@@DecorAgate I'm assuming you want to know if you can seal tiles that were probably never sealed !? Basically, seal an old tile installation !? You have to know what kind of tile you have there. Not all types of tiles need sealer. If your tile doesn't need sealer, then probably your next thought is sealing the grout. If it's a very old grout, that would need to be well cleaned first. There are many types of sealers nowadays. You can do some research online or go to a tile store and ask them for the best way to go about sealing your tile/grout. Have pictures with you so they can see the tile and grout very clear. Also, there are many grouts these days that do not need to be sealed. This most likely does not apply to (very) old tile installations. Good luck.
The packaging/container of the particular sealer you'll choose, should give you all the details. They usually say what the sealer is recommended for, how fast it dries, how soon you can do a second coat, how soon you can grout, etc. Link to the sealer in this video: www.tileshop.com/products/superior-premium-gold-stone-sealer-pint-220434
Grout (especially dark colors) can stain these pebbles so it's better to seal the pebbles before grouting. Also, if the grout is just plain/simple grout like back in the day, you would also seal the grout after it has dried/cured, based on instructions. Nowadays, there are many types of grouts that don't need to be sealed. On another level, there's also the epoxy grout which is what was applied on these pebble tiles. Way more expensive than regular grout, much harder to work with, etc...
The sealer depends on what material you go with. Ask the store. In my case, I used this one: www.tileshop.com/products/superior-premium-gold-stone-sealer-pint-220434
It's a store where the public can only buy through a contractor (trade pro) member. If you let me know your zip code, I can tell you if they have any locations nearby and if they do, I'll give you my contractor info so you have the option to purchase directly from them.
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this is super informative thank you!
Thanks Stephie!
Thank you for information.
So, which one is better? Sealed?
Definitely sealed !
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How can sealing not sealed tiles?
@@DecorAgate I'm assuming you want to know if you can seal tiles that were probably never sealed !? Basically, seal an old tile installation !?
You have to know what kind of tile you have there. Not all types of tiles need sealer.
If your tile doesn't need sealer, then probably your next thought is sealing the grout. If it's a very old grout, that would need to be well cleaned first.
There are many types of sealers nowadays. You can do some research online or go to a tile store and ask them for the best way to go about sealing your tile/grout. Have pictures with you so they can see the tile and grout very clear.
Also, there are many grouts these days that do not need to be sealed. This most likely does not apply to (very) old tile installations.
Good luck.
@@MarkShows1 very useful. Thank you
Hi, how long should you wait after applying the sealer before doing this water absorbency test?
The packaging/container of the particular sealer you'll choose, should give you all the details. They usually say what the sealer is recommended for, how fast it dries, how soon you can do a second coat, how soon you can grout, etc. Link to the sealer in this video: www.tileshop.com/products/superior-premium-gold-stone-sealer-pint-220434
What sealer did you use on the stone? I love that it isn’t shiny
www.tileshop.com/products/superior-premium-gold-stone-sealer-pint-220434
Why don't you seal it after grout?
Grout (especially dark colors) can stain these pebbles so it's better to seal the pebbles before grouting. Also, if the grout is just plain/simple grout like back in the day, you would also seal the grout after it has dried/cured, based on instructions.
Nowadays, there are many types of grouts that don't need to be sealed.
On another level, there's also the epoxy grout which is what was applied on these pebble tiles. Way more expensive than regular grout, much harder to work with, etc...
@@MarkShows1 thanks man that's was a wealth of information.
What kind of sealer did you used?
The sealer depends on what material you go with. Ask the store. In my case, I used this one:
www.tileshop.com/products/superior-premium-gold-stone-sealer-pint-220434
Where did you get the stones from?
It's a store where the public can only buy through a contractor (trade pro) member. If you let me know your zip code, I can tell you if they have any locations nearby and if they do, I'll give you my contractor info so you have the option to purchase directly from them.
@@MarkShows1 im from uk im seeing if i can find them online! Thanks though 👍
@@Michael77333 I'm in US so I'm sorry I can't help with anything in the UK. Good luck.