How Soon Can I Walk on Tile After Tile and Grout Cleaning?

The answer depends on what was done. A cleaned floor needs to dry, while a floor receiving a sealer may have additional cure-time requirements. Follow the technician's instructions and the specific product directions before returning the floor to normal traffic.

Cleaning vs. sealing

Sealing adds cure time beyond drying.

Drying

Tile surfaces dry quickly, grout takes a little longer.

Foot traffic

Use socks at first and avoid heavy traffic.

Furniture

Wait before sliding furniture back.

Product cure times

Follow the sealer's directions.

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