Sealing Tile - Things Even a Monkey Should Know

"Things Even a Monkey Should Know" is a show about things EVERYONE should know about doing fixes around the house, yard and cars. This is the last in a series of four segments which takes us on the (fun!) journey of replacing a tiled shower floor. This last week I am sealing my newly tiled and grouted floor.
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[icyblue]

Absolutely brilliant title. I have been dealing with a contractor for 3 years because they tell me my expectations of keeping the grout white past a few weeks of installation or regrouting was unreasonable. They tried every excuse to justify they weren’t at fault. I don’t have the language at the time to explain what or how went wrong ( not to mention a few tiles aren’t flush in height but they said that the work has done with good craftsmanship anyhow 😅) Just discovering this step that they most certainly did not do so no wonder, or advise me to do it. If you own it you have to learn at least what it takes to execute because contractors will con you and gaslight you.

[tundra]

Thanks Tamera! I have waited and been stood up by handyman for months now, I will just do it!

[MrEman]

Best video I’ve seen on how to use this product, thank you.

[frederickfunk]

The soapy water was a great tip, I've always had trouble with calking sticking to my finger. I'm sorry you don't do the videos anymore, but I understand your reasoning. I watched many of them today and found them informative and your presentation quite enjoyable.

[jimpukall]

Kudo's Tamara! Your presentation and pleasant disposition were flawless! I could see you with a segment on Ask This Old House. Thank you

[jane]

I so love this shower floor. What is it and where from!?

[vvalasek]

This is a great and comprehensive walk through of this process and I’ve seen many videos on this

[stevepatrick]

Wow Tamara, That really came out nicely! A person won't find that tile selection at their big box home improvement store! You really have some great ideas for making the mundane tasks like a re-tile unique. (Painting a washer-dryer! :-)) If a person was planning on selling their home and was making repairs in preparation for showing/open house etc., a project like this could add value to the asking price and make the home stand out from other potential buying choices. Great Job!

[binskibinski]

I was wondering if you sealed the walls too besides just the floor ? Thanks- good job by the way

[TheEuclid]

Regarding the edges of the shower, you applied sealant over the grout and then finished with caulking. Are there any issues with putting caulking over sealant?

[davidhill]

Love that floor!
Thank you
Patricia

[patriciagarrity]

I didn't find an answer to the question about Shower Tile Walls with Grout. Is the 511 Impregnator Sealer used and same method to apply and wipe?

[pranava]

I didnt didnt see the product, only blue bottle, most important. Good show

[rerewest]

Love shower floor tile ! Really nice .

[tomsavage]

Should you always caulk last? Could you also caulk and then seal everything?

[mariherceg]

Hi, after using this product to seal how do you clean regularly your shower without tempering with the seal? Can this be used on the walls as well? Thank you!

[lukejones]

That shower is such a great design 🙂 thanks for the video

[howardyounger]

what a great job i love your show you are very informative i have always been good at that kind of stuff, but you taught me a few things. that tile job was beautiful.you make it fun to watch with your upbeat attatude thanks.

[jjsjunction]

You should actually spray the soppy water onto the joint after you apply the caulking then wipe the joint with your finger and then you will achieve a perfect job ! It keeps the caulk from sticking to the floor and wall as you wipe the joint with your finger !!! So much of a time saver and so much less mess and a better finished product !

[michaelpidgeon]

A woman who is Crafty and beautiful love it