Expert Advice on How to Seal Grout!

Dealing with grout can be really exasperating! Sometimes it becomes discolored and stained and some other times it gets cracked or goes missing. Grout issues can be never ending until it is sealed properly with an epoxy grout sealer. Since grout is porous, it tends to absorb moisture, thereby leading to mold and germ breeding. The porosity also makes it absorb food and oil spills, eventually leading to staining and discoloration. It also cracks and wears off if the underlayment at the time of installation was not proper. An efficient sealer forms a protective layer on grout, saving you from all these troubles. But you can easily go wrong on sealing grout if not guided properly. We will give you some expert advice on how to seal grout.

As you can see in the image above, the grout looks immaculate and beautiful. A good grout sealer should not be bulky else it will ruin the surface completely. To seal grout efficiently, you need a high-quality epoxy grout sealer. Many experts rely on Caponi for grout sealing. But before you seal grout, you need to clean and sanitize the grout to eliminate stains, mold and grime from the surface. After the stains have been removed and your grout is clean, you can seal it with Caponi.

Caponi - Epoxy Grout Sealer:

Caponi is an epoxy grout sealer built on a rock-solid 2-part solvent titanium resin/epoxy foundation. It is available in 40 different colors, which are mostly in earthy and neutral tones. It is a pigmented grout sealing system with a durable titanium base that does its work in just one coat. It is suitable for sealing both sanded and unsanded grout.

Here is How to Seal Grout with Caponi:

• After the grout has dried properly after cleaning, you can apply the epoxy grout sealer. Experts use an Italian made grout painting brush to apply Caponi. 
• Apply the sealant in a smooth and even coat over the grout lines. You need to take care that you do not miss out any part of the grout.
• After applying Caponi on the grout lines, you can wipe off the excess build-up using Alco - a paint thinner.

While sealing grout with Caponi, it is recommended that you use a high-quality grout painting brush and Alco - paint thinner, to get the perfection and finesse that experts deliver. Mentioned below is all that you need to know about a good quality grout painting brush and Alco.

Paint Brush - Italian-made Grout Painting Brush:

We manufacture a high-quality Italian made grout painting brush. It is an easy to use brush for cleaning and sealing grout. It  has specially designed bristles with easily swivel around.  The bristles hold up to the strongest solvents & resins. It is a very useful tool, which makes your task of sealing and removing the extra paint build-up quite effortless.

Alco - Paint Thinner:

Alco is a paint thinner which is used for removing the extra build-up after applying Caponi. This grout sealer cannot be cleaned with water and hence you need Alco which can be used in the ratio of 10:1 to removing the extra build-up and delivering a sleek and natural appearance to the grout lines.
After your grout has been sealed with Caponi with Alco and paint brush as useful tools by your side, you can now proceed to sealing your tile using a good quality stone sealer. Mentioned below is an efficient stone sealer which will give you long-lasting results.

Celine - Stone Sealer: 

We manufacture a high quality stone sealer - Celine, which is a clear topical solvent-based epoxy grout sealer. It forms a hydrophobic surface while penetrating deep into the tile and grout. Celine imparts a very sleek and natural appearance and does not look bulky. It forms a protective cover on your surfaces, preventing the grime and stains to settle.

How to Use Celine After Sealing Grout with Caponi:

• After you have sealed the grout with Caponi, wait for 1-5 hours for the grout sealer to dry completely.
• You can now apply a coat of Celine over the entire surface to seal the tile and grout at the same time.
• Start from top to bottom. Applying a single coat will give you a semi-glossy look.
• If  you want a high glossy finish, apply another coat after the first one has dried.

If you seal your grout following all the above mentioned procedures, you will definitely not face any issues such as cracking or staining. A step-by-step procedure of grout restoration not only preserves the beauty of your flooring but also renders a healthy flooring.