I’m a remodeling contractor in the Northeast and can tell you that most bathroom remodelers do not take the time to seal tile grout for their customers. I could speculate why, and I’d probably point ...

Q My shower stall was renovated with ceramic tile three years ago. Is it too late to seal the grout? Also, one grout joint in a corner has cracked from the floor to the ceiling. How can I fix it so it ...

Identify the type of tile in your bathroom to ensure proper cleaning. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and vinegar, opting for pH-neutral cleaners. Regularly sweep and mop tile floors, using a baking ...

I get a lot of e-mails from people confused about grout. When they get to the tiling stage of their bathroom or kitchen renovation they get stuck. Or they've been living in a new home for a while and ...

Q. Isn’t it standard to seal new grout after it’s placed? If so, isn’t it reasonable to expect a quality construction place to do this automatically? They’ve said they don’t do that. The homeowner has ...

Caulk is used to seal the joint where your bathtub meets the ceramic tile. Grout keeps water from working its way between the tiles. There's a lot of expansion and contraction along the bathtub joint, ...

Discover how to clean floor grout using simple tools and cleaners—natural or store-bought. These expert tips will brighten your tile floors and keep them that way.

Deep cleaning grout removes dirt below the surface. Depending on the cleaning method and products, the process could strip ...