Steam mop ........ - Tile Advice

[Andy Allen]

Customer asked me today if it was ok to use a steam mop on a tiled porcelain floor...
Anyone know...??

 

[Bill]

I should hope they are OK, if not then the tiles must be sh$%^&

 

[hmtiling]

I've always advised against it with cement based grout

 

[Italy]

it can be used, after the grouting is mature.
a client of mine used it the night I made the grout.
the next morning they were ready for another grouting.

 

[J Sid]

I always advise against it and believe grout manufactures say no and the guarantee is void if one is used

 

[Flintstone]

I've always said to avoid it for risk of damage to grout

 

[Tile Shop]

As above. Tiles will be fine, grout will break down and crack over time. Also if you have a stain block or anti mould agent in it, they get destroyed almost instantly.

 

[Dumbo]

Aren't they a problem with polished porcelain as they remove any sealer that is put on the tiles that seal off the pores that were opened up during the polishing process

 

[hmtiling]

I should hope they are OK, if not then the tiles must be sh$%^&

Is the grout that might pose the issue along with some stone