How do I make old tile look shiny?

Question

I have some old dark tile in our entry way. It's not an option right now to replace it, so I'd like to make it look better if possible. When I mop it and it looks nice and shiny. Then when it dries it looks dull. Is there any way to make it shiny all the time?
Thanks

Answer 1

You could try to re-seal the tile. Is your tile glazed? Glazed tiles should never need to be sealed, as the glaze is the sealer.

Do a water test first to see if your tile is soaking up water. Put a little water on the tile & if it turns dark, then your tile needs to be re-sealed.

If you just want to make it shiny, you can try a topical sealer. Your local tile/flooring store should be able to help you pick the best one. There is also something called a 'wear layer' which is an acrylic floor finish that helps to keep you from wearing through the sealer. Again, your local tile store can help you with this step.