Sealing Tile or Stone – We have heard conflicting opinions on whether to seal or not seal tile and in particular porcelain tile? Please help clarify.
Sealers are normally only recommended for very porous ceramic tile and stone to minimize staining and to make it easier to maintain the product. With caution, sealers can be applied to more dense ceramic tile or stone, such as porcelain tile or granite stone. It is normally recommended to use breathable sealers on stone, and surface sealers are normally only used on very porous unglazed tile such as Mexican Pavers. Sealers can be used on more dense material to minimize staining, to minimize getting dirty from use and to make it easier to clean. Sealers can act as a bond breaker so dirt doesn’t readily attach and is easy to remove. Generally speaking the “penetrating type of sealer” works best on most products, but there are exceptions. Be sure to seal the porous grout as you seal the tile or stone to provide stain protection and easier maintenance. The penetrating type of sealers normally don’t change the color of the tile or stone. It is important to not apply any more sealer than wha
