarding the sealing process. Do i simply lay the tiles and seal the top of the tiles before grout or do I need to seal underneath and the sides as well? To me the later makes more sense as surely the moisture from the adhesive will stain the tiles??

Cheers,
Ash.

Seal the tiles prior to grouting and after using Aqua Mix Sealers Choice Gold or Aqua Mix Ultra Solv available from Tradetiler.com Home or off E Bay

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[arcdef]

Brilliant, hadn't thought of it like that! Thanks for clearing the problem up for me!

 

[deno3]

y do you need to seal any graite suface if it has been polished ?

 

[grumpygrouter]

y do you need to seal any graite suface if it has been polished ?

The polishing process can open up microscopic pores in the stone that can grab onto dirt and grout.