So because of my lovely neighbors giving me the low down on grout and the importance on sealing, I took the initiative and contacted my PM to check and see if this is something that they would do after they put the tile in the bathrooms. Below you will see how our convo goes:
Hi PM,
I hope all is well. I went pass the house last week and everything is coming along great. I hope you all are doing okay working in all of this heat.
I was just checking in to see how everything was coming along this week.
I also had a question about the tile in the bathrooms. I wanted to know if the grout will be sealed once it is installed? From what I have read sources recommend sealing grout about 48 hrs after installation. I was hoping that the those bathrooms would have sealant placed on the grout so that we can avoid permanent stains, moisture and mildew from forming.
Let me know.
Thanks,
Chelly
This was his response:
Trimmed yesterday. Caulk trim and spackling walls today. Second paint Friday and weekend. Ceramic Monday and Tuesday. Trades rest of next week. We do not seal grout. We also don’t recommend it in the first year in new construction because the house will settle particularly as you transition to heat this fall and the wood begins to dry out behind the walls. Grout lines may get some cracking which we have a one year warranty on and if you seal the grout, it makes touching up the grout more difficult. It is easy to clean if you get any stains. You just scratch the stains out. I can usually do it with my fingernail or a small screwdriver.
PM
Okay sooooooo he is trying to tell me that I should wait a year in case the grout cracks...ummm....I'm not feeling that...What are your thoughts?
I feel like I will seal in the bacteria and moisture if I wait this long, not to mention I am sure the grout will not be as bright and fresh. I have seen several instances where the grout has been ruined, not to mention it is recommended to seal once a year or every few years so after a year anyways, the sealant would have worn down......
