Question about grout between brick coping

[mshumack]

You may want to seal the grout to prevent water from getting in - especially with the small cracks - and dirt from staining. I asked about sealers for my own (new pool) brick coping and was recommended to do so.
Mike

[putter]

I appreciate so much both of your replies, it gives me a little piece of mind in this project. Another question I have is that the man came to acid wash the tile and brick coping yesterday, now that it has dried, the taupe colored brick coping
looks discolored and spotty, almost like bleach was poured on it. Is this normal? I think the idea of a sealant sounds good but I don't want to seal spots in the brick. Do either of you have a brand of sealant in mind? And once again, you have no idea how much your input means to me, God Bless you. Lee Ann

[duraleigh]

Hi, Lee Ann,

It's impossible to say what that is without a pretty good photo. Before and after would be even better but I doubt you'll have that.

You would do well to post this question (and a good photo) on "john Bridge Tile Forum" IMHO it is the best tile/masonry help forum on the net....lot's of smart folks there.

I agree with you....don't seal it 'til you get a handle on what it is and if the owner can live with it or not.

Dave S.

[putter]

Dave,
I took digital pictures yesterday of everything and they came out pretty good! I am getting ready to email the John Bridge Tile Forum and see how that works. The pool men should be here today so I will work quickly. I emailed your responses to my friends in Germany and they are WOWED by this website and how nice you have been. Again, thank you and I will let you know what happens. Sincerely, Lee Ann

[duraleigh]

Hi, Lee Ann,

Good work! Your friend is indebted to you. I think you'll get good response from that John Bridge forum. They've given me great advice over the years.

Dave S.