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How To Seal Cement Tile
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 waterresistance 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.
5.) Apply the Grout: ➔ 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.
6.) Remove All Excess Grout: âž” Makes sure the beauty of the tile shines through for years. âž” Any grout smudges left on the tiles will be preserved between layers of sealant.
7.) Prepare the Tiles for Second Coat of Sealant: ➔ 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.
8.) Apply Second Coat of Sealant: âž” Apply the second coat of sealant following the instructions in Step 4. âž” This step seals both the tiles and the grout, protecting them from abuse and stains.
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