Questions and Answers for Custom Building Products StainBlocker 12 oz. Stain Resisting Admixture Additive for Grout

A:  Yes, but it will have to be applied every 6 months or so just like any other grout sealer.

A:  Yes, you can apply it. You’ll have to apply it every 6 months or so for it to work. It’s much better to mix it in the grout first.

A:  To better have your question answered, please call Custom Building Products at 800-272-8786.

A:  yes

A:  Yes, a penetrating sealer like TileLab SurfaceGard penetrating sealer may be applied to grout treated with the StainBlocker Additive for Grout. For further assistance please contact our Care and Maintenance division at 800.272.8786 option 3

A:  A water-based penetrating sealer like TileLab SurfaceGard Penetrating Sealer may be applied grout that has been treated with the StainBlocker Additive for Grout. For further assistance please contact our Care and Maintenance division at 800.272.8786 option 3

A:  After 4 years I have had no need for additional sealer

A:  You could if you wanted to. Their would be no real bonus to do this, unless you also need to seal your tiles

A:  StainBlocker Additive for Grout is incorporated into the grout as it cures to help with stain protection the life of the grout. StainBlocker Additive for Grout Should only be used as a grout additive and not an independent sealer. For further assistance please contact our Care and Maintenance division at 800.272.8786 option 3

A:  It’s permanent.

A:  StainBlocker Additive for Grout is an additive that is intended to mixed with the grout prior to spreading into tile joints. For further assistance please contact our installation division at 800.272.8786 option 2

A:  this is not an over the grout sealer, this product is intended to be mixed in while mixing grout. so if you're removing and replacing your grout this is what your looking for.

A:  that's the calcium in either the grout or the thinset that found its way to the forefront. You can try some light grinding

A:  In order to give you the best possible answer we would like to know a few more details about your installation. Please contact our technical services department at 800 272-8786 option 3.

A:  Yes, the additive can be used on slate.

A:  This is not top sealer or stone sealer. This is an additive to your grout in replacement to spray on grout sealer. For slate you would want a grout and tile sealer, which would be applied on over top of your finished job.

A:  This can be used on any type tile you install, as this sealer is for the grout. You add this sealer to the grout as you're mixing it, in place of the water. The mixing directions on the bottle explain what proportions to use.

A:  StainBlocker Additive for Grout is an additive for Polyblend Sanded and Non-Sanded Grout. For further assistance please contact our Care and Maintenance division at 800.272.8786 option 3

A:  Unlike traditional sealers, which are applied to grout after it has dried for 2-3 days, StainBlocker for Grout is added directly to the grout mix during installation, to immediately repel dirt and make cleanup easier after the grout is dry. Please contact Miracle Sealants for more information regarding the 511 Impregnator. For further assistance please contact our Care and Maintenance division at 800.272.8786 option 3

A:  StainBlocker Grout Additive may be mixed with grout to provide stain protection. Sealing grout is recommended, but is not required. For further assistance please contact our installation division at 800.272.8786 option 2

A:  12 oz. of StainBlocker Grout Additive and 6 oz. water may be used with the 7 lb Polyblend Sanded Grout. 12 oz. of StainBlocker Grout Additive and 36 oz. water may be used with the 10 lb Polyblend Non-Sanded Grout. For further assistance please contact our Care and Maintenance division at 800.272.8786 option 3