[getdul981]

I just wish that the builders in TV offered the epoxy grout. That is what we had put in our kitchen several years ago. It's a little more difficult to install, but there's no sealing. Once it's installed, that's it. They have to do the clean up as they go and not come back later to clean the tiles. We have chosen to have tile installed everywhere except the bedrooms in our Begonia. I'm not looking forward to having the grout sealed after a year.

[Yakero]

Originally Posted by TommyT

Another Newbie Question;

My wife and I built a designer in Pennecamp. We opted for tile rather than carpet and now have a question concerning "Tile Grout". The builder said the grout was not sealed and it would be up to us to handle that. I've heard pro and con concerning sealing or not and need some input from others that have been the same route.

Did you seal and why ?????

Did you not seal and why ?????

Any help will be greatful...

We have been in FL since 2005 and ALWAYS have our grout stained/sealed. Have done so to 3 FL homes. Our grout is pristine after 3 years. We wear "house shoes" and do not wear outdoor shoes in our home. We use a micro-fiber dust mop to clean the tile. Best to select stain that is close to tile color to give appearance of stone. We are very pleased with stain/seal process.

[alanmcdonald]

I would also like to know the cost, for a Begonia with tile in standard areas (2nd bathroom is 2 foot stretch).

[batman911]

Had Pat Moore seal our tile before we move in. Best time to do it before it gets dirty or need to move furniture. We ask for natural sealer without color enhancer so the grout and tile would remain the same color it was before the sealer is applied.