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wine~o

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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:45 pm

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Links to Topps tiles were added to the spam filter, hence the link not working.

I think these are the tiles.

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Post subject: Re: tiles in bathroom seem to be soaking up water...please h

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:46 pm

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Though I would also suggest the "Unibond" grout would be the most likely culprit...

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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:56 pm

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Both the grout and adhesive are of very poor quality IMO

If it was me i'd be redoing the whole floor, but if you wanted you could seal the grout after everything is dry

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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:06 pm

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ok thanks for the replies..... so what should i use to seal? and do i paint the grout and tiles?

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Colour Republic

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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:12 pm

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Webby Bear wrote:

ok thanks for the replies..... so what should i use to seal? and do i paint the grout and tiles?

Ensure the tiles are completely dry (very important!) before you apply a sealer, your tiles are glazed so you would only need to seal the grout.

In your cases I would use

http://www.lithofin-uk.co.uk/Stainstop_w.html

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http://www.lithofin-uk.co.uk/KF_Grout_Protector.html

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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:16 pm

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brilliant stuff. thanks so much for your replies :)

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wine~o

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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:27 pm

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Colour Republic wrote:

Webby Bear wrote:

ok thanks for the replies..... so what should i use to seal? and do i paint the grout and tiles?

Good call by Colour Republic..

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