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 ...

Those lines of grout between the tiles in your shower, on bathroom walls or in between floor tiles can get grungy and gray at times. So how can you clean up the mess? Probably the best method for ...

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 ...

Q: My shower stall was renovated with ceramic tile three years ago. Is it too late to seal the grout? A: You can seal grout the day after someone applies it or 100 years later. If it isn’t dirty, seal ...

Getting dirt and mold out of grout is not easy, but you can clean it with this solution: Pour straight bleach on the grout and scrub with a brush, being careful not to scatter the bleach where you do ...

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 ...

Whether you have a lot of tiled surfaces in your home or only a few small areas, you want to make sure you know how often you need to reseal your grout.