Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

"MRS. CLEAN" wrote in message
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Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.


Try fabric softener first.

On Nov 8, 3:13 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"MRS. CLEAN" wrote in message

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Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

Try fabric softener first.

Very good!

"MRS. CLEAN" wrote in message
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Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.


You can. But it will not last and will look really bad as it fails. You could
try wet sanding it with 2000 grit sandpaper from the auto-paint store.

Bob

Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

You can. But it will not last and will look really bad as it fails.
try wet sanding it with 2000 grit sandpaper from the auto-paint store.

Thanks, I will try that.

"MRS. CLEAN" wrote in message
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Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

I know htat there is an epoxy sealant you can use on indoor and outdoor
concrete surfaces, and it leaves a pretty glossy surface. I expect it would
work on tile as well?

On 8 Nov 2007 11:30:22 -0800, "MRS. CLEAN"
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Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

They used to sell (and probably still do) some sort of clear stuff
that you'd put on wood and it formed a thick (like 1/4") clear plastic
finish. They use this a lot in bars on the bar surface. That would
probably suit you well, if it dont interact and harm the tile. (do a
test small spot first). I have no idea what this stuff is called. I
have even seen it used on tables covered with small stone to make them
look like a riverbed. Kind of neat stuff whatever its called.

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On 8 Nov 2007 11:30:22 -0800, "MRS. CLEAN"
wrote:

Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

They used to sell (and probably still do) some sort of clear stuff
that you'd put on wood and it formed a thick (like 1/4") clear plastic
finish. They use this a lot in bars on the bar surface. That would
probably suit you well, if it dont interact and harm the tile. (do a
test small spot first). I have no idea what this stuff is called. I
have even seen it used on tables covered with small stone to make them
look like a riverbed. Kind of neat stuff whatever its called.

I don't think it would hold up well in the sun.

Bob

On Nov 8, 8:13 pm, "G Wood" wrote:
"MRS. CLEAN" wrote in message

ups.com... Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

I know htat there is an epoxy sealant you can use on indoor and outdoor
concrete surfaces, and it leaves a pretty glossy surface. I expect it would
work on tile as well?

Yes, I googled it and got referrals.

Forget sanding, I am painting with the tile sealant. Sold at the box
stores everywhere.

Mrs. Clean

"MRS. CLEAN" wrote in message
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On Nov 8, 8:13 pm, "G Wood" wrote:
"MRS. CLEAN" wrote in message

ups.com... Can I varnish a
dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

I know htat there is an epoxy sealant you can use on indoor and outdoor
concrete surfaces, and it leaves a pretty glossy surface. I expect it would
work on tile as well?

Yes, I googled it and got referrals.

Forget sanding, I am painting with the tile sealant. Sold at the box
stores everywhere.

Whatever you use, verify with the manufacturer that it will hold up in the
weather.

Bob

On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:02:52 -0800, "Bob F"
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On 8 Nov 2007 11:30:22 -0800, "MRS. CLEAN"
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Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

They used to sell (and probably still do) some sort of clear stuff
that you'd put on wood and it formed a thick (like 1/4") clear plastic
finish. They use this a lot in bars on the bar surface. That would
probably suit you well, if it dont interact and harm the tile. (do a
test small spot first). I have no idea what this stuff is called. I
have even seen it used on tables covered with small stone to make them
look like a riverbed. Kind of neat stuff whatever its called.

I don't think it would hold up well in the sun.

Bob


I will have to disagree, based on the bar surfaces, and tables it was
used on, which had the sun beating on them (ones near windows), as
well as all the abuse that bars get. If you have spant anytime in a
bar, you know how people slam their glasses and bottles and all. Back
when I was into bars, I went to one that had it for years. I never
saw any damage to it. I have seen it used in restaurants too. It
seemed to be real popular in the 70's, but I still see it from time to
time.

I still have no clue what its called though. I thought maybe someone
on here would know.

I find it interesting that tile holds up outdoors. (This is outdoors,
right?). Most tile adhesives will fail from water and heat/cold.

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On Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:02:52 -0800, "Bob F"
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On 8 Nov 2007 11:30:22 -0800, "MRS. CLEAN"
wrote:

Can I varnish a dull tile to bring up shine?

It's a patio table dulled by weather.

They used to sell (and probably still do) some sort of clear stuff
that you'd put on wood and it formed a thick (like 1/4") clear plastic
finish. They use this a lot in bars on the bar surface. That would
probably suit you well, if it dont interact and harm the tile. (do a
test small spot first). I have no idea what this stuff is called. I
have even seen it used on tables covered with small stone to make them
look like a riverbed. Kind of neat stuff whatever its called.

I don't think it would hold up well in the sun.

Bob


I will have to disagree, based on the bar surfaces, and tables it was
used on, which had the sun beating on them (ones near windows), as
well as all the abuse that bars get. If you have spant anytime in a
bar, you know how people slam their glasses and bottles and all. Back
when I was into bars, I went to one that had it for years. I never
saw any damage to it. I have seen it used in restaurants too. It
seemed to be real popular in the 70's, but I still see it from time to
time.

Sun through a window is different than full sun and weather. Again - I'd ask the
manufacturer.


I still have no clue what its called though. I thought maybe someone
on here would know.

I find it interesting that tile holds up outdoors. (This is outdoors,
right?). Most tile adhesives will fail from water and heat/cold.


I believe porcelin tile will work outdoors due to its low water absorbtion.

Isn't there outdoor tile in Italy and other places that is centyries old?

Bob