Sealing Ceramic Floor Tiles?

[mav101]

Hi all, just a quick question on sealing tiles. From searching the threads, am I right to think that glazed ceramic floor tiles in a kitchen do not require sealing, before or after grouting? I was under the impression that all tiles should be sealed before and after grouting. Is this not necessary with glazed ceramic? Do cut tiles make a difference? Thanks!

 

[petenicholls]

Glazed ceramics do not require sealing. The glaze will protect from any penetration and staining. Polished porcelain and natural stone tiles are the ones that need sealing.

Pete

 

[grumpygrouter]

Glazed ceramics do not require sealing. The glaze will protect from any penetration and staining. Polished porcelain and natural stone tiles are the ones that need sealing.

Pete

Agreed!!

 

[mav101]

Just to add to that, sorry if its a silly question, but does the grout between the ceramic tiles require sealing?.....

 

[Gazzer]

It doesnt need to be sealed but it can be if required.

 

[rolly2]

tiles dont need sealing but i would seal the grout any spilages will stain the grout

 

[mav101]

Thanks for the replies Rolly and Ramic! Any thing I should look out for when choosing a sealant? The grout is grey in a kitchen. I suppose its no harm having the grout sealed if it could stain (eg. spilled wine, grease, etc.).