If the tile soaks up the sealant seal the entire shower.
Sealing tile shower walls.
In this quick episode i discuss how and why you should seal the grout and tile of your bathroom.
Some tiles are too thick to absorb the sealant so check a small area first.
Shower tiles should be sealed every one to two years depending on how often the shower is used.
Simply wipe the surface of the slate tiles with the absorbent paper towels or cotton cloth to remove any wet areas of sealer that are on the surface of the slate tiles and grout.
The standard shower is one of the wettest places on earth with the equivalent of 2 500 inches of rainfall a year.
Use latex based products to seal both grout and tile.
Also tile is heavy so put down blankets to protect the floors and tub from being damaged by falling pieces.
This means that properly waterproofing a shower is not just a recommendation it is essential in protecting your home or commercial structure from the effects of water.
The tile does not come down completely to meet the fiberglass but stops slightly above it leaving a small gap.
After you have sealed one wall of the slate tile shower then move on to seal the next adjoining shower wall.