OK, so we lifted some cheap laminate flooring in a small vestibule exposing some filthy quarry tiles. I've set to cleaning them up - a very very slow process with lots of scrubbing and every chemical stripper/cleaner I can lay my hands on! No, seriously, all paint sploshes and old tile sealant and paint/polish is coming up. There seems to be ingrained black specks but these could be part of the tile themselves I suppose. As said its the vestibule where we'll store coats and shoes so I do not need perfection.

There doesn't seem to be any glaze or seal over the surface of the tiles (well not anymore!). How can I waterproof them and bring up a nice terracotta or reddish glossy, easy to wash down, shine. I thought of polishing the surface with Tableau red floor polish but can't see if that also acts as a sealer. Tableau liquid wax floor polish is uncoloured but would do the sealing. Or should I be using something else completely. Plese help. Thanks

LTP Online

Use some of this..

LTP Glaze Protector

A low maintenance satin finish self shine sealer for glazed ceramic, unpolished porcelain and vitrified quarry tiles. Protects and embellishes all types of tiles, excellent for use on low absorbent quarry tiles including new Victorian style flooring. Highly resistant to wear and stains. Slip resistant. Maintain with LTP Floorshine.

Tips: For interior use only.

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