Do You Need to Seal Your Tile Floors

Whether you’ve just moved to a new home or you are renovating your bathroom or kitchen to give it a modern touch, you have probably asked yourself the question of whether or not you need to seal your tile floors.

Many people wonder if it’s worth spending the extra time and money sealing the floor tiles. So, what are the benefits, and what happens if you decide not to seal your tile floors?

Benefits of Sealing the Tiles

Sealant can extend the lifespan of your floor tiles.

Sealant ensures that your tiles will last longer. It will reduce your cleaning by up to 50% by enabling you to easily wipe away any dirt or built-up grime on your grout. The sealant also repels moisture and bacteria that can get in between your bathroom tiles and age them more quickly.

What Happens if You Don’t Seal Your Tiles?

If you don’t seal your tile floors, the grout can start to absorb water, bacteria, and stains, leading to potential mold growth and changes in the consistency and health of your bathroom floor.

It might cause your bathroom tiles to wear away more quickly. Water damage can occur more easily, and that may start to build up in between the tiles. Not only does this look unsightly, but it may also cause a safety hazard and can affect the texture of your tiles.

In order to prolong the lifespan of your floor tiles, it’s generally best to get them sealed. You can do this by yourself or contact a professional grout company that will get the job done to a high standard for you. If you have old tile floors, get them professionally cleaned and sealed by the experts to bring them back to life!

For those of you needing to seal your tile floors, contact The Grout Specialists today, and  get a quote for our  tile cleaning and sealing services.