The importance of grout sealer
The grout sealer is an important aspect of setting tiles. For a better understanding, grout is a substance that has a porous texture. The main reason grout is applied is that once it is dry, it will absorb any moisture that comes over it. To make it more effective you will have to apply a grout sealer. There are two kinds of grout sealer and these are based on the way they need to be applied. One with a spray and the other is with an applicator. It is a rule that the smaller the tile size you have the more grout you will need.
The two different means of applying grout sealer is primarily for you to be able to save on time. The spray type of grout sealer is used for larger spaces, while the applicator is where you have a lesser floor space to deal with.
When you are using the applicator type of grout sealer, you should know that the sealer will appear too look milky white. This is applied directly onto the grout with an applicator brush. That is why it is also known as a brush-on grout sealer. You have to make sure that you grout is completely dry and that it should not come onto the sealer.
With the spray-on you do not need to pay minute attention to each and every tile. Going over it with an applicator will not be necessary. In this case all you have to do is use the spray to put on the grout sealer. You will of course have to pay more for this convenience. But it will be worth the money spent.
Avoid getting grout sealer on a non-glazed tile. If you do this, you run the chance of the sealer soaking into the tile and spoiling it. It has to be done carefully and twice over, with a day’s time for drying.