Grout Sealing in Dawlish

Grout is porous - it soaks up water, spills, dirt, and anything else that touches it. Unsealed grout in kitchens and bathrooms turns grey, develops mould, and becomes impossible to clean. Sealing it creates a protective barrier that repels water and stains, keeps it looking fresh, and makes cleaning a quick wipe rather than a scrubbing session.

### Why Seal Grout?

**Water Protection** - In bathrooms and kitchens, water soaks into unsealed grout and can damage the subfloor or cause mould. Sealed grout repels water instead of absorbing it.

**Stain Prevention** - Spills, dirt, and grime soak into unsealed grout and stain it permanently. Sealed grout wipes clean because nothing penetrates the surface.

**Easier Cleaning** - Sealed grout doesn't harbour dirt in its pores, so you're wiping the surface rather than scrubbing embedded muck. Makes bathroom and kitchen cleaning way less of a chore.

**Mould Prevention** - Damp grout grows mould. Sealed grout stays drier and doesn't provide the damp environment mould loves.

### When to Seal Grout

| Situation | Recommendation | |-----------|----------------| | **New Tiles** | Seal grout after installation once it's fully cured (usually 72 hours) | | **Existing Tiles** | Seal if grout is porous, staining easily, or in a wet area | | **After Cleaning** | Reseal after deep cleaning old grout to protect it going forward | | **High Traffic** | Reseal every 1-2 years in wet or high-traffic areas |

### Done Right vs Done Wrong

| Done Right | Done Wrong | |------------|------------| | Grout clean and dry before sealing | Sealer applied over dirt, locks stains in | | Even application, no pooling on tiles | Sealer pools, leaves sticky residue on tiles | | Proper cure time before getting wet | Water hits grout before cure, sealer fails | | Right sealer for the grout type | Wrong product, doesn't protect properly |

### What You Get

| What's Included | |-----------------| | Grout assessment and product recommendation | | Supply of appropriate grout sealer | | Even application across all grout lines | | Removal of excess sealer from tile surfaces | | Aftercare advice (cure time, when to clean) | | Clean-up of materials and packaging |

### Pricing Guide

| Time Required | Total Cost | |---------------|------------| | 1 hour | £60 | | 1.5 hours | £85 | | 2 hours | £110 |

Pricing depends on the area size and how fiddly the tiling is (lots of small tiles = more grout lines = more time). We'll quote based on your specific floor.

**Pro Tip:** Clean grout thoroughly before sealing - the cleaner it is, the better it'll look once sealed. Sealer locks in the current state, stains and all.