Does sealing grout stop a shower from leaking? - Inspire DIY Kent Thomas

[@vesiclu7738]

Great video, really helpful, thanks mate

[@InspireDIY]

You are welcome Vesiclu😊 I'm glad it helped.

[@Palmhavenhome]

Thank you for the video mate, I’m in the gold coast and both of our showers have had cracked grout lines and two or three cracked tiles, Unfortunately our showers have had existing leaks from years upon years of use but fortunately a couple of your videos have given me reassurance in what to do and how to go about it till we can afford a full bathroom renovation.

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you Tane, can I recommend another fix option that I love.. A remedial membrane works well! see this link 👍 Kent ebay.us/x1M0mB

[@sangpham9685]

Hi Tane, im in Gold Coast as well, and we are on the same boat. There are crack on tiles and leaking to the lower storey. Have you tried the method above ?

[@Palmhavenhome]

@@sangpham9685 hi yes I am currently waiting one more day for my regrout to cure then I’ll be sealing it. I my second shower is also leaking with cracked tiles, I’m going to be replacing those cracked tiles and reflecting the entire shower floor and repeating the sealing process in there also. It’s not recommended but I also retrofitted a puddle flange under the shower where the shower drain comes out, it’s not done properly or to building code but it will do for now till we can do a full renovation on the bathrooms. I’d recommended you replace any and all cracked tiles, remove them from the shower floor and let the floor dry out a little bit. If you’re gonna do it yourself, Remove the wet shower base screed and old grout dry it out with a heat gun, and do a coat of Bondcrete in that area then re screed those effected areas and re tile the area with suitable tile and thinset, regrout the entire shower floor and make sure to allow the new thinset, screed and grout suitable time to dry out(I’d give it at least a week for each step as it’s cold weather currently)

[@sangpham9685]

@@Palmhavenhome oh man are you builder or tradie. It’s sound abit complicated to me haha im just a freshman with those DIY things. I wish i could know how to do all of the above as you advised

[@Palmhavenhome]

@@sangpham9685 I’m an electrician by trade but currently an apprentice carpenter. There are devices out there that will repair your tiles and reseal the shower or can be expensive though

[@Shosho-ij5ob]

Great video, very helpful, thanks for putting effort to share.

[@InspireDIY]

Glad you liked it Shosho, cheers for the nice comment 🤙 Kent

[@YoureWrongImRightGetOverIt]

how do u know theres no moisture under the shower? is there access underneath from a lower floor or crawl space where u can check the moisture levels?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Ruthless, yeah I cut an opening in the downstairs bathroom ceiling below this shower for access and moisture testing👌Kent

[@garyrish]

Thanks Kent great videos much appreciate you making them I have a rental property and I will attempt this as quotes have been around $4000 to remove reseal shower Thanks again gary Ralph

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Gary, thanks for the kind comment, coming up soon on InspireDIY is stage 2 where I seal over the shower tiles with a clear membrane. I’ll be sure to tag you in the comments as this could be a game changer and save big bucks $$👌Kent

[@MichaelSchnuelle]

@@InspireDIY Can you comment me in this video. Would like to see the clear membrane used.

[@Speedmouse94]

Did it fix the issue garyrish

[@julianalderson3938]

Gota do this. Thanks

[@olivechopper]

Good on you Julian, best of luck 🤙 Kent

[@smitty522]

Wipe off with a wet cloth, damp, or dry?

[@milamou9352]

When you are wiping the walls down after applying the sealant, doesn't this remove some of the product from the grout? Pardon me if this seems like a stupid question.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Mila, great question.. Penetrating or impregnating sealers work differently to a surface sealer, once applied any remaining sealer that has not soaked into the pores of the grout or stone should be wiped away (within 20 mins) so it doesn't leave a hazy, sticky or greasy residue. I hope this answers your Q. best of luck mate, Kent

[@abettermankind9761]

Thank you for your great instructional videos Kent. Does the sealer make the tiles slippery when they're wet?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey, thanks for the nice comment, no they’re not slippery- there is no change to how the tiles feel. Best of luck with your project and let us know how you get on👍Kent

[@abettermankind9761]

@@InspireDIY great stuff Kent and thank you for the speedy reply. Would you recommend me getting this sealant from Bunnings?

[@InspireDIY]

They didn’t have this one (at my local store anyways) a local landscape supplies was the stockist, I guess because it’s a masonry sealer as well. Have a google of this product name + your location and see what comes up. 😉Kent

[@abettermankind9761]

@@InspireDIY No worries. Thank you again. 👍

[@OfficialAceBoogie]

Nice series of videos

[@InspireDIY]

Thanks ace. What were you looking for help with? Kent

[@OfficialAceBoogie]

@@InspireDIY have a leaky tile shower. I’m going to try these methods and hopefully it helps

[@InspireDIY]

Good on you mate, this is just one method, or a complete rebuild, or a clear waterproofing membrane over top are also options. This was cheap and easy ...and leak free so far. Let me know how you get on 👍 Kent

[@OfficialAceBoogie]

@@InspireDIY will do!!

[@clubsoda7421]

@@InspireDIY what would you recommend for a clear membrane product?

[@monikanock4317]

Hi Can you send me the link of the product so i can buy .thanks

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Monika, you can use any penetrating sealant, and if you are serious about a long term (guaranteed) fix can I suggest a remedial membrane. brushed on afterwards - it’s such a good remedy👌👌 see this link, cheers Kent ebay.us/x1M0mB

[@RebelAdmin]

If you use epoxy grout do you need to waterproof it after?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Rebel, the installers of this epoxy grout claim that it is a waterproofing fix for a shower. to be fair - it is when its first installed, but with any settling house, any building movement, timber floor etc, which all leaky showers seem to be in then as soon as the epoxy grout separates from the tile then it's not waterproof any more. it wouldn't be my pick as a fix! best of luck mate, Kent

[@jinilover]

Is this product sold in Bunnings? I can't find in their website.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey jinilover, check the description of this video, I’ve added the link there 👍 cheers, Kent

[@wendystewart5665]

How long does the sealer last ? Do I have to keep reapplying it ?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Wendy, I have seen different suggestions on different products, eg. 1yr - 5 yrs💁🏻‍♂️ I have just done my second application after 12 months of trouble free shower use👍 I have also heard that this won’t work long term so,, fingers crossed. Kent

[@cinthyatamayo797]

Can I find this at home Depot? I'm in Mexico and not sure if they would have this here.

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Cinthya, there is this product 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews! ships from Amazon US, it looks much the same as what I've been using. amzn.to/3RmPOAB Best of luck, Kent

[@rizla2000]

Nice video, really informative and to the point. Keep it up 👍 How often do you need to reapply? How is it holding up a year later? Are you still seeing results? Cheers

[@InspireDIY]

Hey rp, thanks, nice comment👍 1 yr on and no problems, water isn’t beading on the surface anymore - but substrate is dry, no mould in ceiling cavity. I think a re-coat next year to keep us out of trouble would make for a good plan going forward. Cheers mate, Kent

[@rizla2000]

Hi Kent, I have applied the sure seal to the shower and the rest of the bathroom. Just wondering does your grout still change colour like it’s wet?. It only does it after a while having the shower running. Just wondering if I need to do a third coat? Cheers Ryan.

[@InspireDIY]

@@rizla2000 hey Ryan, nope💁🏻‍♂️ no colour change here, admittedly though my grout is white and how much can white change when it’s wet?

[@cl-up2pw]

Hi Kent. What happens when some of the grout is missing/worn off and the tiles are black ? Do you recommend regrouting and then sealing ? Thank you for your helpful postings !

[@InspireDIY]

Hey c l, yeah I would👍 scratch back the old grout a few millimeters, then reapply a new layer of grout over the whole lot. Then it’s a personal preference to seal, if you are worried about leaks I would seal as grout is porous like a sponge. Let me know how you get on🤙Kent

[@cl-up2pw]

@@InspireDIY Thank you for your amazingly prompt reply! I shall heed your advise. If the tiles are black marble should I use black grout ?

[@InspireDIY]

What’s the other sections of grout done in?

[@cl-up2pw]

@@InspireDIY it is a really old property but beautiful marble tiles.. seems more gray presently. I don't think it was white previously. It looks the colour of cement.

[@InspireDIY]

Yeah we have a grey grout in a bathroom here and it just always looks like a dirty white, I would go white grout on white tiles if it needs redoing. Maybe black on black in your case 👍 best of luck

[@parada542]

Where to buy it?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Parada, there is a link in the description of the video showing an option. Best of luck mate, Kent

[@peterryan9154]

Can I apply it over silicone

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Peter, yeah you sure can mate, go for it👍 best of luck. Let us know how you get on. Kent

[@II-dz8mm]

Hi, any difference between this and normal grout sealer ?

[@InspireDIY]

hey II, this is normal grout sealer, you can use any type however this was the best I could find (as far as reviews), and I’m very happy with how it worked out. best of luck,👍 Kent

[@kesiyaxavier2554]

Sir would this prevent the grout from cracking?

[@InspireDIY]

Hey Kesiya, from what I believe the most important part of avoiding cracked grout is to mix it well with the exact right amount of water, making the right consistency before applying. Good luck with your project 👍👍 Kent

[@lorrainemitchell-maxwell1536]

Where can I find this product?

[@InspireDIY]

Are you in Australia?

[@Shaj0812]

Firstly you need to wear a mask and you need to do it in a well ventilated place. Secondly I found a bottle with brush attachment which made it much easier to stick with lines

[@InspireDIY]

Good suggestion. Thanks Shaj, Kent

[@helloiambear5531]

Lol how do you move the shower to a new place that is well ventilated?

[@Helpfulsuggestions]

The product says not to apply on shower floors! How slippery is it ?? Lol

[@InspireDIY]

Hey John, great question👍 so there is no change to the grip/texture at all whether it’s wet or dry which is reassuring, and no colour change either. Cheers, Kent

[@Helpfulsuggestions]

@@InspireDIY Grate to hear. I’ve looked for that product but not sold in American stores. I found another product to protect my shower with. I hope you keep us updated for how many years you have been leak free. When it comes time that you redo your shower keep an eye in the flex seal tile job. Seems to do a grate job on KZbin.

[@cdog04]

Omg this is soooo wrong

[@bradenmiller3476]

Why

[@InspireDIY]

😂Hey Braden, I was just gonna ask the same thing

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Why