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    cleaning tile cement of split face stone

    We have just had fitted a full wall in Nepal gold slit face stone, the tiler has got a lot of tile cement on the face of these, I don't want to clean with brick cleaner because of the gold flake on the face, I tried water and a sponge but the tiles return back to white haze. I was told it can...
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    Cleaning flamed granite and sealing, flamed granite(if required)

    Good day everyone! I had a granite company do a supply and install of flamed granite in a public walkway, inside. The grout was smeared across the flamed grout, and was difficult to remove, but most of it i was able to remove with just simple soap and water(mostly water) and those steel scrub...
  3. R

    Cleaning tiles with ease

    Generaly What is the best cleaning product to remove the grout film from tiles. Thanks.
  4. C

    Cleaning and sealing a marble sink prior to installation

    We have a marble sink purchased from mandarin stone. Does anyone know the best cleaning products to use prior to sealing and installation? Any ideas on sealants would also be welcome. Thanks for taking the time!
  5. D

    Cleaning original 1920's tiles

    We are updating the downstairs loo and when I lifted the floor covering I uncovered the original black/white tiles were intact and in seemingl quite good condition structurally. But some are stained and cleaning with the Lithofin we have for the kitchen has made little difference. Any...
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    Which are best cleaning machines?

    Hi everyone, I m new in this forum.
    • Harrydoughlas
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    • best cleaning forum newbie which
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    My 1st Job Cleaning Bright finish trim

    Might be the wrong section........but here goes. Fitted Genesis bright finish trim to the outside of a window recess. After taking off the protective film I find I have still left behind streaks and patches of tile cement (Mapei shower and bathroom). Looking at the finish any abrasive will...
    • john56897452
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    • cleaning trim
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    steam cleaning stone tiles! same as sx 15??

    I know steam cleaning on stone tiles in a no no, Ive been tiling 13 years seen lots of customers using steam cleaners on floors my wife even used one on our stone floor with no damaging effects over the last 10 years, Ive been looking at sx 15 to clean travertine and get dirt out the holes in it...
  9. D

    Steam cleaning Limestone

    hi I have a customer who is intent on cleaning her limestone floor with a steam cleaner even though I have said she should not! Now, after 6 months of steam cleaning every few days , some of the tiles have a white rough surface to them. I suspect it is the steam cleaner. Does anyone else...
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    Advice on cleaning black bathroom tiles that have white residue

    Hi Guys -- sorry, newbie questions -- lots of them, feel free to invite others... Take a look at the attached photos. What on earth is causing this white residue on my bathroom floor tiles? How do I clean it i.e. what methods, tools, cleaners should I consider (can I use a steam...
    • tom8080
    • Thread
    • advice bathroom bathroom tiles black cleaning have residue that tile tiles white
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Best Bathroom Tiles
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    Tired water damaged grout

    Just been on a grout clean-up job and failed horribly. Bathroom is about 9 years old so wasn't expecting too much, they are slate effect porcelain on an Impey deck, not sure what the grout is. I'm under the impression this is beyond clean-up, just wanted to check what you guys thought. I used...
  12. Dan

    Cleaning and sealing Victorian floor tiles - my own floor

    Hello ladies. Awesome forum you have here I have to say :D :D :D Glad I found it. I have the following tiles in my kitchen. They are looking very tired and the odd one is cracked. I'm not too bothered about the cracks they are all still in position nothing missing. I'm looking to clean...
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • canada cleaning coverage edwardian edwardian floor floor floor tiles floor tiling geometric liquid paint seal sealing tile tiles victorian victorian floor victorian floor tiling
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  13. F

    Cleaning up ceramics

    Can anyone advice the best thing to clean up some white ceramics, in a shower, it's a re grout and general clean up, there a bit grimey. A lithofin product?
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    Cleaning old grout off reclaimed quarry tiles

    Hello, Long story short however I'm looking to replace the original entrance floor in my house that previous owners have wreaked. I've found locally a supply of quarry tiles which match the existing. The top surfaces are clean however the edges have the remains of old grout on them. I...
    • Ian C
    • Thread
    • cleaning grout off old quarry tile tile grout tiles
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    The final clean

    Just wondered what method you use to for the final clean to get your tiles looking inaculate? I've gone through numerous methods over the years, I used to buff up with a cloth, I often give a few wipes with a microfibre. I fitter I do a few jobs for likes to give it a once over with glass...
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    Waxy film on tiles

    On a job with some porcelain tiles and they're all covered in a thin wax that needs buffing off to give it polished look. lots of elbow grease required anyone know if white spirit would take it off easier? or any other solution for that matter
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    pre seal cleaning

    Was working away this morning giving the present job, 200m2 of modular chiseled edge unfilled travertine floor, a clean, pre seal, after being grouted yesterday morning ( 80m2 ) when CTD turned up with another 2 pallets. The delivery driver was amazing at what I was doing, saying he has never...
  18. S

    Ramondi pedalo pole

    Good morning, Does anyone know where I can but a new pole for the pedalo? Cheers Paul
    • shogun rua
    • Thread
    • cleaning grout
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
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    Electric grout cleaning

    Just wondering has anyone used the electric floor gout cleaner on large commercial floors. Do they leave a good enough finish or still better using washboy. Trying to get extra milage out of the knees so anything that helps.
    • chas
    • Thread
    • cleaning electric grout tile grout
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Tiling Tools
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    Protective Film On Porcelain

    Laying some 600x600 brilliant white porcelain and these have come with a protective film over every tile (like cling film). Removed a couple and it's left what feels like a oily residue, as a first for having this I am wondering if these need to be cleaned with anything specific prior to...
    • Stocks Tiles
    • Thread
    • canada cleaning porceain porcelain porcelain tile porcelain tiles protective
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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