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 ...

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 ...

The lines of grout between the tiles in your shower, bathroom walls and floor tiles can get grungy and gray after a while. Refresh its appearance by cleaning and resealing. There are three major types ...

Those lines of grout between the tiles in your shower, on bathroom walls or in between floor tiles can get grungy and gray at times. So how can you clean up the mess? Probably the best method for ...

Q: My shower stall was renovated with ceramic tile three years ago. Is it too late to seal the grout? A: You can seal grout the day after someone applies it or 100 years later. If it isn’t dirty, seal ...

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 ...

I’m a remodeling contractor in the Northeast and can tell you that most bathroom remodelers do not take the time to seal tile ...

A. You can seal the grout the day after you applied it or 100 years later. If it isn’t dirty, seal all three sides of the shower with a tile sealer or masonry sealer. That will make the grout ...

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 ...