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.

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Canterbury Tile & Home

Phone: 303-777-1866

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