Clear Seal FAQ's
Q. Why is it important to have my Tile & Grout floor sealed? Sealing your Tile & Grout floor (and walls) is the only way to
protect your investment from water-based and oil-based stains. A sealer
prevents a spill from penetrating into the porous surface of the floor,
and gives you time to clean it up. And clean-ups are a snap! Simply blot
fresh spills with a clean cloth or paper towel. The sealer continues to
protect, even after repeated cleanings.
Q. Does my ceramic tile need to be sealed? No. The ceramic tile is sealed in the manufacturing process but the grout between the tiles should be sealed.
Q. How does a sealer protect my floor? The penetrating sealer is absorbed by the pores of the Natural Stone or
Ceramic Tile Grout. It fills up the ?nooks and crannies? so that wet
stains cannot get below the surface, and soil sits on the surface until
it is swept or wiped away.
Q. How is a sealer applied? First, the floor is professionally cleaned, neutralized, and fully
dried. Then, the sealer is applied using professional equipment and
allowed to soak into the flooring material for five to ten minutes.
Finally, the excess sealer is removed from the surface and allowed to
dry.
Q. Why is it necessary for a professional to apply sealer? Can?t I do it myself? Our professionals have the training, experience, tools, and a wide
variety of sealers for all types of natural stone, tiles and grout.
Professional application ensures complete protection for the entire
surface of the floor. Improper sealing can leave a sticky residue on the
surface of the floor that is difficult, if not impossible, to remove.
Q. What do sealers protect against? A penetrating sealer repels water-based and oil-based liquids, prevents
stains caused by most food and beverages; and protects the surface from
dirt and impurities.
Q. Does a sealer alter the appearance of a Tile & Grout floor? No. Our sealers protect without changing the original color, texture,
feel, or appearance of the surface. However, we also offer
color-enhancing sealers for natural stone, marble, granite, limestone
and masonry surfaces as well as grout line color sealants to change
grout color.
Q. Is a sealer expensive? Our sealing programs are affordably priced, and can actually SAVE you money in cleaning and replacement costs.
Q. Do you have different sealers to choose from? Yes. We have a wide assortment of sealers, designed for a variety of
surfaces and conditions. Some sealers are designed for interior use
only, others for exterior use. Some protect against water only, others
against oil and water. And some are designed specifically for floors
with high porosity, such as limestone, slate, brick, and concrete. Our
professionals will help you select the most suitable sealer.
Q. How should I maintain my sealed floor? We will provide you with literature on maintenance, and precautions on
choice of cleaning solutions. It is important to use the right cleaning
solution, as the wrong type can actually break down the sealer and
render it useless.
Q. Will my floor ever have to be professionally cleaned and sealed again? Yes. We can provide periodic maintenance cleaning and re-sealing to
keep your floors in top condition. The frequency will depend on the
amount of traffic on them, frequency of spills, etc. Sealers make
maintaining your floors much easier and more effective, yet not
maintenance free. |