I have porcelain tiles in my kitchen and outdoor patio. The kitchen tiles look good. However the outdoor tiles which are newly laid look dull. Is there some glaze which i can apply to make them look better ?
2007-09-17 09:20:09 · 4 answers · asked by Cheetah 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The tiles have been laid just a month ago.
2007-09-24 07:00:22 · update #1
How old is the tiling? Have you checked that there is not a light surface layer of grout on top of the outdoor tile which was not properly wiped off? If so ask Home depot how to best get rid of it. I used a light acid wash but I'm not sure if that is the best. If the tile is smooth you can try a razor blade.
2007-09-22 07:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by realme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. At a home improvement store you can get a tile sealer that leaves a glossy surface. You just wipe it on and let it dry. But, it's expensive (about $75 either a half gallon or a gallon, I can't remember). And, it comes in a yellow plastic bottle (so you know you're getting the right stuff).
2007-09-17 17:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
outside tiles dull with time purely because of the adverse effect the weather has on them and its a fact well known to tile manufactures so to counteract this ( and keep sales up) they have produced TILEGLAZE which is a product designed to make dull tiles look new and is available at most good hardware outlets,
2007-09-23 05:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by the devil wears camo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful what product you use as some will leave a slippery finish which is no good when it rains.
2007-09-23 22:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by susie vee 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋