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shane

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Im looking at laying floor tiles when I finally finish fitting my kitchen. I found some I like, but when talking to the woman in the shop she was trying to tell me they need sealing proir to laying ( both sides) and again when I have grouted? The tiles are polished black, and im worried if i paint a sealer over the top this will change the finish? Can anyone shed a little light opn this for me please.
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I have never had to seal floor tiles. If I were you I would look for some tiles that look the same and don't need sealing.

However, from experiance polished black tiles on the floor are a pain in the arse. they look smashing the day you lay them, but you have to clean them properly all the time, and getting the streaks out is impossible.

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high polished tiles scratch easy if you buy the domestic type, personally i would not buy tiles that need sealing

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my mates just laid some repro slate tiles from b&q, they cost peanuts and look terrific considering theyre made of plastic, i honestly couldnt tell the difference

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this man tels the truth I have them and the a pain in the nuts p.s. never even think of puting them in the jacks*frown*


On 8th Oct, 2008 Ben H said:
I have never had to seal floor tiles. If I were you I would look for some tiles that look the same and don't need sealing.

However, from experiance polished black tiles on the floor are a pain in the arse. they look smashing the day you lay them, but you have to clean them properly all the time, and getting the streaks out is impossible.

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if it is a natural stone ie marble, granite, slate then they do need sealing. not sure about both sides though.
the seal is a clear sealant, that stops the stone stained etc.
they do some good cleaner that dont leave streaky marks


shane

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cheers gents, appreciate it.
Shane


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this is very informative.. thanks

these forums have reaaly made things a lot more easier

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I'm not usually cynical, but James1911 - you have made two posts, both dredging up old threads and both of which happen to be the subject of the two business you link to in your signature.
You wouldn't, by any chance, be connected to those businesses would you?!


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On 12th Jan, 2010 graemec said:
I'm not usually cynical, but James1911 - you have made two posts, both dredging up old threads and both of which happen to be the subject of the two business you link to in your signature.
You wouldn't, by any chance, be connected to those businesses would you?!

it could be a bot? random as fook to look for on a turbo mini forum?...

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