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    Does epoxy grout need sealing?

    Hi, the kitchen splash back has just been tiled with white tiles. Kerapoxy design grout was used (white colour). It looks good and wasn't too hard to put on - i think i was worrying too much needlessly! Does epoxy grout need sealing / benefit from sealing? we have a heavily used kitchen and...
    • aero12
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    • aus coverage epoxy epoxy grout grout liquid paint seal sealing tile grout usa
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    Do I need sealing matt porceliane tiles?

    Hello, My shower room was tiled. I bought the tiles Regal Grey Matt from topp tiles for the floor and it says that "These tiles require sealing." My tiler told me that the shop says it so they can sell me the sealant. I would appreciate your comments, please. do I need to seal the tiles or...
    • deca
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    • aus coverage liquid matt paint seal sealing tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    Sealing on Plasterboard

    hey people i just wanted to know what people would recommend using as a glue on Plasterboard when they are tiling, i have prepped the room that i am working on ready for tiling and iv seen some people just say use a PVA would this be the best thing to use or would anyone recommend anything else...
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    sealing tile grout

    just wondered if anyone has tried sealing new grout with Silicon spray?
    • glastry
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    • aus coverage grout liquid paint seal sealing tile tile grout usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
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    Re-sealing tumbled travertine

    Evening all have got a job coming up to re-seal a conservatory floor i tiled about seven years ago. its about 20m2 of tumbled travertine with a colour enhancing sealant on it (still looks good). The customer has contacted me and asked if i would re-seal it for them , my question is what...
    • nosamekul
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    • aus coverage liquid paint seal sealing travertine usa
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    grout sealing

    grout sealing is quite a good little money spinner and quite easy to talk the customer into but a really horrible job, untill i tried this stuff just sealed 20m2 of floor tiles and part of a splashback in 15 mins flat :) Seal Guard Tile & Grout Sealer Aerosol 600ml - £19.99 - www.protilertools.co.uk
    • prceramics
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    • aus coverage grout liquid paint seal sealing tile grout usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Sealing natural stone & glass mosaic..?

    Hi folks! Got a couple of quick questions about sealing mosaic tiles. We've ordered some Classical Flagstones paris brick mosaic to use as an accent strip around the middle of the shower enclosure. This is a natural stone & glass mosaic and given it's natural stone, I figured it will need...
    • jimmy81
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    • aus coverage glass liquid mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics natural natural stone paint seal sealing stone tile setting usa
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Does Sealing The Back Of Stone Impair Adhesion?

    What are your opinions regarding sealing stone by sealing the full tile, front, back and sides before fixing. Do you think it would impair the adhesive bond ?
    • Gazzer
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    • aus back coverage liquid paint seal sealing stone usa
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Importance of sealing stone

    I was contacted by a previous customer in the week who was not happy with how his fireplace had been sealed. He was concerned with the quality of the sealer they had applied and wanted me to reseal it. I tested it and after a few minutes it had soaked up some water. I told him that I would seal...
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    Niro Granite Porcelain floor tiles - sealing options...??

    Hi We have some Niro Granite Porcelain Floor tiles (non-slip). They are about 99% non-porous, but the dirt just sticks to the top and is very difficult to remove. I have managed to remove this (with a lot of scrubbing) with Lithofin Intensive Cleaner, but after that it just packs back on. Upon...
    • estepeste
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    • aus coverage floor floor tiles floor tiling granite liquid paint porcelain porcelain floor porcelain tile porcelain tiles seal sealing tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
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    Grouting and sealing restored Victorian mosaic tiles outdoors

    Hi all. First time poster on here so please bear with me! I'm laying a Victorian mosaic floor as a pathway to the front door. See pic for an attempted dry layout. Any of you guys have any tips on a) what grout to use outdoors for these, and b) what sealant to use once they're properly cleaned...
    • adamc79
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    • aus coverage edwardian edwardian floor geometric grout grouting liquid mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics paint seal sealing tile tile grout tiles usa victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Dusty unclean slate floor look after sealing

    Hi All, Hoping someone can help. I've had rather a lot of work done on my property - inlcluding the laying of a slate floor in the kitchen. Unfortunately I've had it done by some general builders who I've since had a fall out with. The work was done whilst I've been away on returning they've...
    • ecswtrav
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    • aus coverage floor floor tiling liquid paint seal sealing slate usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Has anyone used Energie Ker porc tiles? Question about wax / sealing

    Hi, I'm in the process of laying some Energie Ker Night White porcelain tiles. They're made in Italy, they're basically "part polished" if that's the right description... sort of a speckled/dimpled tile, with the highest parts polished and the lower parts glazed if that makes sense (not deep...
    • Stooby
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    • aus coverage liquid paint seal sealing tile tiles usa used
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Cleaning travertine BEFORE sealing

    Hi guys, back again just for some quick advice Ive finished tiling the downstairs WV (woohoo!) in some trav and am now ready to seal before grouting. What do you reccomend to clean with? they arent stained... just some powdery swirls where ive been wet cutting them and wiped them after. Just...
    • davemul
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    • aus cleaning coverage liquid paint seal sealing travertine usa
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Sealing terracotta before laying

    Hello All. I am about to lay some reclaimed terracotta tiles. I have some LTP sealer to seal them before laying and grouting. My question is, should I seal the back or just the surface that will show? Thanks.
    • hopefultiler
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    • aus coverage laying liquid paint seal sealing terracotta the tile association tta usa
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Sealing white grout kitchen splash back?

    Finished tiling kitchen splash back with help from this forum. I am now worried about grease stains etc behind the hob area. The tiles are metro white with white grout. Should I seal the grout and if so what do you recommend? Also I still need to seal between the worktop and tiles. The worktop...
    • Dansettes
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    • aus back bathroom clips coverage grout kitchen lash lash clips liquid paint seal sealing spacer tile grout tile wedges usa wedges white
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    sealing limestone or all stone tiles

    was speaking to a tiler/carpenter the other day and he mentioned about sealing the whole tile, even the underneath where the adhesive goes on,, before tiling is that common practice and should it be does for all natural stone tiles... also he mentioned about the adhesive bleeding through the...
    • pipeline
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    • aus coverage limestone liquid paint seal sealing stone tile tiles usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Sealing polished marble mosaics

    Hi, I have just bought polished marble mosaics which I plan to use a feature in my shower. These need to be sealed, the shop recommended LTP MPG sealer, just wondering how best to apply the sealant? Does it need to be applied to the mosaic sheets before it is put up onto the wall? How many...
    • nat
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    • aus coverage liquid marble mosaic mosaic tiling mosaics paint polished seal sealing usa
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Best solution to sealing bath to wall junction

    Hi All, I'm just in the process of refitting my bathroom and am getting close to the point of having to make a decision as to which solution to use for sealing the bath joint where it joins the wall. At the moment the bath is temporarily fitted and can be removed quite easily if required to...
    • jond500
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    • aus bath best coverage liquid paint seal sealing usa wall
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Sealing and adhesive question

    Hi in advance...... I'm a bit new to the tiling game and just looking for some pointers please!!!! i have been using the search for these questions but now getting a headache:mad2:. could someone explain to me in laymans terms, when and which tiles need to be sealed? and which tiles dont need...
    • Regency
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    • adhesive aus coverage liquid paint seal sealing tile adhesive usa
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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