Porcelain stained by grout.

[aqua blue]

Use the impregnator to seal the tiles then after grout has dried apply the grout protector. Then seal/impregnate the tiles further.

 

[itstony]

Use the impregnator to seal the tiles then after grout has dried apply the grout protector. Then seal/impregnate the tiles further.

Thanks, I shall do some research here and see what the equivalent product is here and be sure to use it prior to grouting, I don´t want that staining again if avoidable.

I can now also see what would happen if a cup off coffee or tea was spilled ... yep, will seal them.
Is the imprenator a water based solution?
Also, does it alter the tile shade at all?


The guy at the building supplies did say you need to apply the grout and clean it off quickly, but I wont try that. Applying a barrier has to be the way.

 

[aqua blue]

Tip- Always try a test piece before using a new product.

 

[itstony]

Can I obtain some feedback on Porelain tiles?

Just had a massive argument about this situation and need some clarification.
These Porcelano tiles appear glazed, therefore my other half will not accept these tiles are porous and it is a case that the grout has eaten into them.
She has used Curry and tea on them and convinced they are not porous.

The term used above Ímpregnator´ appears to me to impregnate and not just a barrier.
Sorry guys, please clarify:mad2:

 

[aqua blue]

Porcelain tiles are porous if you put a drop of water on the surface and leave for half an hour that section will appear darker. Don't assume that because it is polished that it has also been sealed.

 

[aqua blue]

If they are glazed then they will not need to be sealed. drop some water on them and leave for 20 mins if this area doesn't appear darker they are glazed, double check with the supplier.

 

[itstony]

Yes, we are going to the supplier and get them to call the the place the tiles come from.

I shall try the test you suggest, but it hardly dispels the grout stauning eh?

 

[aqua blue]

Ceramic tile vs porcelain tile | difference between the tiles
http://www.infotile.com.au/magazines/tiletoday/past/2004/43/article.pdf

Some more info.

 

[itstony]

That Aussie link was brilliant, trhanks for supplying that.
I did write another thread to catch evryones attention, but may have been removed??

I hope others get to read that, it was educating.
If others read that first, before they attempted working with Porcelano, they would be wiser and prevent mistakes.

Nive one Aqua blue

 

[aqua blue]

Glad to be of some help.... Even if your tile is glazed, with porcelain the kiln temp as you know is greater. This can lead to distortion and the need to trim tile to unify size after glazing. Hence some possible problems with grout bleeding into the sides of tiles.