Matte vs. Glossy Bathroom Floor Tiles
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Comments (7)Unglazed has that "matte" or "honed" natural stone feel to it. So there's a little bit of texture on the surface that the glazed doesn't have. That micro-texture can hold grime, but again the tile is not porous, so the grime isn't going to penetrate into the floor. And your tile is dark, so dingy showing as dingy probably won't be an issue. When you clean it, it'll clean up like new. So yes, to address your questions? Glazed is easier to clean. Unglazed may look dirtier quicker....See MorePenny tile bath room floor glossy or matte?
Comments (19)@mayflowers - Yes you can use them on a wet saw...you just have to be very careful. They also make tools specifically to snip smaller tiles. As for cleaning grout (for tile, not natural stone) use vinegar and water, 50/50 solution. If you have natural stone, 1 cap full of Dawn dish soap to 1 gallon of water. You can also use an upgraded grout for the bathroom floor. Most upgraded grouts do not require sealing as they do not allow moisture to penetrate. They normally cost more as well. -- Do not use an upgraded grout for the wet floor of the shower, this are needs to breathe properly and standard sanded grout should be used....See MoreAccidentally mixed Matt and glossy tiles in bathroom :-(
Comments (3)It doesn't show up in a photo, since it is all white. In person the matte tiles look almost a little grubby next to the gloss like there is a film that needs to be wiped off. And they reflect the colour and light differently. The mix is random but not so random as to look intentional. I think I will just have to live with it....See MoreBathroom tile - Glossy or Matte?
Comments (2)Doesn’t matter if the two baths have different flooring as long as the finishes within each room blend well. Glossy finish doesn’t always mean slick but do check that the glossy finish is ok for a room that will have water on floors at times....See Moredleetward
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