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    How do I seal and polish quarry tiles

    OK, so we lifted some cheap laminate flooring in a small vestibule exposing some filthy quarry tiles. I've set to cleaning them up - a very very slow process with lots of scrubbing and every chemical stripper/cleaner I can lay my hands on! No, seriously, all paint sploshes and old tile sealant...
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    Quarry tiles

    Hello tiling community, I was wondering if anyone could tell me a solution to cleaning red quarry tiles. They have all sorts on them. Plaster, a bit of paint, cement between the joints. Any solutions? Thanks in advance, sean.
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    Quarry tiles

    Hi, I am looking to buy some good quality quarry tiles and ones that are least likely to stain as I would like to get away without sealing them. I am laying them in a conservatory and the colours I want are equivalent to Ruabon colours - Ruabon Red and Hafod Black. Could anyone suggest a...
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    Tiling on to Quarry Tiles - good idea?

    Hi All, I would like to tile (DIYer with med experience) directly onto quarry tiles to maintain an existing floor level - but am having big doubts about adhesion!! Can anyone share any tips / past experiences? Are there any primers and addy that anyone would recommend? Cheers in advance Smithy
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    Grouting quarry tiles

    Hi guys...is there a good tip out there for grouting quarry tiles on an outside step to avoid staining the tile. Thought about sealing them first as they have quite a rough surface finish. Thanks :smilewinkgrin:
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    Anybody know where I can get some odd shaped Quarry tiles (i think)see pic

    I am restoring the terracotta floor in the kitchen,and these are in the hall They are about 6.5 by 7 inches and look like quarry tiles . and the client wants them replaced . Any ideas where i could get replacements mant thanks Tim
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    Edwardian Quarry Tiles Required

    Hi I've been asked to look at a job to replace some broken tiles on an edwardian hallway Floor. The customer has some spares but will not be enough. The tiles are quarry/terracota red tiles size 6inches by 2 inches. Does anyone know of any reclaimation firms or other companies who may be able...
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    Quarry tile outside steps pics

    Has anyone pics of quarry tile door steps with sides in sufficient detail to see how they are set out and the differnet profiles required?:mad2:
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    First quarry tile job

    Hi All, My first quarry tile job has come in and would like some advice. Its a small front porch (1.86m2), already has quarry tiles but painted over. In the main footfall area, the paint has worn away back to the tiles. Now, the customer wants the area tiled over with quarry tiles again. The...
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    hey all can anyone help with cleaning quarry tiles.

    hi everyone came across some wickes quarry tiles that have been grouted but not sealed whats the best product for cleaning them up (grouty residue) then sealing them appreciate the help cheers
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    Quarry tiles

    got an outside porch to do with jewsons/ctd tiles. read on here that modern quarrys are factory finished and don't always need sealing. Can anyone expand on that Thanks
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    terracotta or quarry tiles?

    hello, i am looking for some expert help. i want to deep clean and reseal my kitchen floor. first how do i tell if it is terracotta or quarry tiles. each tiles is 11 inches sq. they have a very uneven surface and do not appear to be glazed. one broke recently and it had a clay like appearance...
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    tilling ontop of quarry tiles

    I would like to know if it is possible to lay on top of a quarry tiled floor, there is concreate undeneath. The floor needs leveling, will a latex based self leveler be sufficient. Any advice will be really helpful.
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    quarry tile sealant

    I am looking to seal quarry tiles and grout that i laid last week for my outside porch, can anyone recommend a good sealant please:smilewinkgrin:
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    help with laying quarry tiles outside

    I am planning to lay quarry tiles on a path I have conceted the base and have left around 1 inch from finish level. If anyone can answer the following i would be eternally grateul 1 I am planning to lay the quarry tiles on a sand and cement mix is this the corect way to go 2 Also should...
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    quarry tile cleaning help please

    Hi folks I have just bought some reclaimed Red and Black with a few brindle colour quarry tiles from ebay good condition,but i would like to clean them. Some seem to be glazed and pretty clean others seem a little dirty and not glazed or if are glazed i think its wore off(if thats possible).I...
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    Pilkingtons Flame quarry.....

    ......anyone know of a good suppier of the above. Customer has told me he can get for around £18 a metre. He asked me If I could maybe supply and fit 60 metres of the things :yikes:
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    quarry tile query

    Whats the best cement or adhesive? Im relaying loose quarry tiles onto outside steps. they are currently cemented and the ice has broke them up over the winter. should I have to relay a cement sceed, before laying back down the tiles? if i use cement should I use the cement as a grout?
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    What kind of adhesive for quarry tiles

    DIY'er wants to use some 50 or so left-over quarry-tiles to tile inside an external cupboard/shed, which has a concrete floor. I've read you're supposed to use mortar with quarry-tiles? But that sounds a bit difficult, and I was just wondering if it's possible to use normal tile adhesive and...
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    Original Victorian quarry tiles in Ayrshire

    Can anybody help restore original tiles I discovered when I uplifted a carpet in my downstairs hall? A number of local tilers have visited & shook their heads. There's not much damage, thankfully - about 5 tiles need replacing & there are some chips where previous occupants nailed down their...

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