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Discuss Porcelain Tiles in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi all I would like some help when choosing Porcelain tiles i am getting confused between Polished and glazed tiles. I am most interested in 60 x 60 tiles and ...
          
  1. 15-10-2007 #1
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    Hi all

    I would like some help when choosing Porcelain tiles i am getting confused between Polished and glazed tiles.
    I am most interested in 60 x 60 tiles and will cover all the apartment's floor.
    Can anyone help me to decide between Polished or Glazed
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    Me personally i like a lot of the glazed type as they can replicate natural stones and look well when fixed....the polished ones look ok as well but are self coloured according the tiles body but look stunning especially on kitchen floors etc.....dave..
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    Default Re: Porcelain Tiles

    Plus glazed won't need sealing.
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    Default Re: Porcelain Tiles

    do polished need sealing then.... Ive always thought not?
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    I recommend they are sealed..use a penetrating sealer specially designed for porcelain............dave..
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    Default Re: Porcelain Tiles

    yeah polished porcelain need sealed , the eggshell ones don't....
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