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[charlie1]

Hi all,

ive tiled a bathroom with slate effect porcelain that did not need sealind as it was not polished, however after grouting there is a cloudy dusty film remaining on the tiles. I have tried dry brushing it off and it worked a bit but wasn't great. Ive tried cleaning with acid cleaner (grout residue remover) but when that fried it left another cloudy dusty residue. I cant seem to get the tiles back to there origonal apperance 🙁

i was wondering it i could use a sealer to bring it back to a slate black colour or would this make things worse.

please help.

 

[DHTiling]

which residue remover did you use...and what type of grout....dave....

 

[penno]

Sure someone on here could offer some great advice on this but don't quote me but i would't put a sealant on now as you will just be sealing all that crap in.

 

[IvegotsTILE]

I need help on this aswell,did a kitchen floor in porcelain and the dusty film keeps coming back,thought the Fila residue extra strong remover would get rid of it but it comes back everytime.The customer wants me to go and seal it tomorrow but I'm worried it'll just seal the crap in,this floor has cost them a grand in labour and materials so I want to get it right for them.
How can I make the film go away and bring back the natural colour of the tiles,need to know asap cause I'm going back first thing tomorrow

 

[enduro]

Try cementaway by lithofin, but read the instructions.

 

[DHTiling]

Dont seal them until you get that residue off.....try lithofin cement away.....and give it a good scrub with a stiff brush..may need to be done more than once to get it clean.....dave...

 

[CJ]

Clean..........clean.............and clean some more.........with plenty water changes

 

[IvegotsTILE]

No one in my area sells lithofin in my area,used fila residue remover and scrubbed HARD with my cleaning brush but the film comes back in 20 mins,I've tried it 4 times now,never had this problem before.

HELP!

 

[grumpygrouter]

What is it that causes this problem then guys? Seems to be a re-occuring theme. i have only used procelain once -on walls - and didn't have this problem.

Grumpy

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Any ideas Gaz?