Expert Answers in Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

ANSWER – Normally brownish stains on tile in an exterior area are organic based caused by leaves or other plant materials that have deteriorated.  The fact that it is near a grout joint may be because…

ANSWER – What you use to remove the grout residue from a porous terracotta tile that was not removed during the installation process as it should depends on what kind of grout was used. A standard…

ANSWER – Saltillo tiles that are made in the region of Saltillo, Mexico, where that local source of clay has that distinctive Saltillo look, can vary in quality substantially, which can affect how it will…

ANSWER – I would have to guess that the reason you are getting dusty foot prints on your Saltillo tiles is because either it doesn’t have a sealer on it or the sealer you have on…

ANSWER – Glazed ceramic tiles are considered the most suitable for kitchen countertops because the glazed surface is somewhat impervious and more stain resistant. Porcelain tile is a type of a ceramic tile. Most glazed…

ANSWER – Any type of a clay based ceramic tile, which includes porcelain tile, is suitable around heat. Most quality ceramic tiles are fired in kilns near 2,000 degrees F, so they can withstand the…

ANSWER – I normally do recommend using a sealer on a glazed tile just to help avoid the maintenance problem you are experiencing.  Glazed tiles do not absorb, but if you apply a penetrating sealer…

ANSWER – Chances are the spider web black stains are due to the shiny surface sealer having micro cracks and dirt has collected within it.  It is possible that the sealer can get warm and flow,…

ANSWER – There are a lot of questions you need to answer to determine what is causing your tile to turn dull.  Is it an unglazed, polished or glazed porcelain tile? Was there any type…

ANSWER – Sealers cannot be removed with acidic products and regular cleaners.  You need to use a sealer stripper.  You should contact the manufacturer of the sealer, if you know who made it, and ask what…