Seal the grout ONLY...not the ceramic tile itself...ceramic tile has a fired finish & does not need sealing...it is supposed to be cleaned periodically with a low ph cleaner. Sealing ceramic leads to major problems down the road...regards, CWal
Porcelain is more water resistant than ceramic. Ceramic only has a surface finish that can over time deteriorate and let water through, porcelain is much less porous throughout the whole thickness of the tile and is generally used more in "wet" areas such as a shower stall.
You may have to wait until the insurance claim has been paid.
Look to what level the water rose (first floor only?). May only need to fix up one level. May need an internal cleaning much like a fire, because of the chemicals/pollutants that has gotten in the house.
May want to strip the drywall to make it easier for rehabbers to get going.
The reason I say be careful of the mold is because I ended up with a 100 degree temp and in bed for 2 days because of it when tearing the sheetrock out of the house I did. It may not be an issue in all houses, just wanted to forewarn you.
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Thanks anyone else want to add to this.
I use hard money all the time. 1 pt at closing, $500 application fee, 16% simple interest. No survey, no inspection. Finances full purchase price.
I rehab several houses at the same time. No idea how I would do it without hard money.
Brenda
THis will show my ignorance (trust me, I have plenty) but what do you mean by seal the tile and with what?
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Seal the grout ONLY...not the ceramic tile itself...ceramic tile has a fired finish & does not need sealing...it is supposed to be cleaned periodically with a low ph cleaner. Sealing ceramic leads to major problems down the road...regards, CWal
So, seal the grout only even if it is porcelain, not ceramic right?
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yes just the GROUT
Thanks everyone for the info
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Porcelain is more water resistant than ceramic. Ceramic only has a surface finish that can over time deteriorate and let water through, porcelain is much less porous throughout the whole thickness of the tile and is generally used more in "wet" areas such as a shower stall.
1$ tile will last for decades, find something that is inexpensive yet looks decent..
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You may have to wait until the insurance claim has been paid.
Look to what level the water rose (first floor only?). May only need to fix up one level. May need an internal cleaning much like a fire, because of the chemicals/pollutants that has gotten in the house.
May want to strip the drywall to make it easier for rehabbers to get going.
The reason I say be careful of the mold is because I ended up with a 100 degree temp and in bed for 2 days because of it when tearing the sheetrock out of the house I did. It may not be an issue in all houses, just wanted to forewarn you.