How To Seal Tile Shower Walls

Make it easier to keep your bathroom sparkling by following these simple steps to seal your grout.

How to seal tile shower walls.

I show the process of applying redgard topical membrane. Most tile have a recommended grout that works well with them so check your manufacturer s instructions. Use spacers for grout joints. Apply painter s tape to the tiles above the gap you are filling with caulk.

Clean and repair grout. Some tiles are too thick to absorb the sealant so check a small area first. Leave at least 1 8 inch joints on top of. Also seal the tiles if they are natural stone.

Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk. In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom. Once the thinset has dried for 24 hours remove the spacers and prepare the wall for grout. Mix a small amount of grout at a time and apply it with a rubber float.

Prep the shower area for tile layout to start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to seal it image 1. Allow the shower to thoroughly dry prior to sealing. Wipe the tile and the fiberglass pan with a clean cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove any dust grout residue. After grouting the installation seal the joints to protect the walls fully.

If the tile soaks up the sealant seal the entire shower. Use latex based products to seal both grout and tile. Work it into the spaces using a diagonal motion. Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles.

How to seal a fiberglass shower pan to a tile wall 1.