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How To Seal Cement Tile
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Installing and sealing cement tiles ensures the beauty and long life of your investment. A good seal protects the tiles from water, spills, dirt, debris, stains, scratches, and fading.
Easy Steps for Seal Cement Tile :
1.) Select a High-quality Sealer:➔ The tile’s function must be considered when selecting the right
sealant. ➔ Tile flooring requires much higher abrasion and water-
resistance than a small decorative motif on a hallway accent wall.
➔ The backsplash of a sink or oven requires high heat resistance.
2.) Install the Tiles:
➔ Install the tiles according to manufacturer’s instructions. ➔ Set the tiles,mixing from multiple boxes to ensure ➔ natural color variants are spread evenly across the tile
installation.➔ Allow the tiles to rest at least 24 hours before the next steps.
3.) Prepare the Tiles for First Coat of Sealant:
➔ Once installation is complete,clean the surface of each tile with water wipe dry.
➔ Use water only.➔ Acidic cleaners damage the surface of tile.➔ Other types of cleaners interfere with the sealant bonding to the
tile.
4.) Apply the First Coat Sealant:➔ Depending on the area covered by tile, a soft cloth, paint roller,
or airless sprayer is used.➔ With sealant in a pump bottle
◆ Spray the top of each tile.◆ Spread the sealant evenly with the cloth.
➔ When using a paint roller,avoid applying the sealant in straight lines.
➔ Use V’s, W’s, or arcs to spread the sealant over the tiles.➔ If using an airless sprayer, each sweep should have 50-70%
overlap.➔ The sealant should be completely dry before proceeding to the
next step.
➔ Ensure the sealant is dry before installing the grout. ➔ Care should be taken to avoid getting excess grout on the
surface of the tiles.➔ Best practice is to clean grout smudges from the surface as the
grout is applied.
5.) Apply the Grout:
➔ Makes sure the beauty of the tile shines through for years. ➔ Any grout smudges left on the tiles will be preserved between
layers of sealant.
6.) Remove All Excess Grout:
➔ The surface of each tile should be sanded with fine-grit sandpaper.
➔ This roughens the first coat of sealant and gives the second coat enough purchase to grip and bond.
➔ During this process, checking each tile for excess grout missed is advised.
➔ Once each tile is primed by sanding,clear dust with vacuum & slightly damp cloth.
➔ Allow tiles to dry.
7.) Prepare the Tiles for Second Coat of Sealant:
8.) Apply Second Coat of Sealant:➔ Apply the second coat of sealant following the instructions in
Step 4. ➔ This step seals both the tiles and the grout, protecting them
from abuse and stains.
Contact Us:
Canterbury Tile & Home
Phone: 303-777-1866
For more information visit:
canterburytile.com
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