Reseal Tile Shower Floor

There are some exceptions to this so check with your manufacturer to be sure.

Reseal tile shower floor.

It is essential for your shower floor to be dry before the sealing. Put on rubber gloves and eye protection. Do your homework before you reseal your tile to avoid a costly repair job later. Ventilate the room and prepare a cleaning solution of an alkaline tile.

Use water and cheesecloth pads to scrub off any residue if grout sealant has dried on the tiles. If the tile soaks up the sealant seal the entire shower. Shower tiles should be sealed every one to two years depending on how often the shower is used. In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom.

Use a scrub brush for tough marks and dirt and a soft sponge for fine cleaning. 3 buy the right applicator for the sealing job. Reseal the grout in shower tiles at least twice per year for maximum protection. It s important to wipe off the excess sealer on the tile.

This can take up to five days but you can use a hair dryer to help the drying process. If you have very thin grout lines and unsealed tiles a sponge allows you to seal larger sections of your bathroom walls or floors easily by wiping over both surfaces at once. A good way to determine which grout applicator works for you is to trace the sides of the grout lines onto a piece. Use latex based products to seal both grout and tile.

Allow 24 to 48 hours for the sealer to cure. Wipe off the tiles with a dry cotton cloth. Some tiles are too thick to absorb the sealant so check a small area first. If your tile is ceramic or porcelain it probably won t need to be sealed.

Rinse with warm water until you remove all detergent or soap residue and leave your shower floor to dry completely. You will need to reseal floor grout every three to five years and shower grout once a year.