Grout sealant

[heffs]

I have just finished tiling 50 sq.m of porcelain floor tiles and am about to start grouting. The tiles themselves do not need sealing (I've tried leaving water droplets for a while and no absorption), but the grout does. What do you guys use? And how long do you leave the grout to cure before sealing? The grout I'm using is Granfix Flexible.

Thanks for any advice.

Heffs

 

[GazTech]

I have just finished tiling 50 sq.m of porcelain floor tiles and am about to start grouting. The tiles themselves do not need sealing (I've tried leaving water droplets for a while and no absorption), but the grout does. What do you guys use? And how long do you leave the grout to cure before sealing? The grout I'm using is Granfix Flexible.

Thanks for any advice.

Heffs

3 days drying time is recommended before using a grout protector.....this one is very good.....Gaz

FILA GROUT PROTECTOR

 

[heffs]

Thanks Gaz.

 

[sWe]

If you want the grout to be as cured as possible before sealing, you (or the customer) can go over the grout lines with a water spray a few times every day for two to three days. Doing that makes cement based grout tougher in the end.

 

[clm]

ok,sorry for the ignorance but have never used the grout protector before-can you tel me when and why its to be used,as im doing a porcelain floor in couple wks and hopefully not done any damage before cos of not using it.thanks

 

[strongboes]

http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-adhesive-grout-prep-forum/5092-seal-guard.html

mate use this it's excellent.

 

[heffs]

Thanks for your suggestion of Seal-Guard; I'll try it. Be great if I can apply same day as grouting as we've got two muddy dogs, and I was dreading them buggring it up as soon as I done it.

I'm in South East - anybody know who stocks it?

Heffs

 

[DHTiling]

here you go heffs mate...... this is sealguard contact details and they will let you know who stockists are....

UK Distributor - Products Unlimited
10 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick London, W4 4PH
Telephone: 44 (0)208 747 4548
Toll Free within UK : 0800 881 8323
FAX: 44 (0)208 747 4547
Email: [email protected]

 

[heffs]

Cheers mate. I'll phone them in the morning.

Thanks

 

[heffs]

Phoned them and got a result. Ususally the nearest stockist is in either Aberdeen or Cornwall. This time, our local tile shop (which also runs training courses) had it in stock - 2 miles away!

If it's as good as its supposed to be, I'll be very happy!

As always, thanks for all the advice: great forum!

Heffs