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Cleaning removes the soil. Sealing slows its return.
Grout is porous. It soaks up spills, oils and dirty mop water, which is why grout lines darken long before the tile does. Cleaning takes that soil back out. Sealing is a separate step that comes afterwards: a sealer applied to clean grout helps protect it from future staining and moisture absorption.
The two belong together and in that order. Sealer put over dirty grout simply locks the dirt in, so we seal only after the lines have been deep cleaned. If your grout has not been cleaned yet, start with grout cleaning.
What sealing does
- Keeps grout cleaner for longer
- Reduces staining from spills
- Makes routine cleaning easier
- Gives you time to wipe up before a spill soaks in
Where we seal
- Kitchen, entry and living-area floors
- Bathroom floors and showers
- Backsplashes and tiled counters
Glazed ceramic and porcelain tile rarely need sealing themselves; it is the grout between them that does. Unglazed tile such as quarry or cement tile can benefit too. Natural stone is a different job: see natural stone sealing.
How Grout Sealing Is Done
Inspect
We check the condition of the grout and the type of tile, and point out cracked, crumbling or missing grout before anything is sealed.
Deep Clean
Embedded soil is pre-treated and extracted from the grout lines. Sealing always follows cleaning, never replaces it.
Seal
Sealer is applied to the cleaned grout lines. We tell you how long to keep the area dry before normal use.
Final Inspection
We go over the floor with you, show you what came out and what did not, and explain how to look after it.
What to expect from grout sealing
Before we arrive
Clear the floor of mats, small furniture and anything stored in the shower. Tell us about areas that concern you most, and whether the grout has been sealed or color-treated before.
Getting back on the floor
Sealer needs time before the area gets wet. The technician will tell you on the day when you can walk on the floor, when it can be mopped, and when a shower can be used again. Plan the appointment for a day when the room can stay out of use for a while.
Honest limits
A sealer slows staining. It does not make grout stain-proof, and it does not change grout that is already permanently discolored: stains that cleaning could not remove will still be there under the sealer. Sealer also wears with use and cleaning, so it needs renewing from time to time.
Sealing does not repair cracked, loose or missing grout. That has to be fixed before sealing, and we will point it out during the inspection.
Keeping it up
Mop with clean water and a neutral cleaner, and change the water often. Soapy cleaners leave a residue that holds dirt, sealed or not.
