Polished vs matte porcelain for shower walls
Joe Macker
4 years ago
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Comments (1)Both the extremes in the 'sheen' family can be deathly difficult to live with. Polished (or gloss) shows dust and dirt and paw prints because it is SOOOOOO shiny that any flaw shows itself. A MATTE finished floor shows oily paw prints because oils (skin oils) are HIGHER gloss then the matte. Therefore you SEE them. Matte is the LOWEST on the sheen chart (extreme low) and Polished (glossy) is the highest on the sheen chart (extreme shine). Both of these are DIVAS and like any Diva it should come with a live-in maid. Personally I would be more concerned about the SLIP rating. Someone with wet shoes (or any person wearing high-heals) is going to be slip-sliding into the walls, through doorways and eventually 'arse-over-tea-kettle'. I always question the decision to install GLOSSY tiles in malls. It is inevitably a man who made the decision. Any woman who has worn a narrow heel on a slick/shiny tile will tell you NEVER use them as flooring. I guess that tells you how many women have a hand in designing shopping malls....See MoreMatte or polished finish for shower wall?
Comments (1)Stainless steel or brushed nickel will hide more, however chrome is timeless! Invest in a water softener!!!...See MoreWater spots on polished porcelain shower walls (NOT hard water)
Comments (0)Hello, I have a 1yr old shower with polished porcelain (shiny) tile walls. After cleaning and then wiping with a microfiber cloth or squeegee, water marks reappear like magic immediately. I have very soft water so I know it is not due to hard water deposits. I've tried many different cleaning solutions and nothing seems to get rid of them. Has anyone else encountered this and how did you get rid of them? I should also mention that there's nothing to 'scratch' at - it's not a deposit sitting on top. Even if i rub with a dry cloth it doesn't seem to budge - they just reappear....See MorePolished porcelain tiles vs non polished tiles
Comments (5)The use of polished porcelain tile in showers is extremely common. That's almost all you see in fact. Some people like a matte finish - it's just a matter of preference. Porcelain tile is extremely durable and the shine does not wear off unless you deliberately try to dull it with some very caustic chemicals. It does not become dull under normal use. To be 100% sure about what you're buying, ask the vendor about the characteristics of the product you're interested in. Anything with a handpainted design could be less durable....See MoreJoe Macker
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