How To Seal Tile Shower Walls

Clean and repair grout.

How to seal tile shower walls.

How to seal a fiberglass shower pan to a tile wall 1. I show the process of applying redgard topical membrane. Also seal the tiles if they are natural stone. Before applying a sealer be sure to clean your grout thoroughly and repair any cracks or crumbles in the grout.

Work it into the spaces using a diagonal motion. Allow the shower to thoroughly dry prior to sealing. Apply painter s tape to the tiles above the gap you are filling with caulk. Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk.

Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles. Wipe the tile and the fiberglass pan with a clean cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove any dust grout residue. In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom. Once the thinset has dried for 24 hours remove the spacers and prepare the wall for grout.

After grouting the installation seal the joints to protect the walls fully. This will help to facilitate an easier. Mix a small amount of grout at a time and apply it with a rubber float. Use latex based products to seal both grout and tile.

Most tile have a recommended grout that works well with them so check your manufacturer s instructions. Some tiles are too thick to absorb the sealant so check a small area first. Make it easier to keep your bathroom sparkling by following these simple steps to seal your grout. Leave at least 1 8 inch joints on top of.

If it doesn t only seal the grout.