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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 (Post 493335)

Gracie, I fail to understand why and where is that stated?

I don't remember where it is stated. I THINK the builder tells you that at walk through. I know I have read it on this forum many times.

I don't know why.

This is a question for your rep. Do you have a rep Jimbo? You CAN trust your rep on these issues, in MY humble opinion.

Ours is Jim McLaughlin.

Another thing to be thinking about is that there is some debate on here all of the time whether things are needed or not. There are all kinds of folks who are interested in selling you stuff.

It would be interesting to have a poll on how many have extra downspouts installed and how many have their garage floor finished. How many have pine straw or pebbles. How many have water conditioners...on many things it is a matter of perceived need or a matter of taste.

On others it is a good selling job.

The bottom line is that it is your property. You can do anything but put in a flock of flamingos.

Sure I have a good rep in fact it's a husband & wife team.

But to say I can't have a flock of flamingos :cryin2:

Oh wait I can have two pets.................:oops:

Is two a flock?

As far as having things done or added to your home I agree it's your disposable income or put another way you're simply depleting your kids inheritance.:smiley:

I'm sure grouting is a personal preference and I'm glad I'm not in charge of that decision....

Welcome back Happinow! Great info!! How's you new golf cart?bb:wave:

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 (Post 493345)

....... But to say I can't have a flock of flamingos :cryin2:

Oh wait I can have two pets.................:oops:

Is two a flock? .....

(Here it comes...........wait for it..............) So that would make it two flocking pets? :faint: :1rotfl:

:jester:

Bill :wave:

Bill and sandy, our golf cart comes tomorrow as we have been too busy to get it any earlier and also we had to make room in the garage. Can't wait to drive it. Maybe a tootle around the neighborhood tomorrow is an order to get use to it without being in traffic. I must say, it's cuter than a button!

Originally Posted by graciegirl
It does cancel the warranty on the tile to seal it.

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 (Post 493335)

Gracie, I fail to understand why and where is that stated?

A quick call to Home Warranty should answer your question.

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 493251)

It does cancel the warranty on the tile to seal it. We have chosen to not seal our tile. We lived in our house in Hadley for three years and cleaned the floor frequently. Nothing ever changed as far as grout color.

If you knew me well, you would know I am an enthusiastic house cleaner, the product of generations of German haufraus. If it gets stained I will just add a little bleach to the water when we clean it. Henry is now our "Sharker". Bless his heart, he has taken over many of the chores that used to be mine. I am truly loving this retirement.

Many have sealed the grout themselves and it is no small task.

It is an option that can be done at any time. Either sealing it yourself or having it sealed. Our grout isn't "white white" but more of a ...greyish tanish grout. Not so quick to look dirty.

Just my take. I will be shrieking if it gets real dirty looking. This is a dirty place.

The new steam machines should make quick work of cleaning up tile!

My wife bought me one! Now whats that tell you!:mornincoffee:

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Originally Posted by CarGuys (Post 493634)

The new steam machines should make quick work of cleaning up tile!

My wife bought me one! Now whats that tell you!:mornincoffee:

It tells me that Ruthie loves you! ;)

I've been told to only use vinegar and water on tiles that have been sealed -- the steam heat supposedly removes the grout sealant.

I also heard (don't know 100% if true or not but it makes sense) that sealing the grout no longer voids the warranty. However, this was the case a few years ago.

I believe all grout will darken hen wet. Wait until it dries to serif it returns to original color