How to Make Ceramic Tile Shine

Shiny Tile

Many beautiful tile colors are not shiny. But don't worry. You can make them shiny after they are installed and treated with a high-quality penetrating grout and tile sealer. Be sure to treat the tiles regularly to maintain the shine you desire.

Things You'll Need

• Glossy grout and tile sealer Lambs wool mop head Threaded mop stick Paint pan Disposable paint trays

Instructions

1. Clean the tile thoroughly before applying the glossy tile sealer.

2. Place a disposable paint tray into a paint pan and pour glossy tile sealer into the paint tray.

3. Thread the lambs wool mop head onto the end of a threaded mop stick and place the mop head into the sealer.

4. Begin spreading an even coat of sealer over the entire surface of the tiled floor using a linear mopping motion. Allow the floor to dry 1 to 2 hours in between coats.

5. Apply 2 to 3 coats of sealer. For a heavy, low-maintenance layer of sealer, apply 4 or more coats of sealer. This kind of sealer sits on the surface of the tile like polyurethane sits on the surface of wood. For a thicker finish layer, apply additional coats of sealer. Allow the sealer to dry 4 to 6 hours before allowing surface traffic on the sealed area.

Tips & Warnings

• To maintain a shiny appearance, glossy sealer must be reapplied regularly.

• Some tile sealers will add a slightly yellow color to the tile.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish