Grout Waterproofer/Sealer from shower

ToastyToes · 11 Mar 2020

Hi all,

Has anyone used one of those grout waterproofers to help prevent grout absorbing water from the shower?

I am paranoid about leaks and mould so trying to do what I can to minimise water getting behind those tiles.

https://www.ltp-online.co.uk/prod/ltp-wall-and-floor-grout-protector

Thanks

TeaAndBiscuits · 11 Mar 2020

Yeah, I've used that exact stuff recently.

Too soon to make any long term comments, but you can straight away see the result - water no longer wets the grout, it just beads off it.

Don't know why they only sell it in minimum 1L quantities though - even if I redo it every 1 year, which is twice as often as recommended, I'll never use the rest of the litre I bought if I live to 100.

ToastyToes · 11 Mar 2020

TeaAndBiscuits said:
Yeah, I've used that exact stuff recently.

Too soon to make any long term comments, but you can straight away see the result - water no longer wets the grout, it just beads off it.

Don't know why they only sell it in minimum 1L quantities though - even if I redo it every 1 year, which is twice as often as recommended, I'll never use the rest of the litre I bought if I live to 100.

I thought the same. Was going to get the spray one but I prefer the cheaper and large bottle.

Did you use a small brush to apply it? How many coats did you do?

Thanks

TeaAndBiscuits · 11 Mar 2020

Spray one seemed like it would be messy and the majority would get wasted.

I used an artists brush to apply it. One coat all over the bathroom, but two in the shower area (I have a walk in / trayless shower)

bobasd · 11 Mar 2020

OP,
if you have correct preparation behind the tile and grout then the "waterproofing" is mostly done. background prep rules in the tile world.

T&B,
thats great to hear, perhaps you will give the tile forum a heads up in say 12 - 18 months time - i've always been sceptical about such applications but i'm willing to live and learn.

lostinthelight · 13 Mar 2020

Ive been using this stuff for around 20 years and really rate it

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Grout Waterproofer/Sealer from shower

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