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Originally Posted by CFrance
We have our entire first floor done in big stone-look tiles--light colored, not white, with light grout--in Michigan, because we live amidst sand dunes a block back from Lake Michigan and always have a golden retriever in residence, swimming in, walking in, and dragging in sand. After ten years, we had Stanley Steamer come in and steam-clean the floor and seal the grout. It was $700 for about a thousand square feet, but everything looked brand-new. We didn't even realize how dull the tile had gotten, because it is mottled. They did an amazing job. Plus they said they would come back the next year for half price. But the grout is still beautiful after three years.
I might have them back this summer as the condo is up for sale.
Our house in TV has tile in entry, kitchen, and around the breakfast bar. I'm wondering if I should have the grout sealed. Has anyone done that? I doubt the builder did...
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I found out as we are building our new home that the builder does not seal the grout. That surprises me since here, up North, standard practice is to seal grout. So, depending on how big the project will be and the time I have to spend on my knees, DIY, or hire a contractor to do it.