Grout mixed with sealer?

10 years ago

My tile man says he can install the grout so that the cabinets can be installed the next day. When I ask him about drying, sealing and curing he says he mixes the sealer with the grout so the only time needed is the time it takes to dry. I haven't heard of this anywhere else. He says he's done this for 16 years with no problem. I'd love your feedback. Also- I've heard Fusion pro is great at resisting stains, doesn't need sealer- so why doesn't everyone just use this?is there fine print somewhere:)

This post was edited by randekasp on Tue, Jul 23, 13 at 21:45

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MongoCT
10 years ago
We have so many issues with grout these days. The grout curing to the wrong color. The color being blotchy.

Back when grout was just fine sand, portland cement, and colorant, hey, all was well. Now that grout manufacturers have modified their grouts with polymer additives, etc...and add to that the fact that third-party companies have come out with grout sealers, grout colorants, grout fortifiers, grout this's and grout that's...everybody wants to add this and that to the grout to get the super-bestest most bullet-proof stain-proof grout that has ever been invented in the history of the world.

Don't you think it reasonable that grout manufacturers think the product in their bags is already the best it can be?

I generally caution people on adding things to grout unless the grout itself is unmodified.

If the grout is already modified, leave it alone. Only add to it what the manufacturer says can be added to it. You can find that information on the bag itself, or on the manufacturer's website.

Otherwise, seal it after installation. Enhance it after installation. Recolor it after installation. My opinion.

Best bet? Call the tech support line of the grout manufacturer. Get their opinion on adding a sealer during installation. Ask if it could affect the overall color of the grout.

They may give you a thumb's up, a thumb's down, or they may say "proceed at your own risk".
randekasp
Original Author
10 years ago
Mongoct - A belated thank you. :)
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HU-787737956
5 years ago
My experience with grout mixed with sealer has been terrible. I used a dark colour grout- grey and it can out whitish - nit evenly either. My ci tractor was told to correct it by actually putting a dye right over the tile/gout then rubbing of the tiles. that was 5 weeks ago/ now I see white coming up again.

Dont do it. Get the colour you want then apply the sealer after it’s all run and set. Very disappointed
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Creative Tile Eastern CT
5 years ago
Post is from 2013. Grout technology has come a long way in the past 5 years. Follow manufacturers instructions closely and all should be fine. Many grouts do not require a sealer.
HU-251739051
5 years ago
Just use Ardex grout it has the sealer in it and you will have no problems!!!