ok, iv got some porcelain tiles to seal,ive already checked and they're really porous.

read up loads on the two products in question,just wondering peoples thoughts on them.

do i need to use the impregnator then the polish or would the impregnator be ok to use on its own???????

what finish do both products leave i.e matte or shiny ect.

sorry for all the q's but im aiming to get whatever one i need ordered online tonight .

thanks in advance

Originally Posted by l33zers

ok, iv got some porcelain tiles to seal,ive already checked and they're really porous.

read up loads on the two products in question,just wondering peoples thoughts on them.

do i need to use the impregnator then the polish or would the impregnator be ok to use on its own???????

what finish do both products leave i.e matte or shiny ect.

sorry for all the q's but im aiming to get whatever one i need ordered online tonight .

thanks in advance

Sorry, total contradiction in terms...how did you check to see if they were porous, take someones word for it ?

tbh im a time served tiler,times been out a couple of years now.

this is for my own house,ive used porcelain on site before but never had to seal any of them.tested with marker pen and water and they're really porous.

dont have any probs with the tiling or anything.......just want to get the job spot on and all sealed properly.

Is it polished mate ?

You only need an inpregnator suitable for porcelain.....lithofin fz is the one i use...

FZ Protective Impregnator
For fully vitrified ceramic and porcelain tiles. Ready-to-use special impregnation fluid with special oil and grease repellent additives. Lithofin FZ Protective Impregnator creates an oil and water repellent zone, and is especially effective on low absorbancy surfaces. This helps reduce sensitivity to staining and makes stains easier to remove. Surfaces protected with this treatment are less sensitive to dirt and easier to maintain.

well kinda.....not as glossy as some tiles ive used but yeah they are polish.also says on the box that they need to be sealed before they're laid.

looked into that one aswell dave but its a little pricey.

It might be pricey...but who wants inferior materials.....do you use cheap tiles and cheap adhesive..?.... so why compromise on what seals them.....

Originally Posted by Dave

It might be pricey...but who wants inferior materials.....do you use cheap tiles and cheap adhesive..?.... so why compromise on what seals them.....

totally agree mate but cash is a little tight at the mo if you know what i mean.

CTD sell it for about £25 a tin..so not that expensive really......the HG range is cheaper but i find them to leave a slightly tacky residue when buffing the excess off...

how many metres does a tin do?

Depending on tile it will normally do about 15 to 20 mtrs a tin( 500ml)...per coat

so you think that is the best one to buy and use then?

I can only say on what i use.....some use other brands but i find lithofin has never let me down....

let us know how you get on..

will do mate,thanks.

Aqua Mix Penetrating Sealer about £8 for a litre

Kev

I've not used the HG one for a while personally, I find the Fila Polished Porcelain sealer better and it hardly affects the finished appearance of the tiles either.