Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Grout Sealing
Grout Sealing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Grout Sealing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Grout Sealing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Grout Sealing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Grout Sealing labor cost? What are the important Grout Sealing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Grout Sealing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Grout Sealing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Grout Sealing expect to pay between $0.53 to $1.07 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Grout Sealing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Grout Sealing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Grout Sealing project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Grout Sealing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the grout sealer may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Grout Sealing something that I can do myself? | Most of the Grout Sealing project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Grout Sealing requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Grout Sealing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Grout Sealing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Grout Sealing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Grout Sealing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All grout sealer from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed grout sealer layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- No grout sealer or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All visible grout sealer surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- There will be no grout sealer on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to grout sealer application, whenever possible
- The grout sealer surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Grout Sealing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Grout Sealing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the grout sealer work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Test owner approved grout sealer on an inconspicuous area for discoloration or damage - prior to proceeding
- Select, specify and order grout sealer; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Review material choices for Grout Sealing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Install owner approved grout sealer using manufacturer specified materials and methods
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Grout Sealing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra grout sealer for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
