Does porcelain tile need to be sealed?

[Papa John]

Im at my new home in Thailand.
I'm sure I need to seal the grout in the bathrooms and floors and granite counter top; but does the porcelain tile need to be sealed also?

 

[Cleanworks]

Im at my new home in Thailand.
I'm sure I need to seal the grout in the bathrooms and floors and granite counter top; but does the porcelain tile need to be sealed also?
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That's not even a serious question, you're just showing off. Wish I was there.

 

[FB7777]

What kind of third world bathroom is that ?

are you supposed to shower and shit at the same time?

 

[Papa John]

What kind of third world bathroom is that ?

are you supposed to shower and shit at the same time?

Thats the style in Thailand and I admire its simplicity.
The sprayer next to toilet is a poor man's bidet. We dont use toilet paper, because thats just 3rd world.
The rectangular thing next to showerhead is an on-demand water heater- cost less the $100. The whole bathroom basically gets cleaned multiple times a day.
The sink is across from the toilet- out of view in the photo.
Wood is expensive in Thailand.
The roof is welded steel beams with insulated fiberglass shingles.

The support pillers and floor are made of cement and steel.
As a former cement slave, I was impressed with their steel tying.

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

Thats the style in Thailand and I admire its simplicity.
The sprayer next to toilet is a poor man's bidet. We dont use toilet paper, because thats just 3rd world.
The rectangular thing next to showerhead is an on-demand water heater- cost less the $100. The whole bathroom basically gets cleaned multiple times a day.
The sink is across from the toilet- out of view in the photo.
Wood is expensive in Thailand.
The roof is welded steel beams with insulated fiberglass shingles.
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The support pillers and floor are made of cement and steel.
As a former cement slave, I was impressed with their steel tying.View attachment 95646

When do you move ther full time?

 

[Fat Mike]

Might think about getting that toe a friggin hat it’s so big and it looks like it’s winking at Damon

 

[Mikey P]

no way, I know that neighborhood, south Berryessa in San Jose.


Lets see your hut...

 

[FredC]

Might think about getting that toe a friggin hat it’s so big and it looks like it’s winking at Damon

for real
I thought my toes were ****** up

pretty sure that thing has teeth




Cool house though,

 

[Papa John]

Might think about getting that toe a friggin hat it’s so big and it looks like it’s winking at Damon

I had to have my toe nail removed and thats how it grew back. My leg was in a cast when my dad accidentally stepped on my big toe with the heel of his shoe!

 

[Papa John]

pretty sure that thing has teeth

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LMAO

 

[Papa John]

no way, I know that neighborhood, south Berryessa in San Jose.


Lets see your hut...

This is what was there before. Photo is half way through demolition. In-laws lived there to sleep next to the cows. Thier real house is around the corner.

 

[Fat Mike]

I had to have my toe nail removed and thats how it grew back. My leg was in a cast when my dad accidentally stepped on my big toe with the heel of his shoe!

High heels?

 

[Papa John]

When do you move ther full time?

I need to find a task or hobbie to keep me busy before i could handle living in Thailand full time. Boredom kicks in after 8 days and I start to drink too much, which I'd rather avoid.

 

[Papa John]

High heels?

No but about 200lbs! And he twisted his heel in, while he was trying to keep from falling.

 

[FB7777]

Thats the style in Thailand and I admire its simplicity.
The sprayer next to toilet is a poor man's bidet. We dont use toilet paper, because thats just 3rd world.
The rectangular thing next to showerhead is an on-demand water heater- cost less the $100. The whole bathroom basically gets cleaned multiple times a day.
The sink is across from the toilet- out of view in the photo.
Wood is expensive in Thailand.
The roof is welded steel beams with insulated fiberglass shingles.
View attachment 95644
The support pillers and floor are made of cement and steel.
As a former cement slave, I was impressed with their steel tying.View attachment 95646

Congrats John!

My brother-in-law built a home in the Azores of Similar construction except its 2 stories with bedrooms upstairs

Those propane on demand water heaters are very efficient to operate

you’ll need to take up fishing ,sailing or farming if you live there. When I visit my BIL we tend to go to the Cafes which are on nearly every street corner and drink our way out of boredom

 

[Nomad74]

John, Where do you put the fridge? Looking at the picture of the kitchen, I couldn't figure it out. I like the floors.

 

[ruff]

High gloss Porcelain has a "baked" on (in a kiln) glaze that is like glass. It does not need sealing (a waste of money).

Nice place John.
If boredom kicks in after eight days, maybe you should consider:

You're definitely in the right country for it.

 

[Mikey P]

Ifn it twer me..


Biking
Fly fishing
Off Roading if possible
Raise Chickens
Become a Teflon glide distributor

 

[ruff]

......or get together with tripod Tod.

 

[Nomad74]

I’m glad I’m not the only one with bad nails.

 

[Jimmy L]

Invite me over and we can cruze those bars for women.

 

[Hack Attack]

careful what you wish for in Thailand... well, pretty much anywhere actually

 

[Fat Mike]

careful what you wish for in Thailand... well, pretty much anywhere actually

So glad I’m married. Can you imagine finding out after the fact that you married a she’s that was really a he!

 

[Papa John]

Invite me over and we can cruze those bars for women.

You're welcome to join me anytime Jimmy.

 

[Papa John]

High gloss Porcelain has a "baked" on (in a kiln) glaze that is like glass. It does not need sealing (a waste of money).

Nice place John.
If boredom kicks in after eight days, maybe you should consider:

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You're definitely in the right country for it.

Finally someone answered my question. Lol
Thats what I thought.
Boy was it a challenge to find a sealer. They could grasp the need to seal stone or grout.
I would have preferred a penetrating sealer. But hopefully the stuff I ended up with will work. I'd post a photo of it but the lable is in Thai. I'll test in a small area of bathroom first.

 

[Papa John]

John, Where do you put the fridge? Looking at the picture of the kitchen, I couldn't figure it out. I like the floors.

The counter top we got was too long so we had to place the fridge just outside the photo to the left, near dinning table.

 

[Papa John]

So glad I’m married. Can you imagine finding out after the fact that you married a she’s that was really a he!

Basic rule-- if it acts too feminine, looks too good or is overly aggressive, then get a second opinion. Or just walk away.

 

[The Great Oz]

High gloss Porcelain has a "baked" on (in a kiln) glaze that is like glass. It does not need sealing (a waste of money).

Unless... it's the currently trendy matte finish. Every fingerprint or oily spot will look darker, so sealing is needed. The industry has caught up and now you can find sealers made specifically for "microfractured" tile.

 

[Mikey P]

I would leave the grout unsealed before I used a topical