How to Wax Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tiles offer a warm, rustic feeling in a room yet sometimes lack that polished shine that other tiles have. Waxing ceramic tiles will give you that smooth finish combined with ceramic’s natural charms. The whole procedure is a simple one that you need not repeat more than twice a year.

Make sure the materials you use are designed for ceramic tiles or they can cause damage to the surface of the tiles that can’t be repaired.
Things You Will Need
- Mop
- Wax build-up remover
- Stiff brush
- Ceramic tile wax
- Power buffer
Tip
Wax the floors at night to allow the floors to rest overnight.
Warning
Make sure the wax is thoroughly buffed to avoid creating an unsafe, slippery surface.
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Clean the tiles very thoroughly with a damp mop to remove any dirt that may prevent the wax from adhering to the floor. Allow the tiles to dry completely after cleaning.
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Remove any excess wax buildup from previous waxings. Use a cleaner designed specifically for removing wax from ceramic tiles. Apply the cleaner to the wax build up with a stiff brush and brush vigorously until the wax is gone.
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Let the tiles rest for a week after removing old wax.
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Apply a ceramic tile wax to your tiles in a very thin layer, following the manufacturer's instructions. The wax should be spread as thin as possible.
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Use a power buffer to create an even luster in the wax.
The Drip Cap
- Ceramic tiles offer a warm, rustic feeling in a room yet sometimes lack that polished shine that other tiles have.
- Apply a ceramic tile wax to your tiles in a very thin layer, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Use a power buffer to create an even luster in the wax.
References
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Photo Credits
- ceramic tile floor or wall texture image by Ana de Sousa from Fotolia.com
- ceramic tile floor or wall texture image by Ana de Sousa from Fotolia.com
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