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    Limestone floor haze

    hi Chris , it does look extreme , but for the sake of a two tile test to strip back at least we covered all avenues that could be possible , prior to the re polish. the wax off if fine for limestone or any natural stone , if you have something similar, you could test that , it may make no...
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    Why Water Repellent for Stone Turns Yellow?

    Hi - impregnators or sealers can yellow or discolour for a few reasons , some will change the colour of stone or tiles without issue , they simply should be tested prior to completing a complete area. Incorrect products being used in the wrong situation . i.e.. Some internal sealers used...
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    Limestone floor haze

    hi chris , maybe you spoke to my college on the tech line , if you had a light over application of the stain stop ( hopefully in this case) this may whiten with an acidic wash , you could test wax off ( stripper) on 1-2 tiles and see if this removes this haze , if this is acidic damage , you may...
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    The Fila MP90 sealer made a mess, how to remove?

    Hi -if this is the solvent MP90 ,test one tile if you have some of the sealer left apply the sealer generously to one tile in a discreet area , keep wet with the sealer for 6-8 minutes and scrub with a white emulsifying pad (ideally)or brush every 30 seconds/minute of the 8 min straight after...
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    Limestone tiles colour change

    New pad, can’t work this New forum can’t work this either May take a bit of time 1567713550 Sealers , impregnators ,state breathable \ to a degree!!!!!
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    Limestone tiles colour change

    you could strip one tile in a discreet area, trapped moisture can lead to water marking which can be irreversible . If the one tile lightens over a few days or you place heat over it to see if it lightens. strip the rest and re seal once the floor regains the colour. Sealers can highlight...
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    My 1st Job Minton tiles restoration advice

    I would first test a specific alkaline tile cleaner , we have Wexa or LTP do grimex or similar Dilute , work over 3-4 tiles only with a white pad and brush 10-12 mins scrubbing every 1-2 mins rinse and repeat or strengthen dilution and re-test, If you think there is old sealers applied, or a...
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    Show Us YOUR Work Thread - Tilers Pictures

    Stunning work Sharon .
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    Encaustic tile sealing and hairline cracking

    Did your fitter use a rubber mallet to bed these in , I've had conversations with some suppliers about this and there claiming this can cause small fractures and cracks within the individual tiles . Temporary sealers ( these can still stain , if they break down to early)or emulsion sealers (...
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    Polished Limestone....not polished!

    It should be Possible to wet polish the individual tiles to bring up a suitable finish, will it Match the rest of the factory polished finish tiles?. I used to polish the individual tiles up to a point, then pad polish ( twister, monkey or kgs) or powder polish the whole floor to give a uniform...
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN TJ

    Late as always, hope you had a great day John .
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    Black Limestone - Cement stain removal

    As above, alkaline cleaners will generally deal with greases and dirt, you will only need to test one product. Then deal with the remaining cementisiouse contamination . I like the sound of the first cleaner to test -as it states, acid substitute and will deal possibly with the residues you have.
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    Lithofin & Dural demo morning at Tile Superstores Ringwood 4th July

    Gutted, no mate - Chris is going down from us, I'm in London .should be a good morning, the last one was very good. Good bacon rolls too!!
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    Black Limestone – Sealing before jointing

    Whichever you choose Pete , test on an un laid stone first . Any impregnating sealer will require the excess removed fully, generally I buff mine dry as I work through in controlled sections, no wet look finishes and let dry. Follow the manufactures guidelines as they may state a different...
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    Black Limestone - Cement stain removal

    The cleaner states to " non acidically "break grout films. grouts contain polymer binders which can be broken by using an alkaline cleaner although still very difficult on textured stone. This is cement! The cleaner can be tested, it will hopefully remove some contamination but I think generally...
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    Stains on tiles since they were laid a year ago!!

    As above , test a specific cement/ grout remover for porcelain tiles on one tile first, white pad from a tile shop.
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    Stains on tiles since they were laid a year ago!!

    Did this make any difference, if not you may need to test an acidic based cement residue remover specific to porcelain tiles as impish.
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    Stains on tiles since they were laid a year ago!!

    I wondered how you used it, this will be an alkaline product and a good one. did you use a white pad, scrub every min of the suggested time or apply and wipe off after the suggested time.
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    Stains on tiles since they were laid a year ago!!

    Do you still have the power stripper LTP.
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    Stains on tiles since they were laid a year ago!!

    An alkaline cleaner would be the first to test and safest as above, as they may be a smear of polymer/ cementisiouse residue remaining from the grout install. With the upmost respect to impish , I would test Lithofin intensive cleaner. Specific porcelain cleaner from that range Others available...

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