soak with water until it softens and thegently scrape
How do you remove gloss sealer finish from ceramic tile that has left a film?
you have to use a wallpaper scraper and scratch it all out
You don't need to seal ceramic tiles if you use epoxy grout you will be fine with the high traffic
Grout can be applied over ceramic tile to fill the separations, then safely cleaned off the tiles with a wet to damp sponge.
A cheap way of cleaning ceramic tile grout is to use bleach and baking soda mixed with water and a toothbrush to scrum between tiles. One can also use a steam cleaner.
ceramic is smoother.
Yes, but it will destroy the layer of mfg sealer and will always take on stains. If you are trying to do this so you can adhere something to it,use a high % etcher and etch 2 times.
Tile has a glass finish & doesnt need wax, Wax can cause a slip & fall hazard when it gets wet Sealing tile is a misnomer, you really only need to seal the GROUT.. stop by the Depot & get some grout sealer, better for the grout
You don't need to seal ceramic tiles if you use epoxy grout you will be fine with the high traffic
It all depends on the sealer you used! I use a product called StableCrete that penetrates into the grout joints to waterproof them without leaving a film. Ready for light traffic in four hours. The Grout is what you seal with a ceramic install and not the ceramic!
Porcelain is usually sealed already. You then add sealer to the grout.
You apply ceramic sealer, available at your tile store.
yes
No it shouldn't, but you should still grout your tile.
Yes. If it is a ceramic or porcelain tile you only need to seal the grout. If you have a natural stone or quarry you need to seal the tile and the grout. Generally when you install natural stone, you seal the tile before you grout. Otherwise the colorant in the grout will seep into the tile. If the floor is existing you would seal it all at once. Don't forget to use a stripper to remove any old sealer. Make sure the stripper is acceptable for the type of flooring you are sealing. Stone can be very delicate and damage easily. Vinegar can etch marble, granite, and travertine. One last note, you get what you pay for with sealer. Invest in a good sealer and you will get much better, much longer results.
Tile is an Italian ceramic is about $5.29 a square foot. Tile, grout, tax is around $3000.00, from local store in NJ.
yes you can a lot!
Yes. But you would want to make sure it's immaculately clean first. Possibly etch with a slightly acidic grout cleaner. Follow instructions on grout sealer container.
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