Yes you do seal porcelain tile unless it is pre-sealed. The reason for this is because most stone is porous and will absorb any liquids or humidity. This could result in mold and mildew growth. Consult the manufacturer on maintainance and care.
No, porcelain tile needs to be grouted which seals the floor. The tiles have their own water resistant finish on them when purchased.
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Not always. porcelain uses a certain type of clay, where ceramic is all clay. Ceramic tiles are called porcelain when they are non-porous. Another term with the same meaning is fully vitrified. These tiles can be used outside without being damaged in frosts, when any water that had soaked in would expand and damage the tile.
Not directly. Wood moves with changes in temperature and humidity, which would cause tile to come unstuck rather fast. You'd need to put in a layer of inert material first, like sheetrock, fibreboard, mdf or similar.
an average price to seal a floor properly is 1.00 per sq.ft. plus the cost of sealer used. This is a very poor answer, it depends greatly on what kind of tile, the use, how much & in what city.. Use average if you like, but on average your going to right as much as your wrong & that IS no way to run an airline! Grumble, grumble & dissent!
No, porcelain tile needs to be grouted which seals the floor. The tiles have their own water resistant finish on them when purchased.
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Seldom any need to seal any tile, certainly not Vitrified, what you will still want to seal is the grout..
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can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile on a bathroom floor
Depends on the size of a tile...
Porcelain tile is very durable. It can withstand heavy traffic, and is easy to clean. Porcelain tile doesn't deform in extreme temperatures. It is also skid resistant.
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Can I use water & vinegar to clean porcelain plank floor tile
Wax should NEVER be used on a porcelain tile. Porcelain is non porous and has no need for waxing. It will only become a mess to clean later.
Porcelain tile is basicaly glass & doesnt need to be sealed, sounds like some sales person is trying to sell you a smoke grinder. The grout should be sealed but your wasting your money sealing a porcelain tile. Ceramic, maybe, saltillo absolutely, but not the porcelain.
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