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depends if there is movement in the walls or floor. grouts nowadays have latax additives that allow some movement, apoxy grout will last longer than any but its hard to work with and will cost ya more,(its like speading bubble gum)some come with 10, 15 and lifetime waranties, if mixed wrong it could effect the lifetime of the grout. I tore out a tile floor from the 60's and the grout was fine,the products have only improved since then.
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How long does sealer for ceramic tile need to dry before walking on it?
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How long should you wait after applying grout to install the toilet?
you will have to wait a month
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How long should you wait for grout to cure?
up to 72 hours for best results.
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Does ceramic cookware crack easily?
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What product can you seal your kitchen tile grout with that will harden and last long time?
I had very dirty tile grout in my kitchen and bathrooms from one of those swiffer mops. After a few months the grout lines became dirty and even when I used bleach in the grout lines they would not get clean.... After a while I realized that my grout was not sealed when the ceramic tiles were laid down (ceramic tiles usually come sealed)....I went to an orange colored builder supply store and first got a professional grade heavy duty acidic grout cleaner. I followed the directions and then once it was dry and cleaned I used a high traffic grout sealer (was in a tall yellow container with blue writing...don't remember the name) and a roller to roll the grout lines...once it dried my grout lines were shiny and white! It doesn't matter what color the store is you buy a sealer from! Read the labels on any grout sealer!!! If it states that a second application can be made at a later date; that raises the question "What happened to the first?". Also, look for any cautionary statement "Do not allow product to contact glass or metal"! In either case these products will not give longevity as a sealer. A cementitous grout left untreated will absorb waterborne contaminates into the capillary pore of the grout that has not been waterproofed! Dirty mop water is a sure way to discolor a grout! I use a product direct from the manufacturer that waterproofs in one application and increases compressive strength of any Portland Cement based grout material. Once the grout has been waterproofed, an added benefit is; it does not allow formation of efflorescence crystals on a surface. Best to place this product the day after grouting to protect from construction residue. Low VOC allows application in an occupied interior space and your grout problems are over!
How much does it cost to remove grout out of the grout joints?
grout removal and replacement is a hard and long project unless you already have the tools and knowledge, If you hire a tile contractor you are likely to spend anywhere from 2.50 to 3.50 a sq foot depending on the age of the grout and the thickness and width of the grout..........
Can ceramic tile floors be painted?
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