seal ceramic matte tile? how to clean?
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Glossy or matte ceramic tile?
Comments (1)I ordered samples of my tile (Daltile Rittenhouse Square) in both gloss and matte, splattered both clear and soapy (Dr. Bronner's liquid soap, since that's what we use) water on them, and let them dry. The matte showed less of a mess, and since I'm not what you call the best housekeeper in the world, that's what I chose! You may wish to replicate this experiment for yourself, since your water hardness and choice of soap/shampoo may yield different results. If you are bent on the look of the gloss tile and are willing to put a bit of work into maintaining it, squeegeeing or wiping down the tile with a microfiber "miracle cloth" after using the shower will circumvent spotting. If you're doing a glass enclosure, you'll need to do this to the glass anyway (the main reason why we do not have a glass enclosure!) so you might as well have your shiny tile....See MoreNEED advice on how to clean tile floors before sealing.
Comments (1)Oxyclean and hot water, mixed as recommended on the side of the tub....See MoreMatte finish ceramic tile looks better wet than dry, solution?
Comments (1)You can seal tile it with a gloss sealer, but beware, because you'll end up having to 'maintain' the sealer finish, which depending on use, may wear off in high traffic areas. Here is a link that might be useful: Tile Cleaning Info...See MoreSealing Kitchen Ceramic Tile Backsplash
Comments (7)Thank you Sophie. I'm using white Mapei Keracolor U Unsanded Grout (with polymer). I'm mixing with water, no additive. It was recommended that I still seal the grout with the 511 Seal & Enhance. The Mapei material instructions indicate that sealing is not "required" but a sealer "may be applied". I'm concerned about keeping the white grout clean, especially behind the cooktop. Has anyone used Mapei Keracolor U Unsanded Grout in a kitchen environment and NOT sealed?...See Moremamaandsage
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