In short, yes, if you want your grout protected year-round. Grout is porous – think about your grout lines as like sponges all around your floors or backsplashes or showers. Being sponge-like, grout absorbs everything it comes in contact with like dirt, mold, mildew, liquids, debris, and more. That milk you spilled? The grout sucked it up. The mud your kids tracked in. The grout absorbed it. The puddle of pee from your dog? The grout is full of it.

Now, if your grout lines were covered by a grout sealer, the spills, dirt, and so on, wouldn’t absorb into the grout. They would sit on the sealer. The grout sealer protects the grout as it creates a protective seal.

However, if your grout is epoxy grout, it does not need to be sealed. Only cement-based grout should be sealed. Epoxy grout is made up of epoxy resins, epoxy hardeners, and sand/aggregate fillers. Epoxy grout isn’t porous so it will not absorb anything. Epoxy grout is easier to clean than other types of grout. However, epoxy grout is more expensive and harder to install.

A good grout sealer like Grout Shield’s clear grout sealer or color grout sealer repels and stops the penetration of dirt/liquids and also minimizes buildup. You should seal your grout after installation. However, it’s never too late to seal your grout, but if it’s dirty, you’ll need to clean it first with a quality grout cleaner. For tough stains, try Grout Shield’s grout and tile cleaner. You don’t want to seal dirty grout lines, because they will stay looking dirty!

You can tell if your grout needs a grout sealer by doing a simple at-home test. Put a few drops of water onto the grout. Did the grout absorb it? If the water beads, the grout lines have a sealer on them. if the water is absorbed, the grout isn’t protected.

Grout Shield’s color sealer doesn’t just protect your grout, it will give you a brand-new color, as well. There are endless colors to choose from. Color sealer is also great to use if the grout cleaner is unable to get rid of years-old stains.

For more information on Grout Shield products, click our grout cleaning product page, or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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If you have porcelain wood tile and you don’t like the color of your grout, you don’t have to keep it. You can change the color of the grout, which can transform the whole look of your floor and room. The color of your grout can change the entire feel, vibe, and theme of a room. You can make your room look vintage, bold, modern, classic, uniform, etc.

All you have to do is use Grout Shield’s color sealer and squeeze it into the grout lines, like mustard on a hot dog! Then you take you fingers and spread and pull the color sealer across grout lines and tiles. Your grout color will transform from the old color and into the new color.

Using color sealer is an easy way to change grout color. It not only changes the color but it also seals the grout, so the grout is protected from stains, liquids, mold, mildew, and more. The grout sealer is great for refreshing your current grout color or changing the grout color entirely.

The color sealer is a penetrating sealer designed to revitalize and restore the desired color to your grout, or it can help you change the color. At Grout Shield, we can help you change your grout color to any color you choose!

Grout Shield’s color sealer is a colorant and sealer all in one. Once the color sealer has been applied, it will provide superior durability to protect your surface. The new colored grout will look like new.  The color sealer is thick and strong.

Check our video below to learn how to use Grout Shield’s color sealer on a porcelain wood tile floor.

Grout Shield’s color sealers come in 8 ounces (covers 250 square feet), 16 ounces (covers 500 square feet), and one gallon (covers 4,000 to 6,000 square feet). There is also a 2-ounce sample size container that covers up to 10 square feet.

For more information on color grout sealers or to purchase Grout Shield products, click our grout sealers page, or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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It’s time to clean your kitchen and bathroom. When you need to clean, what comes to mind? Mopping? Wiping down counter tops? Scrubbing the shower? How about cleaning your grout? Grout shouldn’t be on the back burner when it comes to items to clean in your home. If grout isn’t clean, it can make your entire room look dirty, even if it isn’t.

Don’t waste your time cleaning your rooms from top to bottom if you’re going to ignore your grout lines. Your grout should be maintained throughout the year. At Grout Shield, we make grout cleaners, grout sealers, and grout restoration products to help keep our grout looking renewed and clean. For this article, we wanted to share with you some reasons on why you should clean your grout and maintain it regularly.

• Grout is porous, and it absorbs everything it encounters like a sponge. Because of this, a lot of bacteria and germs can linger in the grout lines, so it is essential to clean it.
• Grout can turn black or brown if not cleaned properly or regularly.
• Grout can start to smell if not properly cleaned.
• Your floors/countertops/backsplashes will last longer. If Grout isn’t cared for, it can be compromised and break, which can lead to the tiles moving and breaking around it, as well.
• Your floors/backsplashes/countertops will look newer.
• Dirty grout can be bad with people who have allergies, asthma, or respiratory problems since grout can collect dirt, dust, and allergens.
• Grout-specific cleaners and sealers, like from Grout Shield, won’t damage your grout like regular household cleaners.
• It preserves your home’s value.
• Grout can hold mold and mildew, which not only looks gross, it can make you and your family sick.

Preventative care with grout will help your grout stay looking good year-round and keep you from having a dirty looking room that need fixing. The Grout Shield Maintenance Cleaner cleans stains in the grout, and it is perfect to use regularly Grout Shield Grout & Tile Deep Cleaner is great at lifting deep stains.

As you can see, there are many reasons to clean your grout regularly! Grout Shield grout cleaners are easy to use, and can get your grout clean with less effort. You will save time and money with Grout Shield’s grout products. For more information on Grout Shield products, click our grout products page, or call toll free at 1-800-631-0716.

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