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  "name": "Does kitchen backsplash grout need to be sealed?",
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      "name": "Does kitchen backsplash grout need to be sealed?",
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        "text": "Standard cementitious grout requires periodic sealing, whereas high-performance epoxy or pre-mixed urethane grouts do not. Traditional cement grout is porous and absorbs cooking grease, spaghetti sauce, and water unless sealed roughly once a year. Upgrading to an epoxy or advanced urethane grout eliminates the need for ongoing sealing, resists staining naturally, and does not crack easily. If your backsplash features natural stone such as marble or tumbled travertine, the stone tiles themselves must also be sealed both before grouting and on a regular maintenance schedule to prevent discoloration.",
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        "description": "Traditional cement grout requires regular sealing to resist stains and moisture, but epoxy and specialty pre-mixed grouts are non-porous and do not require sealers."
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  "description": "Traditional cement grout requires regular sealing to resist stains and moisture, but epoxy and specialty pre-mixed grouts are non-porous and do not require seal"
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