Sealing porcelain tiles - Tile Advice

[Yorkshirelad]

Hi, I am fairly new to the tiling trade but have a question that i carnt seem to find the answer to ? Should you seal porcelain tiles before grouting (floor tiles) especially white high gloss finish with grey grout ??

Any advise would be appreciated, Thanks.

 

[Jon_Hall]

Hi, I am fairly new to the tiling trade but have a question that i carnt seem to find the answer to ? Should you seal porcelain tiles before grouting (floor tiles) especially white high gloss finish with grey grout ??

Any advise would be appreciated, Thanks.

You shouldn't need to seal as they should have been sealed in the factory. Try a bit of grout on an off cut and see if it stains the tile, if it does you have your answer.

 

[Yorkshirelad]

You shouldn't need to seal as they should have been sealed in the factory. Try a bit of grout on an off cut and see if it stains the tile, if it does you have your answer.

Thanks for the advice 👍🏻