Expert Answers in sealers

ANSWER - It is not recommended to put an epoxy coating over the surface of any stone. First because it traps in moisture and stone needs to breath to avoid deterioration. An epoxy coating will…

ANSWER - The key to maintaining unglazed mosaics is to properly seal it, and properly maintain it. There are penetrating types of sealers such as Miracle 511 Impregnator that works well over unglazed mosaics.  The sealer…

ANSWER - There are no standards that say that the tile or grout should be sealed. Although some manufacturers or suppliers of products recommend sealing depending on the type of tile or the nature of…

ANSWER - Most penetrating sealers today claim to make the stone or tile surface more slip resistant.  Years ago a lot of silicone based sealers were used that make the tile surface very slippery.  Slip resistance…

ANSWER - There is a type of sealer called an enhancer that will darken stone tiles and unglazed ceramic tiles to some degree and seal it as the same time. So depending on what type…

ANSWER - Normally stains in grout can be cleaned depending on what caused the stain. There are grout cleaners and there are poultices for removing deeper stains. If you can't remove the stain then there…

ANSWER - If the porcelain tile is unglazed (through body meaning same material from top to bottom), it can actually be polished like a stone.  You could have a stone restoration company polish it.  It is…

ANSWER - There are products for sealing and enhancing stone that are penetrating sealers and provides a somewhat matt finish. If you go to our website at www.CTaSC.com and from the left menu select Resources…

ANSWER - Tile isn't really meant to be painted. You can try to paint it with an epoxy based paint that will provide a better bond, that will probably last longer. The problem with painting…

ANSWER - The best way to determine how to remove a sealer is to contact the manufacturer.  Miracle Sealants is listed on our website at www.CTaSC.com in Resources under Expert Answers, in Cleaners and Sealers…