Another approach that we have used successfully is to 1. spray the sealant into the grout lines with a pump up sprayer (on either small or large tiles), 2. let the stuff sit until it gets slightly tacky but not too much (about 5 minutes), and then, 3. pull the stuff diagonally across the tiles with a long handled squeegee.  This forces the stuff into the grout lines but gets it off the surface.  Then collect the residue at the end of the draw. Takes some practice to know how much to put down so as not to waste it.  Also works really well for 1 and 2 " tiles but will to a good job on larger tiles with some modification of technique.
Baird

On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 1:54 AM, Stephen Webb <stephen@newlifemarblerestoration.com> wrote:
For Water based sealer on wider joints I've used a grout cleaning brush (with pointed or trimmed bristles) on a handle, dipping the brush and carfully brushing out a long section.
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From: Georgia
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:19 AM
Subject: RE: [sccpartners] Grout sealing tool

Grout Perfect does have a terrific process that gets things done efficiently.  They just zip zip zip on through.  It really is worth taking their class.  Also, Alex likes to prep the surface, then he uses and small firm paint brush and zips along.  I personally like the use of a tooth brush that I trim to fit the grout line because it gives me the control of the amount and allows me to work it into the grout pores.

Grout Perfect has knee pads on wheels that they use.  They just zip along.  I haven't used them but they look really interesting.  Especially in smaller spaces. The rac-attack doesn't take up too much space in a van and the chest support detaches.  You could probably anchor a hook on the walls of your van to hold it.  I think you can go online and get the dimensions and get a box with similar dimensions to see if you could fit it with the rest of your equipment.

On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 4:11 PM, D Hudson <restoreworks@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks for the ideas. We have used the Wand and even with major modifications, it still is a problem. I can see why so many floors aren't sealed, a good thing for use, as sealing is a real problem with no good tool to use. I am not sure we have room for a Racatac in our vans and so many of our areas are tight fits.

I did find a tool called Injectamate. It is one that some carpet cleaners use to inject chemicals into and beneath carpets.  There is an extension tool that is supposed to allow a steady flow of sealer through a 3 or 4 ft tube, down to the grout.  It has different style brushes and pads for various size grout lines. But I can't find one in Houston and hate to buy and it be unsuitable for use, like the wand.

I will keep you posted on my search.

On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 2:44 PM, <jhartx2@aol.com> wrote:
There is such a thing as a grout stick that lets you seal grout from a standing position. I never liked it because it was very difficult to control the amount of sealer that you were applying so it was almost useless. I second Georgias recommendation of a racatac with a chest supporter. I use a applicator with a joam wheel called speedwheel to apply it. With the racatac your face is close to the floora nd you can really move quick while still having good control.
 
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In a message dated 1/14/2010 12:39:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, georgia@stonebuff.com writes:
On StonecareCentral.com there is a great thing I love...the rac-atack (I like it with the chest support.)  I hope I spelled it correctly.  In a large space it makes life a lot easier but smaller spaces it is easier to move around with less stuff.  Also grout perfect has some really terrific tools and I believe that they have lots of tricks of the trade to make things go faster, easier and with quality.

On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 12:43 PM, D Hudson <restoreworks@gmail.com> wrote:
We do a lot of grout sealing but can't find a reliable tool that allows us to get the sealant down on the grout line without getting on hands and knees.

Any suggestions?

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RestoreWorks
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"Best Carpet Cleaning Ever... Or It's Free"
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