Resurfacing Ceramic Tiles
- 1). Place and press down firmly a piece of masking tape over a tile to test for existing sealer. The tape can be removed once it has contact the tile surface.
- 2). Peel off the masking tape. If a sealer is present, you will see a substance on the tape. The sealer helps protect the tiles from water and scuff damage. The sealer needs to be stripped to work on the tiles.
- 3). Use a ceramic-compatible sealer stripper if a ceramic tile sealer was used on the tiles.
- 4). Rub the stripper onto the tiled surface and then remove it by rubbing the surface with a sponge and rag; the old sealer will come off with the stripper.
- 5). Vacuum thoroughly the tiled area to pick up loose debris.
- 6). Wipe the tiles with a damp mop using plain water over the vacuumed area. Let the tiles air dry.
- 7). Scrub any caked-on debris on the tiles using a pot scouring brush. If necessary, use a ceramic stain remover product on hard to remove stain on the tiles.
- 8). Apply a generous amount of ceramic tile sealer over the tiles and grout using a mop. Wipe off excess sealer with a clean rag.
- 9). Add two more layers of sealer on the tiles. Again, wipe off excess sealer before applying a new layer. When all three layers of sealer have been applied, wait half a day before using the resurfaced area.
