We just got this tile installed in our kitchen (the 'Chicago' color):

http://www.manifatturaemiliana.com/uk/route66_fondi.php

How do we seal it and the 'buff' colored grout best to keep it looking
great forever?!

Also, here are the spec's:

http://www.manifatturaemiliana.com/u...r_tecniche.php

We got a good deal on this tile since we know a wholesaler. Are the
specs. pretty good?

Thanks,
Kevin

You seal the grout with the liquid sealer recommended for use with the
grout you used. Do it soon before it gets dirty or stained.

The sealer I used was sort of a milky/watery liquid. I did two coats
with q-tips, wiping off the excess with a rag.

wrote:
You seal the grout with the liquid sealer recommended for use with the
grout you used. Do it soon before it gets dirty or stained.

The sealer I used was sort of a milky/watery liquid. I did two coats
with q-tips, wiping off the excess with a rag.

So nothing goes on the tile itself? Just the grout gets sealed?

Thanks,
Kevin

writes:

So nothing goes on the tile itself? Just the grout gets sealed?

Your tile is porcelain. It is itself impermeable and needs no sealing.

The grout is a porous cement-sand mix. So-called "sealers" are really just
silicone compounds you soak into the grout to make the grout somewhat water
repellent. This lessens the potential for, but does not prevent, staining.
Being on the floor and rough, they will pick up discolorations no matter
what you do.