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   Guest_ | Jun 21, 2000 03:23am | #1

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   Wes,

   Normally tiles and grout are impervious to moisture from a bath or shower PROVIDED you have adequate ventilation. If not, the moisture will attract fungus in the grout and you'll find a great use for all your old tooth brushes. If you don't have a window or exhaust fan, put one it!

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   Tim_Jarrett | Jun 21, 2000 07:11am | #2

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   Not to be picky, but most Tile and Grouts are not impervious to water, unless you purchased an Impervious Tile or Porcelain Tile, which cost more than standard grades, and as for the grout, even polymer modified grouts need to be sealed, all grout is just sand and cement (basically) and will absorb and pass through water to the substraight, we seal every job, all it takes is a couple of hours, and is well worth the time. As another note, unless you had a waterproofing membrane installed, your installation is not "waterproof" so don't treat it as such.

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   Wes_Shelby | Jun 21, 2000 07:11am | #3

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   We are completing a small bath addition with new tile floors. Our installer says that we do not need to seal the tile and grout in the new bath. I wonder if the moisture generated by the shower and whirlpool would have an effect on the grout. I welcome any advice in this area.