Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles Information
General
Glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles are a popular option these days due their durability, water and scratch resistance. Originally tiles were hand-made, thus each was a work of art in its own right. Ceramic tile was used almost everywhere - on walls, floors, ceilings, fireplaces, in murals, and as an exterior cladding on buildings. Today of course most ceramic tiles are automatically manufactured.
People often ask about the need to seal Ceramic Tiles; the simple answer is they don't need one, however the grout which is porous will. Most porcelain tiles won't require a sealer either however there is a Micro Porous version of porcelain tile which will require it.
Glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles are a popular option these days due their durability, water and scratch resistance. Originally tiles were hand-made, thus each was a work of art in its own right. Ceramic tile was used almost everywhere - on walls, floors, ceilings, fireplaces, in murals, and as an exterior cladding on buildings. Today of course most ceramic tiles are automatically manufactured.
People often ask about the need to seal Ceramic Tiles; the simple answer is they don't need one, however the grout which is porous will. Most porcelain tiles won't require a sealer either however there is a Micro Porous version of porcelain tile which will require it.
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Ceramic Tile Cleaning Products
Tile Doctor Concentrated Tile Cleaner
A phosphate-free cleaner formulated for everyday use that's super-concentrated so one bottle is enough to make up to 121 litres. This neutral cleaner eliminates soap scum build up and hard water deposits when used regularly. The pleasant spearmint scent leaves a room smelling clean and fresh.
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Tile Doctor Pro-Clean Tile and Grout cleaner
A concentrated, multi-purpose high-alkaline cleaner, stripper and degreaser. Dilute with 3 to 5 parts water to use as a very effective cleaner that removes grease, soap scum, body oil, mildew and algae from areas that have been neglected or subjected to heavy use. Dilute with 2 parts water for the stripping of synthetic and acrylic waxes and floor finishes.
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Grout Sealing
Although Ceramic Tiles don't need sealing, your grout will and as prevention is cheaper than the cure we recommend you use a Grout Sealer to keep your grout clean.
Spray 2 coats of Grout Sealer on floor grout, 1 coat on wall grout. Spray application allows for the coverage of large areas quickly and easily. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
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A phosphate-free cleaner formulated for everyday use that's super-concentrated so one bottle is enough to make up to 121 litres. This neutral cleaner eliminates soap scum build up and hard water deposits when used regularly. The pleasant spearmint scent leaves a room smelling clean and fresh.
Click here for more details
Tile Doctor Pro-Clean Tile and Grout cleaner
A concentrated, multi-purpose high-alkaline cleaner, stripper and degreaser. Dilute with 3 to 5 parts water to use as a very effective cleaner that removes grease, soap scum, body oil, mildew and algae from areas that have been neglected or subjected to heavy use. Dilute with 2 parts water for the stripping of synthetic and acrylic waxes and floor finishes.
Click here for more details
Grout Sealing
Although Ceramic Tiles don't need sealing, your grout will and as prevention is cheaper than the cure we recommend you use a Grout Sealer to keep your grout clean.
Spray 2 coats of Grout Sealer on floor grout, 1 coat on wall grout. Spray application allows for the coverage of large areas quickly and easily. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
Click here for more details
Ceramic Problem? Click here to Ask the Tile Doctor for his advice.