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LouB wrote:
Friend had a neighbor handyman lay ceramic tiles (not shiny) in family
room. He then put silicone on and mineral oil(??) Tiles are now sticky.
What to do??

TIA

Lou

I did a google search on 'clay tile sealing "mineral oil" '. Very
interesting. Mineral oil is apparently commonly used on clay (unglazed)
tile and various types of stone. I got lots of hits, but didn't read in
depth. If the handyman uses mineral oil, then he probably has a good idea
of how to resolve the stickiness. I would guess that putting on a heavy
coat of it, letting it soak in, then wiping vigorously with a heavy rag
might just do the trick. On the google search, there were references to
cleaners to be used on it. Not such a hare-brained trick after all. One
suggestion to try kittie litter is a bit scary - it might get embedded in
the tile and turn it gray. I would not try that without advice of an
expert. I'd try rubbing clean sand onto it before I'd try kittie litter.
Let us know ) If it is Mexican tile (gray or red without glaze) it is
not as hard as most ceramic tile, so it needs care not to chip or crack
it.


The OP might also consider talking with his tile supplier, although I know
that sounds like a nutty idea.