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    Tiling Onto A 2 Part Epoxy Resin Floor Paint

    Quick question. I have to submit a price for 600m2 of 600x600 porcelain tiles. Just found out that the substrate is concrete over painted with a 2 part epoxy resin floor paint. I have no other info right now so let's assume it's been well done it's adhered correctly and it's a smooth finsih. BAL...
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    How To Remove Gloss Paint???

    Hi All As above how do you remove 8m2 of gloss paint from a plastered bathroom wall(easily) I can't steam it off(Even if I could pierce the gloss I would end up steaming off the finish plaster first) I can't heat gun it off(see above) I can't apply cheapo adhesive and dissolve it(wouldn't...
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    Sealing limestone tiles

    I have some 100mm sq limestone tiles that are being fixed in my bathroom and need to seal them prior to them being fitted. I have some boiled linseed oil left over from an old job a good few years back which involved sealing some terracotta tiles. Is this oil ok for limestone, I tried a sample...
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    Sealing shower enclosure

    Sorry if this is the incorrect forum for this question. I've searched everywhere and can't find an answer for this. I'm refurbing our en-suite including re-tiling all walls and floor. Most of the tiling is done and I'm about to turn my attention to fitting the shower tray and enclosure. The...
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    Cleaning/sealing Un-glazed Porcelain

    Hi guys I am after a bit of advice. I have spent some time reading through posts but it all gets quite confusing for a newbie. There seems like lots of different products so would love to get peoples opinions if possible. My bathroom was tiled about 3-4 years ago as a wet room with these on...
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    Tanking Paint Or Tanking Membrane?

    Simple really just wondering what people's preferences are and why? Mine is the mapei tanking kit, used it for years without any issues.. I'm interested to know what other people prefer :)
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    Travertine Sealing

    I have some nice travertine to fix soon. I was wondering what sealers everyone is using at the moment. I was thinking a nice satin sealer or a matt as the client wishes however I would like your opinions on brands and the actual look of the satin sealer once applied. Thanks peeps
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    Limestone sealing

    Is it feasible to grout crema g Limestone prior to sealing? Not something I would normally do but..... Tonight I have just finished tiling a small downstairs shower room walls and floor with 600x400 tiles and will go back tomorrow to get everything cleaned down. Now normally I would wait a few...
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    Sealing York stone flags and block paving

    Has anyone got any experience with the above? I jet wash my patio and drive every year but they both go green again in no time. Looking for a suitable sealer for both if any one has any recommendations?
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    Copper Quartzite Sealing

    Does it need sealing, the customer got them from Topps and said they need sealing and supplied Slate sealer, did'nt think Quartzite was a slate as they are from India. Any help on this one.
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    Travertine sealing

    Hello anyone got any tips on sealing silver travertine prior to grouting? It has been laid for 1 week dried out and been cleaned with Ltp Grimex. I have 2 bottles of Ltp MPG And 2 of Ltp Mattstone Any help would be appreciated Mike
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    limestone resealing

    been asked to reseal limestone floor about 100 m2. not seen the job yet but guy says it has been tiled about 4 years ago, surface is waxy looking, not a clue what stuff has been used but was supplied by Porcelanosa. what way to do this? strip sealer back to stone than reseal or just go over the...
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    Re-sealing stone with different product.

    Done this slate herringbone floor about a year ago and the client would like it re-sealed. Was originally done in Lithofin stainstop but now the client is asking for a more permanently polished look such as slate seal or impregnator. What is the best method of removal and re-application...
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    Sealing slate tiles

    My tiles have been laid with flexible adhesive and I am currently trying to clean them prior to applying the sealer/enhancer. However, despite several wipes with water they still look dusty when dry and have some wipe marks (from my builder's mucky cloth I suspect). However, I can't see these...
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    sealing travertine mosiac floor in wet room

    I am tiling a wet room that will have pitted and porous 50mm x50mm mosiac travertine to the floor.The tile supplier has advised the client to seal these tiles.I have never done this before.sealing that is in a wet area I believe a penetrating only sealer should be used,The grout would obviously...
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    Cleaning flagstones and sealing??

    Hopefully someone here can help me. in 10yrs of cleaning and restoring slate/ terracotta/ sandstone/ marble/ granite ect have just been to look at first flagstone floor and boy is it a mess. whilst it have never been worried about taking on a task of restoring a stone floor and failing this one...
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    advice: tiling over Cure IT 'fibreglass paint' surface

    Hi. I came across this forum while doing some research into my issue. I know very little about tiling myself so I trying to read up on options. I share outdoor steps with my next door neighbour. The steps currently have some kind of concrete based surface and cover the basement hallways/store...
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    Polished marble sealing

    Im just about to do my bathroom in polished marble and its the first time ive worked with stone. Been doing research on marble amd alit of people are saying seal before and after and some saying just after. What would you guys recommend
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    Does epoxy grout need sealing?

    Hi, the kitchen splash back has just been tiled with white tiles. Kerapoxy design grout was used (white colour). It looks good and wasn't too hard to put on - i think i was worrying too much needlessly! Does epoxy grout need sealing / benefit from sealing? we have a heavily used kitchen and...
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    Do I need sealing matt porceliane tiles?

    Hello, My shower room was tiled. I bought the tiles Regal Grey Matt from topp tiles for the floor and it says that "These tiles require sealing." My tiler told me that the shop says it so they can sell me the sealant. I would appreciate your comments, please. do I need to seal the tiles or...

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