How to Make Matte Porcelain Tiles Shiny With Sealer

Porcelain tiles are a timeless material for home design as they blend seamlessly with a variety of decor styles from modern to classic to eclectic. Porcelain tiles also work in a variety of home environments from kitchen counters to backsplashes to bathroom walls and floors. While matte porcelain tile creates an elegant, understated look, you might find yourself longing for the sleek, shiny quality of glossy tiles. Sealer allows you to effortlessly add shine and protect the tiles from scratches and other damage.

Things You'll Need

• 1/3 cup all purpose tile cleaner
• 1 gallon warm water
• Bucket
• Sponge
• Painter's tape
• Drop cloth
• Paint roller pan
• Shiny finish sealer for porcelain tile
• Paint roller

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Combine tile cleaner with warm water in a large bucket. Dip a sponge in the mixture and wipe down the porcelain tiles. Rinse well. Pat the tiles with old clean towels and let them air dry completely.

   • 2

     Use painters tape to tape off any areas of your work space that you don't want to get sealer on. Cover any exposed surfaces with a drop cloth.

   • 3

     Pour your sealer into a paint roller pan. Dip your paint roller in the sealer and apply a light coat to the tiles.

   • 4

     Remove the painter's tape and allow the sealer to dry for 48 to 72 hours.