Do you have to seal grout for a fireplace hearth?

robs, Dec 11, 7:01am
I'm getting mixed results looking online. I'm tempted not to bother with sealing the grout.

happychappy50, Dec 11, 7:08am
Seal it,did mine yrs ago,no staining at all & it was an off white colour

cagivachick1, Dec 11, 7:16am
no and dont grout it a light colour, mid gray is the lightest you should do floor tiles

cagivachick1, Dec 11, 7:34am
you can buy cheap spray on sealer from mitre 10 etc if you want to do it

rojill, Dec 12, 3:55am
No, you don't have too, but it is recommended.

groovie1, Dec 12, 6:41am
You will eventually regret it if you don't seal. A pro once told me, seal, seal and seal. Keeps things looking fresh and clean.

dibble35, Dec 12, 7:01am
I never sealed mine, but it was a charcoal colour so no stains will show

blueviking, Jul 6, 7:42pm
Is this an open fire or woodburner. My woodburner sits on a hearth I built 25yrs ago. The grey plaster grout has never changed colour. Never stained. Slate hearth on a wooden floor.