B&Q Sicily Tiles - Cleaning

[ishy]

I'd like to go back on what i said regarding the sicily light beige tiles they are not that bad, if you know how to do a bit of cleaning.
The tiles do acctually look good if they are laid propaly and like any floor, carpet, floor covering, wood flooring,it needs looking after.
If you have a dirty dog either get some smooth polished tiles that you can mop after, hose the dog down before you bring it in or kick the dog outside were dogs should be anyway to eat thier own vomit and excriment and lick themselves, but watch out that the dog does'nt bark to much anouying the neighbours

 

[jay]

you got a problem with dogs ishy///
:lol::lol::lol:

 

[doug boardley]

Try some LTP Grimex, you can dilute it to the required strength. Here's a link

LTP Online | Cleaning Products

 

[ishy]

you got a problem with dogs ishy///
:lol::lol::lol:

I only got problem wene they smell my front piece in public and wene carrier bags with thier wast is thrown outside my house, i know you can't blame the crap in a sack on them, it's the owners, you get away from the stuff on the pavement and then you have to deal with another

 

[jay]

I only got problem wene they smell my front piece in public and wene carrier bags with thier wast is thrown outside my house, i know you can't blame the crap in a sack on them, it's the owners, you get away from the stuff on the pavement and then you have to deal with another

woof:lol:

 

[ishy]

I'd like to thank ishy for the solution to cleaning the sicily tiles. Thankyou Ishy for finding the solution to cleaning the sicily tiles.
Stay tuned to finding more solutions to lifes problems.
Lifes a stage and we all must play our part, and remember just because this is a tile site, whilst on it you may get a dark cloud comming over you because of another problem so instead of diverting away from this page to another, just try asking on this site and you most probably will get a good result

 

[jay]

I'd like to thank ishy for the solution to cleaning the sicily tiles. Thankyou Ishy for finding the solution to cleaning the sicily tiles.
Stay tuned to finding more solutions to lifes problems.
Lifes a stage and we all must play our part, and remember just because this is a tile site, whilst on it you may get a dark cloud comming over you because of another problem so instead of diverting away from this page to another, just try asking on this site and you most probably will get a good result

ishy i think your a few sheep short in the top paddock there

 

[linniebird]

Thanks to all who've contributed on this thread. I had considered these exact same tiles myself for the wetroom I'm planning to have installed. They seemed to fit the bill as they have a non-slip surface area, but I did wonder how they might retain dirt and stains and whether they'd clean up ok. Considering I'll be needing tiles for an area of 38 sq m, I'd say you guys have stopped me from making an expensive mistake. BIG THANK YOU !!!! I'll be getting my tiles from a reputable supplier ...

 

[DanFuzz]

Thanks to all who've contributed on this thread. I had considered these exact same tiles myself for the wetroom I'm planning to have installed. They seemed to fit the bill as they have a non-slip surface area, but I did wonder how they might retain dirt and stains and whether they'd clean up ok. Considering I'll be needing tiles for an area of 38 sq m, I'd say you guys have stopped me from making an expensive mistake. BIG THANK YOU !!!! I'll be getting my tiles from a reputable supplier ...

Try and get something with an R11 anti slip rating. You will be able to find ranges that have both the normal type of surface, and with the matching Anti Slip from a good retailer. Most ranges from abroad are offered with both surface types, and even if your outlet doesn't stock the R11, they might well be able to source it to order? I'd say for 38m it would be worth them making some enquiries for you!

Re cleaning of tiles, I used to have a bucket that had two water sections, one for soapy water and the other for just water, which you use to rinse the dirt off the mop, before plonking it in the soapy water so that you don't go on to smear your dirty water back all over the floor! Also, I used to dry the floor with an old towel wrapped round the mop head so it could be walked on instantly. My shop floor was always sparkling by using this method! I used to sell stacks of HG floor cleaner, per application it's much cheaper than your 'flash' or regular branded cleaners. Dearer to buy, but you use far less per bucket and as it's designed to clean tiles (not everything!) it works so much better.....

I've just noticed your from Brighton - please drop me a line if you need any help with anything! I used to supply most of the shops round here so I know them well, and seeing as I'm moving into fitting myself now, I'd love to take a look at what you're planning, if only to practice my measuring up skills! I won't be harassing you to try and get a job, in any case, I'm nowhere near ready for a wet room yet! It's all good practice though, and I should be able to help you out somewhere along the line....

Dan

 

[serena]

Hi
Did you work out how to clean B and Q Sicily tiles. We've just tiled our kitchen with them (unfortunately) and they are extremely difficult to clean. Did you Seal them.
Thanks

 

[serena]

I have just had Sicily tiles laid in converted garage room, en-suite, utility and kitchen (beige). They are great in en-suite but dreadful on kitchen floorAAAAAArgh. Said they were Low maintenance in B and Q. Have just written to them, very upset!

 

[gree]

Uh thats a major problem

 

[Unregistered]

I was considering getting these for our bathroom, walls and floor.
They look great but if there an pain to clean looks like I'll have to search again

 

[Unregistered]

we install kitchens and bathrooms for wickes and have just done a bathroom with these tiles, supplied by the customer , they are probably the worst tile we have ever used , even staining when using a wet cutter . They are porous so any grouts etc that are used are absorbed by the tile , apparently they should be sealed but nowhere does it say this consequently customer didn't pay as unhappy with the job , so thanks to b&q for selling seconds!

 

[Unregistered]

I used these tiles in my bathroom, floor and walls. They are as mentioned poor so thank goodness they werent my choice (; such a pain to grout, requiring so many washes over to remove grout staining as mentioned. I ended up using an acid to clean they back. If there is a suitable sealer they will be fine I guess, if not then avoid!