I get a lot of e-mails from people confused about grout. When they get to the tiling stage of their bathroom or kitchen renovation they get stuck. Or they've been living in a new home for a while and ...

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Identify the type of tile in your bathroom to ensure proper cleaning. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and vinegar, opting for pH-neutral cleaners. Regularly sweep and mop tile floors, using a baking ...

Q. As problems go I'm sure this one would seem not of great importance. However, it is a major irritant to me. We purchased a condo that has white ceramic tile floors in the bathrooms. Between the ...

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A: You can seal the grout the day after you applied it or 100 years later, if it's still there. If it isn't dirty, seal all three sides of the shower. That will make the grout water resistant, if not ...

Q. Isn’t it standard to seal new grout after it’s placed? If so, isn’t it reasonable to expect a quality construction place to do this automatically? They’ve said they don’t do that. The homeowner has ...

I’m a remodeling contractor in the Northeast and can tell you that most bathroom remodelers do not take the time to seal tile grout for their customers. I could speculate why, and I’d probably point ...

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