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Ask your QuestionMy bathroom is getting tiled with stone tiles and I'm just wondering if I need to apply grout sealant anywhere?
It is waterproof grout but i'm just wondering if i should still use any sealant anywhere. How is best to apply it?
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"Definitely seal tiles and grout then silicone seal corners"
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Aug 2017 - report"Use grout only Mapei grout and on bath tub and basins use silicone"
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Mar 2020 - report"Seal all joints that could possibly leak in shower area around bath these are the vital ones"
Answered on 27th Mar 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report"What I would do is seal the stone, then grout it, wash it clean then seal it again"
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Jul 2019 - report"Right around the bath. Around the shower tray and sink. Even flexi grout can crack when you stand in bath and there is a bit of movement."
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"Hi there, if you use a good quality grout then you don't need to do anything else. But, if you want to do it make sure to test it on you're tile before you lay the sealant, so that you will know the sealant doesn't leave stains on the tiles."
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"Yes. Use sealant in corners and joints. Use where the tiles meet the bath/shower/basin.
If possible get the sealant in the same brand and colour as the grout. This way it blends in better."
"You need grouting to be done in order to seal it."
Answered on 27th Mar 2020 - Member since Apr 2019 - report"I would recommend a good clear silicone bead around the floor edge as wall tiles meet floor tiles also any corners in bath/shower areas."
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Feb 2019 - report"The Best way îs to fill all the gaps with grout and the corners with silicone"
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Jun 2019 - report"I think sure you need grout between the tiles. This would be sealed at the wall so it doesn't allow the water to get through."
Answered on 26th Mar 2020 - Member since Mar 2020 - report