Do Porcelain Tiles Need to Be Sealed?

It's one of the most common questions we hear, and the honest answer is yes. Porcelain looks dense and impervious, but most porcelain — and the grout around it — is porous enough to trap dirt and stains. Left unsealed, a beautiful new porcelain floor can become dull and difficult to clean within a year or two.

Why unsealed porcelain gets harder to clean

Microscopic pores in the tile and grout draw in dirt, grease and spills. Over time this builds up below the surface, so no amount of mopping brings the floor back. Many homeowners assume the tile is simply "worn out", when in fact it was never protected in the first place.

Seal it early — or clean and seal later

The best time to seal porcelain is immediately after it has been laid. If that window has passed, all is not lost: the ECO Clean & Seal process deep-cleans the tile and grout first, then seals with Aqua Shield HD to protect it going forward.

How Aqua Shield HD protects porcelain

Aqua Shield HD is a penetrating sealer built on fluoro-bond nano technology. It soaks into the pores and chemically reacts to form an invisible, breathable barrier against water and oil-based stains. It won't darken, yellow or add gloss, and it won't make the floor slippery — so your porcelain still looks exactly as it should, just far easier to keep clean.

The bottom line

You can enjoy easy-to-clean porcelain floors for many years — but they must be sealed. Don't risk the stress and expense of a floor that becomes impossible to clean. Seal it, and protect your investment.