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Materials

Seal the ceramic tile grout

Every year, in June.

What to do

Wipe a clear liquid silicone sealer over the grout lines on tiled floors.

Why it matters

Grout absorbs water and stains, and on a floor it carries that water down to the substrate.

Where this comes from

Habitat Studio p.20 — annual sealing of the grout joints with a clear liquid silicone sealer.

Catch it while it’s still maintenance.

Domisura keeps this schedule for your house — dated to when things went in, and reminding you when each task comes round. The record stays with the address when you sell.

Start a record for your home

General guidance, not professional advice. For gas, electricity, structure or water, get a qualified trade.