Water repellents reduce the absorption of water and dirt on the finished ceramic surface. They mainly protect polished porcelain tiles and unglazed tiles.
Some ceramic surfaces have open pores, especially after porcelain tiles are polished or on unglazed tiles. These pores absorb water, oil and dirt, which leave stains that are hard to remove.
The water repellent penetrates these pores and seals them from the inside.
The type of water repellent and how it is applied depend on the porosity of the tile and on the point in the line where it goes on. The result is checked with stain tests, which show whether the surface resists everyday dirt such as coffee, oil and wine.
It should not. The product is chosen precisely to protect without changing the finish.
Usually at the plant itself, after polishing or rectifying and before packing.
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