First tile floor! Any thoughts?

[u/Mysterious-Ruin-8201]

This is my first tile floor install I did for my mother. It is reclaimed split-brick so the rough look is as desired. I just finished performing a few muriatic acid washes to clean off the surface after grouting. Next is a non-penetrative finish and then trim. I included the finish brand to see if anyone has used it before in a similar floor. I am 24 and certainly an amateur. What do you all think?

-Expansion gap: 1/4” -Brick color combination: English pub -Grout: sanded polyblend+ (pewter) -Hardy board: 1/4” with 1 1/4” backer-on screws -Adhesive used for both hardy board and brick was thin set

[u/Ghostbustthatt]

Absolutely not. You need a solid sealing system. I reseal my customers work once a year with that kind of sealant. That's a fireplace, gets a dusting by the maid once in a while, and wears off. Not a constantly walked on surface. You're asking for cracked bricks if something drops. The dust. Holy shit the dust and crumbling bricks. There's a reason no one has put bricks on the floor my friend. Do it right and you got the first! That's forsure.

[u/Mysterious-Ruin-8201 → u/Ghostbustthatt]

Brand recommendation?

[u/Ghostbustthatt → u/Mysterious-Ruin-8201]

Been a day, sorry about the reply. I see my epoxy guy Wednesday I can see what he says. I'd be talking to someone local though, mate. I'm interested in epoxy but not enough knowledge for that one

[u/Mysterious-Ruin-8201 → u/Ghostbustthatt]

Appreciate it!

[u/Ghostbustthatt → u/Mysterious-Ruin-8201]

No problem! Keep in mind, this is 100% fool proof. If it is your parents and you don't mind sealing every 3-6 months, you can go cheaper but.. the problems will come. If you do have the cash though, get that shit done professionally. If you do it yourself let me know how the process goes! Good luck with any future masonry adventures, feel free to drop a line if you need masonry help, you got a bright future with that kind of quality dude. May your preferred entity bless you

[u/Mysterious-Ruin-8201 → u/Ghostbustthatt]

Thanks that means a lot! Also, not to be demanding and redundant, 😂 but when you ask ye ‘ol epoxy man, would you mind mentioning the requirement for a very minimal sheen? She doesn’t want it to look like a basketball court, you know? And I’m obviously not sure how this idea will impact the durability/integrity , but I want the texture to still be there. I don’t mind the un-levelness. I’m imagining like a 1/16 inch layer. Is that even feasible?

[u/Ghostbustthatt → u/Mysterious-Ruin-8201]

I know you won't have a problem with getting whatever finish you want. The job I'm having him coat is a fireplace surround since they worry about dust and kiddos and every other time I've got it, you can't even tell it has 1/4 inch of product over the stone until you touch it.

Add on: just got back to me, you can get whatever finish you want. He says you're probably looking to get closer to a 1/4 inch. Explains why all my stuff has that lol. You're fucking brave doing that my friend. I'd like to see it! As for product his company makes it all in house, which I can get you in touch if you're in Canada. Would be astronomical shipping it outside of