Sealing the grout is an option step in your shower installation, but if you want to prevent it from trapping moisture, doing so regularly is a great idea.

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 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 ...

Natural stone tile like marble is very porous and can be easily stained, even by the grout. So it's always a good idea to seal your tile before your grout. TIP 1 - Make sure the marble is clean and ...

Q: My shower stall was renovated with ceramic tile three years ago. Is it too late to seal the grout? Also, one grout joint in a corner has cracked, from the floor to the ceiling. How can I fix it so ...

Unless your family has very unusual hygiene habits, your shower tile will not have to stand up to wear and tear from heavy shoe traffic. However, it does face stresses of its own. The most important ...