Brick, Tile Floors - Sealer Treatment
Place folded towels next to carpet areas adjoining
tiled areas to absorb water. Using a scrub brush or large
sponge and detergent, scrub the floor surface and rinse
with clear water. Be sure any dirty wash water is
completely removed from crevices. Allow floor to dry
thoroughly.
From a reliable hardware or paint store get a brick
masonry sealer; sold in gallons only. It is a clear
solution so it does not change the color of the tile or
bricks and grout, but it will give a gloss to the
surface.
Paint the sealer on the dry tile or brick, being sure
to cover all crevices and cracks in bricks and grout.
Let it dry and apply a second coat. Thereafter, apply one
coat about every year to maintain the seal.
The sealer prevents dust from grout being tracked
into the house, and makes cleaning very easy with a damp
mop.
Some people prefer to use a wax over the sealer.
Experiment with a sample tile or an inconspicuous corner
as some waxes leave a streaky undesirable finish.