Apply a sealer to floor the bathroom can have several advantages. Sealants can help increase the slip resistance of floor tiles, which can help make sure the bathrooms. Sealers also help prevent the tiles and grout staining, making them easier to maintain. Many types of sealants are now in the market. Choose one based on the amount of wear that suffer the floor and what type of tiles are installed.

Grout sealer

The slurry is made of Portland cement mixed with sand and sometimes pigments. The cement is porous and can absorb moisture. Protects grout impregnation with a sealant. Avoid using topical sealer on the grout; a topical sealer will not prevent grout stains but will give a bright and remarkable finish.

Stone floor sealants

Seal the bathroom a floor made of stone with a silicone impregnation sealant for porous tiles and formatted. Sharp and polished stones can be sealed all at once with the slurry using the same sealant. The fallen stones and slate tiles may benefit from a second sealant to deepen the color of them. This sealant is applied topically after impregnation sealant; avoids penetrating grout joints to avoid giving a shiny appearance.

Sealants porcelain

The glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles are not porous and do not require sealing to protect them from moisture. Both products, however, can be slippery when wet. Sealants impregnation applied to the surface, is allowed to dry for 10 minutes and then cleaned and increase the sliding resistance of these tiles. In addition, some polished porcelain and ceramic tiles with texture can be sealed prior to grouting to help release it, which will make it easier to clean and help remove grout haze.

Terracotta floor tiles

The unglazed terracotta tiles and Saltillo tile with red clay bodies and should always be sealed, especially in humid areas. To leave only the color of the tile and not change its finish, use a sealer impregnation. To leave only the color, but create a glossy finish, use a floor sealant urethane. To deepen the color of the tiles, mixing linseed oil with paint thinner and apply it to four layers on the tiles. Sealants should be applied in at least two layers for maximum protection of the tiles.