Use and Care Guide
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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 lm 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 American Olean 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 nish. Polished Colorbody
™
porcelain
is achieved by mechanically changing the glaze surface
from matte to light, honed or high polish nish. 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
effective maintenance procedures, fully polished impervious
porcelain and polished glazed porcelain tile is a durable,
high value, long lasting tile oor and wall option for most
commercial and residential spaces.
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