My living room and kitchen are ceramic tile. It looks like they were done at seperate times with them trying to match colors. They are slightly different in color. They are different also in the shine. The living room looks like it has a top coat on it, while the kitchen is more dull appearing. I was wondering if maybe this was done by using the wrong cleaner on it or if it just isn‘t sealed. The floor cleaner I like says not to be used on unsealed ceramic tile. I would think no one would put unsealed tile in a kitchen, but I‘m no floor expert. Can you enlighten me a bit?
I doubt it whether you will get unsealed ceramic tiles. I used unsealed terracotta tiles once and I know you get unsealed terracotta tiles. I then had to seal them myself. The unsealed tiles are dull and porous. I have low gloss or satin ceramic tiles. They are duller in appearance than the high gloss tiles. To test to see if they are sealed put water in a tile. If the water is absorbed by the tile they are unsealed. You will see the tile going somewhat darker if the water is absorbed. If not obviously they are glazed.
You could try buffing the floor out and put a seal coat on
you need to check the bolt pattern, i do not think they will work
If its ceramic, its glazed and doesn t need a sealerOnly your grout may need it The difference you see in the tile is of course dye lot and the glaze and sheen is never the exact same. there also could be something on them from previous owner. Hard to see from here lol If you have a spare tile to look at, hold it up and look at all 4 edges Your more than likely going to see a bit of over glazing as it goes thru the bell glazer. Any other questions you can e mail thru my avatar and check my qualifications there GL
