Can You Stain Glazed Tile

Staining ceramic tiles is a very meticulous process that yields long lasting results.

Can you stain glazed tile.

Sand only the tile surface not the grout lines. It could potentially make it too slippery when wet. Run the sander slowly over the surface to dull the glaze the point that it looks flat instead of shiny. The top layer will not allow anything to penetrate the glaze.

If not mask off the grout so that it does not get stain on it. Tile that has been treated or sealed will also have a hard time accepting a stain or paint. Wipe up the dust. Although it is much more difficult to mask off and protect the grout the end effect can be worth the extra trouble.

For tile that has a slick surface it will need to be sanded before a tile stain or paint can be applied. A glazed ceramic tile is not porous so the stain will simply sit on top of the surface and become a big mess. Therefore sealing the tile itself would be overkill. It is recommended that you prevent getting any stain or paint on places where you do not want it.

Applying masking tape along the edges of the area that you want to stain will also help you achieve clean and crisp lines. Sand the porcelain tile surface with a power sander and medium abrasion aluminum oxide sandpaper. Soak up some stain on the sponge and wipe it onto the tile. If you have a matte finish without glaze it may be to your advantage to seal the tile in order to stains.

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