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Bathroom tiles and Varnish
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.28 PM
I'm having porcelain tiles in the shower area of the bathroom, I've been advised by the plumber that they need to have a varnish coat on them to make them easier to clean and for the colour to stay longer. The shop where I got the tiles from, says its not necessary. Who should I believe and Is that true? And if so, what can I use for the varnish. Please advise
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Skillman Painting and Decorating .
Rating: 5 out of 5
Perhaps the plumber meant Grout sealer? But a correct grout for bathrooms should do the job. Porcelain tiles do not require varnishing at all!!
Answered28 April 2022
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Anonymous user
If you have polished porcelain tiles then use a penetrating sealer. This will stop any dirt or residue from collecting in the pores of the tiles. If they are unpolished, they don't need it.
Answered28 April 2022
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Anonymous user
Yes polished porcelain tiles do require sealing. This is because the surface of the porcelain tile has microscopic holes in it.
Answered30 April 2022
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Anonymous user
You do not need to grease the tiles atall grout dose the job and depending on the type of tile you chose it can have a glaze shine or a ruff texture or just matt
Answered1 May 2022
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