Use and Care Manual

Developed by Nature Porfido
12 in. x 24 in. tile shown in herringbone pattern
Dal-Tile Corporation
TILE CARE &
MAINTENANCE
CARE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE PAGE 5 OF 6
POLISHED PORCELAIN
General Cleaning
Tile, whether glazed ceramic or porcelain, should be
maintained on a regular and frequent basis to prevent
build-up of soil, grease, residue, soap detergents,
sealers, dampness, liquids, etc., to keep the surface
clean and lessen slippery conditions.
Glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles require minimal
maintenance. Either can be cleaned with clear water
and/or a pH neutral liquid cleaner (soapless). Follow
with a clear water rinse and wipe dry to prevent film
formation. As with most porcelains, spilled liquids
may stain light-colored products if not promptly
removed. Neither sealing nor acid cleaning is
recommended for any of Marazzi’s glazed ceramic or
porcelain tile.
Fully polished impervious porcelain tile is achieved by
mechanically changing the surface from matte/natural
to a honed or high polished finish. Polished Colorbody™
porcelain is achieved by mechanically changing the
glaze surface from matte to light, honed or high polish
finish. This process creates a microporosity on the
face of the tile. The tile itself is still technically sound
porcelain with the same characteristics expected of
high quality impervious tile.
The surface, however, may possibly require added
protection to assure cleanability and ease of ongoing
maintenance under a range of conditions including
but not limited to:
• grout haze removal
• construction chemicals and dirt
• maintenance/solvent based cleaning materials
• exposure to rubber containing solvent
based materials
• acid based materials
All of the above can result in hazing, spotting,
etching or general staining of the polished tile
surface. We recommend the use of a sealer on fully
polished, impervious porcelain and polished glaze
porcelain tile prior to grouting. We strongly caution
against the use of acid based or solvent based
chemicals for cleaning or construction maintenance
on fully polished impervious or polished glaze
porcelain tile. The use of such products may damage
the tile surface.
With proper installation techniques, preventative care
and eective maintenance procedures, fully polished
impervious porcelain and polished glazed porcelain tile
is a durable, high value, long lasting tile floor and wall
option for most commercial and residential spaces.
UNGLAZED/MATTE/TEXTURED PORCELAIN
Porcelain tiles with a matte or textured surface may
contain structure or micro texture for slip resistance
and visual enhancement. We recommend the use of a
grout release prior to grouting for these products to
enhance the ecacy of removal of the various types
of grout, latex modified grout, epoxy grout used in the
market today.