With some grouts that can be even worse with it needing sealer.
How to seal natural stone wall tiles.
It s even easier for a backsplash since there s no need to avoid using the room while it cures.
Natural stones used.
Thank you beanz the tiles are from wicks travertine mosaic wall tiles they came in a pack and it just says natural stone.
Even tiles that have a pre existing sealer can eventually have that layer wear down over time.
Then clean the tile before you seal it.
Once the tile is dry spray the sealer on to the surface of the tile allow it to soak in for about 5 minutes then wipe the excess away with a damp sponge.
The solvent used in this sealer is equipped with hybrid carrier technology that enables the sealing polymers to reach deep into the stone and provides excellent resistance to staining substances.
These tiles have a natural color variation and can help protect your walls from grease or water splatters.
Using natural stone tile for your bathroom or kitchen backsplash does require a bit of extra care but the beauty of natural stone is well worth the effort.
For a guide on how to fix your natural stone tiles go to how to tile a floor or how to tile a wall and then come back.
Failure to do this can lead to the grout chipping and coming off over a short amount of time.
Fixing and grouting the tiles.
Choose a solvent based sealer for ceramic and porcelain tile or a water based sealer for natural stone tile.
How to seal finish stone tile.
Stone tiles are among the most desirable materials in modern homes creating an earthy designer look to floors counters showers and walls.
Any tile that is ceramic porcelain or natural stone needs to be periodically sealed.
Porcelain and ceramic tiles are not porous.
Natural stone tiles make a wonderful addition to the kitchen backsplash area.
Maybe not much help there.
So now you ve fixed your natural stone tiles in place you will have wiped off the temporary sealer during the grouting process.
I m going to run with putting a thin coat on and then see how they come out if that works i ll give it another coat and hope for the best.
The stone pro pro sealer is a professional quality penetrating sealer for natural stone surfaces.