{"id":4836,"date":"2015-06-08T12:56:41","date_gmt":"2015-06-08T11:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.filasolutionsblog.com\/?p=4836"},"modified":"2021-07-28T18:39:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T16:39:47","slug":"do-you-need-to-seal-porcelain-tiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/do-you-need-to-seal-porcelain-tiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need to seal porcelain tiles?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do porcelain floor tiles<\/strong> really need to be sealed<\/strong>?  There\u2019s an argument to say that you\u2019d only seal a polished porcelain tile and would leave a textured or matt surface well alone.  But is this strictly true?<\/p>\n

Textured tiles<\/strong> can prove difficult to keep clean <\/strong>as they have \u201chigh-low\u201d surfaces.  A mop won\u2019t dig out the dirt and often \u201csnags\u201d on the floor.  In the case of matt finishes, some are smooth but others may have a slight surface texture  \u2013 and even the tiniest surface undulation will collect dirt.<\/p>\n

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Although a sealant isn\u2019t always recommended<\/strong> or necessary, a protective barrier offers a great alternative<\/strong>, with additional benefits. STOP DIRT<\/a> is an invisible barrier treatment<\/strong> that effectively fills the low spots of a textured or matt porcelain surface.  This protects the areas that dirt can get trapped in but it doesn\u2019t affect the tile\u2019s slip resistance, or create a shiny effect. The product has an independent approval for the pendulum slip test and, once applied, the surface is easier to clean.<\/p>\n

Tiles need to be thoroughly cleaned before any barrier or treatment is applied<\/strong>.  If they aren\u2019t, any dirt or installation residues will become trapped between the tile surface and the treatment, and the barrier\u2019s performance will be compromised, and it will look unsightly.<\/p>\n

To apply FILASTOP DIRT:
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