{"id":3246,"date":"2016-10-24T13:38:22","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T18:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=3246"},"modified":"2018-07-16T05:26:34","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T10:26:34","slug":"sealing-ceramic-tile-showers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/sealing-ceramic-tile-showers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sealing Ceramic Tile Shower Walls &#8211; How to Seal Tile Shower Walls and Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>It is Critical to Seal Tile Showers Periodically to Prevent Mold and Mildew Growth<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"47%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sealing ceramic tile showers should be done every year or so. When it comes to keeping ceramic tile showers looking like new, besides wiping them dry after every use, you must also periodically seal ceramic tile showers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Grout and some ceramic tiles are porous and as a result absorb moisture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">ceramic tile shower<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> is not sealed water can penetrate into the tile and grout, and breed mold and mildew.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In addition, minerals in the water can also etch the surface of some glazed tiles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sealing tile showers protects them from absorbing water, and thus prevents mold and mildew growth, as well as protects against tile pitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Key Steps on How to Seal Tile Shower Walls and Floors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure the tile grout has cured for 2 to 3 days before sealing tile shower walls and floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ensure plenty of ventilation when sealing tile shower walls and floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use a tile sealer applicator bottle to apply tile sealer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Turn the applicator bottle upside down so the roller-wheel faces downward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Roll the wheel down the center of the grout line slowly making sure the tile sealer gets absorbed into the entire width of the grout line. But make sure to work in small sections when doing so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use paper towels or rags to remove any excess tile sealer from the adjacent tiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Allow the tile sealer to sit for about 10 minutes before removing any excess tile sealer from the grout lines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Move to another section of the tile shower area and repeat the process until all of the tile shower grout lines are sealed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Allow the tile sealer to cure for the manufacture&#8217;s prescribed time before using the shower.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">More about How to Seal Tile Shower Walls and Floors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In general, glazed ceramic tile does not need to be sealed. In addition, some types of unglazed ceramic tile do not need to be sealed. However all grout lines should be. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">See <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-grout-tile-video\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">how to grout shower tile<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> properly in this short video.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-grout-tile-video\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18865 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grout_Tile_1-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"Grout Tile Shower\" width=\"325\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grout_Tile_1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grout_Tile_1.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To determine if your unglazed ceramic tile needs to be sealed, apply a little water to the surface of one of the tiles and see if the tile turns darker. If it does, then the tile is porous and should be sealed.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-grout-tile-video\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Sealing ceramic tile showers<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> is easy to do and there are a number of tile shower penetrating sealers on the market to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-maintain-ceramic-tile-showers\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">latex or acrylic based tile sealers<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>, as well as mineral based sealers. The mineral based tile sealers have a strong smell, whereas the latex or acrylic based ones do not. I recommend using the latex based tile sealers. Each offers various lengths of time between reapplication, however I find it is wise to seal a ceramic tile shower every couple of years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to Seal Ceramic Tile Shower Walls<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to actually sealing ceramic tile showers, it is important to make sure that they are thoroughly dry first.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3041\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"HOW TO TILE A CUSTOM CERAMIC TILE SHOWER EBOOK\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/home_addition_bid_sheets\/basement-remodeling-bid-sheet\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Learn <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">how to tile a shower<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> with this eBook.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Keep in mind that it can take up to a week for shower wall tiles to completely dry, and even longer on tiled shower floors.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before applying a penetrating tile and grout sealer, make sure to read the instructions on the packaging first. In general, sealing ceramic tile showers is performed by applying tile sealer to the tile and grout lines using a rag or sponge. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After it has soaked in for a couple of minutes, the excess material is wiped off the ceramic tile and grout using a clean damp rag or paper towels. Note that you do not want to allow the tile sealer to sit very long on the ceramic tile, as it is can become nearly impossible to remove it once it has dried.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3045\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_shower-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ceramic tile shower and shower floor\" width=\"229\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_shower-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Tile_shower-1.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Apply a second coat to seal the tile shower for additional protection after you have allowed time for the first application to fully dry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For information on installing a shower pan membrane liner for a ceramic tile shower<\/span><\/strong>, see the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\">Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook<\/a><\/strong><\/span> from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/shower-pan-membrane-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17254 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shower Pan Membrane Liner Installation eBook\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-768x1056.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1-745x1024.jpg 745w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Shower-Pane-Membrane-Liner-Installation-Ebook-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>See HomeAdditionPlus.com&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/tile-stone-info\/Ceramic-Tile-Calculator.htm\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Ceramic Tile Calculator<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">See my &#8220;How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower&#8221; Ebook to learn how to tile your own shower<\/span><\/b>:\u00a0 For a detailed set of instructions on tiling a shower floor and walls, including pictures for every step in the process, see my \u201c<b><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">How to Tile Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/b>\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/how-to-tile-custom-ceramic-tile-shower-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17253 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/How_to_Tile_Custom_Ceramic_Tile_Shower_Ebook_Cvr_Pg_1_0-2.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information on How to Seal Tile Shower Walls and Floors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-build-shower-base\/\">How to Build a Shower Pan Base<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/back-buttering-tiles\/\">How to Back-Butter Tiles<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/tiling-floors-walls\/how-to-mix-thinset-mortar\/\">How to Mix Thinset Mortar<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Additional Ceramic Tile Resources from Amazon.com<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber9\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/1589230949&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/1589230949.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_V53966268_.jpg\" width=\"122\" height=\"160\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1589230949\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/1580111033&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/1580111033.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"160\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1580111033\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/exec\/obidos\/redirect?link_code=as2&amp;path=ASIN\/0974275433&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/images\/0974275433.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg\" width=\"95\" height=\"140\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0974275433\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; 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