How to Apply Tile Sealer
Seal your tile if it's porous and absorbs water.. Choose a penetrating sealer if you don't want a film on the surface.. Go with a topical tile sealer to add a high-gloss appearance.
Steps
Seal your tile if it's porous and absorbs water.
Seal your tile if it's porous and absorbs water.
Choose a penetrating sealer if you don't want a film on the surface.
Choose a penetrating sealer if you don't want a film on the surface.
Go with a topical tile sealer to add a high-gloss appearance.
Go with a topical tile sealer to add a high-gloss appearance.
Use a solvent-based tile sealer for ceramic and porcelain tile.
Use a solvent-based tile sealer for ceramic and porcelain tile.
Select a water-based tile sealer for natural stone tiles.
Select a water-based tile sealer for natural stone tiles.
Vacuum the tile to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
Vacuum the tile to remove dust, dirt, and debris.
Add a few drops of dish soap to 1 gallon (3,800 mL) of warm water.
Add a few drops of dish soap to 1 gallon (3,800 mL) of warm water.
Mop the tile with the cleaning solution.
Mop the tile with the cleaning solution.
Scrub the grout with a toothbrush to remove stains.
Scrub the grout with a toothbrush to remove stains.
Rinse the tile with clean water.
Rinse the tile with clean water.
Allow the tile to dry for at least 6 hours.
Allow the tile to dry for at least 6 hours.
Fill a spray bottle with the tile sealer.
Fill a spray bottle with the tile sealer.
Hold the bottle 6 inches (15 cm) from the surface and spray the tile.
Hold the bottle 6 inches (15 cm) from the surface and spray the tile.
Let the sealer sit for 5 minutes.
Let the sealer sit for 5 minutes.
Wipe over the tile with a damp cellulose sponge to remove the excess sealer.
Wipe over the tile with a damp cellulose sponge to remove the excess sealer.
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