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Grout Sealing?

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  1. golf66

    golf66

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    Folks,

    The grout on the kitchen floor is getting machine-scrubbed today. A couple of questions:

    -Does grout sealer actually do anything? Last time I used what was supposed to be the best (Miracle Sealants 511) and it was neither miraculous nor did it seal.
    -Does anyone know of a grout sealer that actually works?

    Thanks for your help
     
  2. ReelFaster

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    I've used it and it does protect IMO, however it needs to be re-applied more often than you think. And frankly that's something that just eludes me until you look down one day and see how dirty it is.

    One of my love/hate relationships with floor tile. I love it because of it's look and durability, but the grout can be a pain if you go lighter.

    Brand I used I truly don't remember, but I recall testing it a bunch of times in areas and it did bead up and protect.
     
  3. Dok440

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    The best sealer is the 511 but only brush on. The spray on is way too thin. I wouldn't call it a miracle solution though!
     
  4. John D

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    Just an idea have you tried going to a flooring store and see what they use or recommend
    And I don’t mean goi to a big box store